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Lynbrook.
About
Life in Lynbrook
Lynbrook is a compact, densely populated village on Long Island's South Shore where you're buying access to stable suburban living and a reasonable commute to Manhattan—not a quiet retreat. With a median home value around $611,900 and median rent at $2,230 a month, you're paying solidly middle-to-upper-middle-class suburban prices, though the median household income of $136,696 suggests most residents here can actually afford it; the unemployment rate sits at a low 3.2%, and about 44% of residents hold college degrees, so you're looking at a educated, employed community. The job market itself is fairly tight—this isn't a job center, so most people either work locally in small business or make the 36-minute average commute into Manhattan via the Long Island Rail Road, which has two stations serving the village and connects directly to the city; that commute is manageable but adds up over time, and you'll absolutely need a car for daily life despite the rail option.
Lynbrook at a Glance
Population, income, housing and more
Median Age
42.3 yrs
Poverty Rate
7.5%
Foreign-Born
18.6%
Broadband Internet
93.9%
of households
Population Growth
+1.7%
recent change · Census Bureau
Median household income
Demographics18.6% foreign-born, most often from Pakistan
Who lives in Lynbrook: race and ethnicity, ages, households, languages and countries of origin
In Lynbrook, the largest foreign-born group is from Pakistan (14.6%), and 13.3% of residents speak Spanish at home.
Under 18
20.7%
of residents
65 and Older
19.2%
of residents
Households with Kids
34.6%
anyone under 18
Living Alone
21.8%
of households
Married Couples
58.5%
of households
Avg Household Size
2.87
people
Race & Ethnicity
Hispanic or Latino of any race; other groups are non-Hispanic
Top countries of origin (foreign-born)
Languages Spoken at Home
Cost of Livingrent 38% above NY average
Rent, home values, and income in Lynbrook
In Lynbrook, rent runs 38% above the NY average, and home values are 44% above the NY average.
Median rent (per month)
Median home value
Rent Burdened
46.3%
spending 30%+ of income on rent
Severely Rent Burdened
34.1%
spending 50%+
Cost of Living Index
112.6
metro area (BEA) · US avg = 100
Homeowners
75.6%
of occupied homes are owned
Typical Home Built
1945
median year built
Vacant Homes
6.6%
of housing units
Home Value Trend
Latest: $759,248 (September 2026)
Jobs & Economyunemployment 1 pts below NY average
Unemployment in Lynbrook and typical pay across the metro area
Unemployment in Nassau County, which includes Lynbrook, is 1 percentage points lower than the NY average.
Unemployment rate
Lynbrook: Nassau County rate (county-wide) · BLS annual average
Unemployment Rate — 10 Year Trend
Nassau County (county-wide) · Annual averages
Lynbrook is about 1% of Nassau County’s population, so county-wide figures may differ from local conditions.
What Lynbrook Residents Do for Work · share of employed residents by industry
City residents, wherever they work
Median Salary by Occupation · metro area
New York-Newark-Jersey City, NY-NJ-PA metro area
Commute35.2 min avg
How Lynbrook residents get to work, and the nearest airports
In Lynbrook, most residents drive alone to work (56%), and 49% get there in under 30 minutes.
How People Get to Work
Commute Time Distribution
Nearest airports · with airline service
- 6 mi
John F. Kennedy International Airport (JFK)
Major hub30.8M passengers boarded in 2025
Straight-line distance. Size is the FAA’s hub category, based on passenger traffic: regional airports may have only a few flights a day.
Safetyviolent crime 79% below national average
Crime rates for 2024
Violent crime in Lynbrook runs 79% below the national average.
Violent Crime Rate
75.1
per 100,000 residents
Below average (363 national, 2024)
Property Crime Rate
470.6
per 100,000 residents
Below average (1,767 national, 2024)
Lynbrook Village Police Department
Natural DisastersThunderstorm Wind most common — 12 events in 2025
Natural hazard risk, storms and earthquakes
FEMA National Risk Index
Relatively High
97.1 / 100
Compares expected losses from natural hazards, social vulnerability and community resilience against every US county (higher = more risk).
