City safety & data profile

LindenhurstNY

Lindenhurst, NY is a 27K-resident city in Suffolk County with a median household income of $130,128.

Suffolk County, New York. Federal health, economic, and safety indicators for Lindenhurst, drawn from the U.S. Census Bureau American Community Survey, CDC PLACES, and CMS Hospital Compare. Lindenhurst has a population larger than 59% of the 4,640 U.S. cities Areazine tracks, and a median home value of $521,500.

Data updated 2026-07-19

27K
Population
Top 41%
By size
$130,128
Median income
$521,500
Median home
5.7%
Poverty rate

The read on Lindenhurst

Lindenhurst posts a median household income higher than 87% of U.S. cities Areazine tracks.

Top 13%
by median income, US cities

Where Lindenhurst income ranks nationally

Median household income vs. every place Areazine profiles (place-level ACS)

$130,128 Top 13% higher than 87% of 3,889 places Areazine profiles

$0–$20,000: 0 places Areazine profiles (0%). Below this entry. $20,000–$40,000: 71 places Areazine profiles (2%). Below this entry. $40,000–$60,000: 788 places Areazine profiles (20%). Below this entry. $60,000–$80,000: 1,055 places Areazine profiles (27%). Below this entry. $80,000–$100,000: 768 places Areazine profiles (20%). Below this entry. $100,000–$120,000: 515 places Areazine profiles (13%). Below this entry. $120,000–$140,000: 308 places Areazine profiles (8%). This entry sits in this band. $140,000–$160,000: 171 places Areazine profiles (4%). Above this entry. $160,000–$180,000: 92 places Areazine profiles (2%). Above this entry. $180,000–$200,000: 47 places Areazine profiles (1%). Above this entry. $200,000–$220,000: 28 places Areazine profiles (1%). Above this entry. $220,000–$240,000: 18 places Areazine profiles (0%). Above this entry. $240,000–$260,000: 28 places Areazine profiles (1%). Above this entry. NY $0 $260,000 every profiled place, bucketed by value

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Source U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey (place-level) · 2024 ACS 5-year

The quick read

Reading Lindenhurst, NY beyond the headline numbers

Lindenhurst sits inside Suffolk County, New York, at roughly 40.69°N, -73.37°W. Population 27,277, $130,128 median household income. Median home value $521,500, median rent $1,885. Poverty rate 5.7%, read against that income figure since two cities on the same median can differ underneath it.

CDC PLACES: Lindenhurst's highest-prevalence health measure is high blood pressure at 30.2%, then obesity at 30%.

Sources: U.S. Census ACS, CDC PLACES, CMS Hospital Compare, plus live alerts for Lindenhurst from FEMA, NOAA, FDA, and CPSC. Comparison bars benchmark each metric against the national reference.

Population
27,277
Lindenhurst
Median Income
$130,128
+91% vs avg
Median Home Value
$521,500
+129% vs avg
Median Age
38.1
years

10-Year Trends 2013–2024

County-level trend (Suffolk County) - Lindenhurst's own historical series isn't separately published by the Census Bureau, so these year-over-year figures track the surrounding county, not the city alone.

20132024
Population
1.5M+2%
Median Income
$130,686+49%
Median Home Value
$578,400+51%
Poverty Rate
6.4%+0%
Unemployment
4.7%-36%

Economics

Economics indicators for Lindenhurst, NY
IndicatorValue
Median Rent
$1,885/mo
Poverty Rate
5.7% -60% vs avg
Unemployment 6.3%
Bachelor's Degree+ 31.9%
Work From Home 10.3%
Public Transit 6.4%

Population

White 72.8%
African American 5.7%
Asian 2.7%

Health Profile 14 measures

Health Indicators

High Blood Pressure
30.2%
Obesity
30%
Physical Inactivity
23.8%
Binge Drinking
17.7%
Frequent Mental Distress
15.8%
Frequent Physical Distress
12.2%
Current Smoking
10.8%
Current Asthma
10.7%
Diabetes
9.1%
Lack of Health Insurance
6.6%

Preventive Care

Dental Visit 66%
Annual Checkup 80.4%

Other Measures

Coronary Heart Disease
5.4%
Stroke
2.8%

Frequently Asked Questions 5

What is the population of Lindenhurst, NY? ▼
Lindenhurst, NY has a population of 27,277 people, located in Suffolk County, New York.
What is the median household income in Lindenhurst? ▼
The median household income in Lindenhurst, NY is $130,128 per year, per the U.S. Census ACS. The poverty rate is 5.7%.
What is the median home value in Lindenhurst? ▼
The median home value in Lindenhurst, NY is $521,500. Median rent is $1,885/month.
What are the top health concerns in Lindenhurst? ▼
The top health indicators in Lindenhurst include High Blood Pressure (30.2%), Obesity (30%), Physical Inactivity (23.8%). Data from CDC PLACES.
What is the median age in Lindenhurst? ▼
The median age in Lindenhurst, NY is 38.1 years. 31.9% of residents have a bachelor's degree or higher.

Safety Context

Lindenhurst, NY is located in Suffolk County, New York. With a population of 27K and a $130,128 median household income, the community faces health challenges including high blood pressure and obesity. Safety alerts for the Lindenhurst area are monitored from federal and state agencies including FEMA, NOAA, FDA, and CPSC.

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Nearby Cities 8

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Using Lindenhurst's profile

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Population and economics (income, home value, poverty, education) are place-level U.S. Census ACS; health is CDC PLACES; hospital counts reflect facilities in and around the city.

Data Sources

All data on this page comes from official U.S. government sources. Population and economic data from the Census Bureau American Community Survey (2024 5-year estimates, place geography). Health data from the CDC PLACES program (2023). Hospital ratings from CMS Hospital Compare (2024). Climate data from NOAA. Education data from NCES. Cost of living from Bureau of Economic Analysis. Crime statistics, where referenced on Areazine, originate from the FBI Crime Data Explorer. Housing market figures referenced on Areazine come from HUD Fair Market Rents. Census economics and population are at place geography; some health and hospital indicators are reported at the county level (Suffolk County) where that is the smallest published unit.

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