Nassau County, county-wide · FEMA NRI December 2025
In Nassau County, which includes Lynbrook, the most common type is thunderstorm wind, with 12 recorded events in 2025.
Most common events:
Storm events by year
| Year | Events | Top Type | Property Damage |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | 12 | High Wind | $22,000 |
| 2024 | 17 | High Wind | $16,000 |
| 2023 | 7 | High Wind | None reported |
| 2022 | 14 | Winter Weather | $8,000 |
| 2021 | 21 | Thunderstorm Wind | $8.3M |
| 2020 | 22 | Thunderstorm Wind | $379,000 |
| 2019 | 29 | Thunderstorm Wind | $325,000 |
| 2018 | 28 | Coastal Flood | $829,000 |
Property damage is the National Weather Service's estimate filed with each event. “None reported” means the events were logged with $0 damage; “Not estimated” means no estimate was filed. Storms covering several counties aren't counted here, since NOAA doesn't split their damage by county.
0 earthquakes of magnitude 2.5+ within 100 miles in the past year
Nassau County, county-wide
Lynbrook is about 1% of Nassau County’s population, so county-wide figures may differ from local conditions.
Air Quality29 median AQI — Good
Days by air quality category (2025)
Air quality in Nassau County, which includes Lynbrook, is typically good — 287 good-air days per year.
Median AQI
29
Good Days
287
per year
Moderate Days
77
per year
Unhealthy Days
0
per year
Nassau County, county-wide
Lynbrook is about 1% of Nassau County’s population, so county-wide figures may differ from local conditions.
Climate80°F summers, 28°F winters
30-year climate averages (1991–2020) — monthly temperatures and precipitation
Lynbrook has mild summers (avg high 80°F) and cold winters (avg low 28°F).
Spring (Mar–May)
58°/42°F
avg high / low
Summer (Jun–Aug)
80°/65°F
avg high / low
Fall (Sep–Nov)
64°/49°F
avg high / low
Winter (Dec–Feb)
42°/28°F
avg high / low
Annual Precipitation
48.6"
Annual Snowfall
25.5"
Hot Days/Year
10
days above 90°F
Freeze Days/Year
89
days below 32°F
Rainy Days/Year
152
Average month
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| Month | High | Low | Precip |
|---|---|---|---|
| Jan | 39°F | 26°F | 3.81" |
| Feb | 42°F | 27°F | 3.01" |
| Mar | 48°F | 33°F | 4.64" |
| Apr | 59°F | 41°F | 4.16" |
| May | 67°F | 51°F | 4.31" |
| Jun | 76°F | 61°F | 4.57" |
| Jul | 82°F | 67°F | 4.25" |
| Aug | 82°F | 67°F | 4.16" |
| Sep | 75°F | 60°F | 3.76" |
| Oct | 64°F | 48°F | 4.30" |
| Nov | 54°F | 39°F | 3.57" |
| Dec | 44°F | 31°F | 4.10" |
Healthcare
Hospitals, ratings, and health insurance in Lynbrook
Uninsured
3.5%
of residents
No hospitals inside Lynbrook's limits — nearest hospitals · within 15 miles
Mount Sinai South Nassau
Acute Care Hospitals · ER available · 2.3 mi away · Oceanside
Mercy Medical Center
Acute Care Hospitals · ER available · 2.9 mi away · Rockville Centre
St John's Episcopal Hospital at South Shore
Acute Care Hospitals · ER available · 5.8 mi away · Far Rockaway
Adult Health · vs. the typical US place
Share of adults. Modeled estimates, not counted cases. “US” = the typical US place.
Medicare-certified hospitals only. Doesn’t include clinics, urgent care, or freestanding ERs.
Education10.7:1 student/teacher ratio
Schools and degree attainment in Lynbrook
Lynbrook's student/teacher ratio is 10.7:1 (lower than the national average of 16:1), and 42.8% of adults 25+ hold a bachelor's degree or higher.
Public Schools
5
within city limits
Private Schools
1
within city limits
College Degree Rate
42.8%
adults 25+ with bachelor's or higher
Student/Teacher Ratio
10.7:1
National avg 16:1
Schools located within city limits (2023) — school-level metrics change slowly year to year
Colleges Near Lynbrook (within 15 miles)
Public · 4-year · 12,550 students · in-state tuition $7,538 · 57% graduate · median earnings $68,324 (10 yrs after entry)
CUNY LaGuardia Community College
14.9 mi awayPublic · 2-year · 11,254 students · in-state tuition $5,254 · 38% graduate · median earnings $48,879 (10 yrs after entry)
Public · 2-year · 10,630 students · in-state tuition $6,545 · 34% graduate · median earnings $53,866 (10 yrs after entry)
Public · 4-year · 10,543 students · in-state tuition $7,450 · 59% graduate · median earnings $66,519 (10 yrs after entry)
Public · 4-year · 9,552 students · in-state tuition $8,626 · 62% graduate · median earnings $75,278 (10 yrs after entry)
St. John's University-New York
7.8 mi awayPrivate nonprofit · 4-year · 9,477 students · in-state tuition $55,640 · 71% graduate · median earnings $77,281 (10 yrs after entry)
Degree-granting colleges with 100+ students, placed by campus location (main campuses only — branch campuses are reported under their parent school)
Parks & Recreationclosest: Gateway National Recreation Area, 14 mi
Nearby national parks, recreation areas and public libraries for Lynbrook
Lynbrook has 8 nearby national parks or recreation areas, closest being Gateway National Recreation Area (14 mi away).
Nearby National Parks & Recreation Areas
Gateway National Recreation Area
National Recreation Area
14 mi awayLower East Side Tenement Museum National Historic Site
National Historic Site
17 mi awayTheodore Roosevelt Birthplace National Historic Site
National Historic Site
17 mi awayAfrican Burial Ground National Monument
National Monument
18 mi awayCastle Clinton National Monument
National Monument
18 mi awayFederal Hall National Memorial
National Memorial
18 mi awayGovernors Island National Monument
National Monument
18 mi awayHamilton Grange National Memorial
National Memorial
18 mi awayPublic Libraries in Lynbrook
Lynbrook Public Library
56 Eldert Street, Lynbrook
Cities Near Lynbrook
The closest cities within 60 miles
Planning a move to Lynbrook?
Read our full moving guide — what it's really like to live here.
Lynbrook FAQ
Is Lynbrook, New York affordable?⌄
Lynbrook's median rent is $2,230/month, which is significantly above the national average. The median household income is $136,696/year. Median home value is $611,900.
Is Lynbrook, New York safe?⌄
Lynbrook's violent crime rate was 75 per 100,000 residents in 2024, which is well below the national average — one of the safer cities in the country of 363/100k that year. Property crime rate is 471 per 100,000. As with any city, crime rates vary by neighborhood.
What is the job market like in Lynbrook, New York?⌄
Nassau County, which includes Lynbrook, has an unemployment rate of 3.3%, which is solid, slightly below the national average of 4.3%.
What is the cost of living in Lynbrook, New York?⌄
The cost of living in Lynbrook is primarily driven by housing. Median rent is $2,230/month and median household income is $136,696/year. The median home value is $611,900. About 46% of renters spend more than 30% of their income on housing.
How is the commute in Lynbrook, New York?⌄
The average commute in Lynbrook is 35 minutes, which is longer than average compared to the national average of 26 minutes.
Data from the US Census Bureau, BLS, FBI, NOAA, EPA, Zillow Research and other public sources. Where our data comes from