Lindenhurst, 45 miles from New York City, has views of the Great South Bay. Some locals have private docks and boats parked outside their homes. "We are a waterfront community. A lot of boaters live here," says Katie Schrader, the village clerk for the Village of Lindenhurst. "We are also a stop on the Long Island railroad, so it is very easy for city commuters." The same thing that makes Lindenhurst such an enchanting place to live makes it vulnerable to once-in-a-century weather events like Hurricane Sandy, which flooded the coastal village in 2012. More than half a dozen canals flow from the Great South Bay to Montauk Highway and are used for fishing and boating. The village has implemented check valves on storm drains, sump pumps and other stormwater mitigation measures to prevent a similar disaster. While it would be disingenuous to suggest that residents didn't struggle to rebuild after Sandy's wrath, over 10 years later, Deloar Khan, a Long Island real estate agent and team leader at AVS Realty, asserts that the residential real estate market in Lindenhurst is booming and already has a population of 26,972 as of 2023, according to the U.S. Census Bureau.
Nearly 27,000 people call Lindenhurst home.
Lindenhurst is a village in Suffolk County on the shore of Long Island in the town of Babylon.
The Lindenhurst LIRR station offers residents an easily accessible public transportation option into New York City and Montauk.
Waterfront homes in Lindenhurst offer residents private dock space for any size boat.
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Classic and 1950s style homes
Housing along the gridded streets of Lindenhurst include multifamily homes, condos and townhouses. On the north side of Lindenhurst, near Sunrise Highway, prices range from about $500,000 to upward of $900,000. Housing costs on the south side, near the water, range from $600,000 to over $1 million. The median home value is $615,000, which is above the national median of $418,700. There are some empty lots around due to the loss of 41 homes caused by damage from Hurricane Sandy. New houses in the new traditional style also line the coast, near classic Colonial Revivals, split-levels, Cape Cods and Dutch Colonials. According to data provided to the FBI, the Suffolk County Police Department shows crime rates below both the national and state averages for violent and property crime.
Newly constructed Dutch Colonial style homes offer Lindenhurst residents options when balancing square footage and plot size.
Townhomes and condos are a popular option among some of Lindenhurst's newest residents.
Contemporary Cape Cod style homes in Lindenhurst offer single families adequate space within budget.
Newly constructed Colonial Revival homes offer expansive space for growing families in Lindenhurst.
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A-rated Lindenhurst Union Free Schools
The Lindenhurst Union Free School District serves the area and receives an A from Niche. The school district has six elementary schools, five of which Lindenhurst students attend, depending on their address. All students in the district attend Lindenhurst Middle School and Lindenhurst High School, both of which receive an A-minus. In 2023, a student club at Lindenhurst High School was awarded a certificate of recognition from the mayor for distributing nearly 150 backpacks filled with school supplies to kids throughout the district.
Located in Lindenhurst, Harding Elementary School does accept some students from West Babylon.
Lindenhurst Middle School is an excellent public school located in Lindenhurst.
Alleghany Avenue School is a top rated public school in Lindenhurst.
Lindenhurst High School teaches students in grades 9-12.
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Commuters use Lindenhurst train station and Interstate 495
The population is split between those who work at local small businesses and those who commute into the city, says Schrader. "Being so close to the city and local hospitals, we have a lot of cops and nurses who are first-time homebuyers." Construction, boating, and fishing are also common industries in Lindenhurst. Those working in Manhattan have direct access to the Lindenhurst stop on the Long Island Rail Road, which takes commuters to Penn Station and Grand Central Terminal in just over an hour. Those commuting by car head west on Interstate 495, reaching the city in 60 to 90 minutes, depending on traffic. Residents use the Suffolk County Transit for local travel, which has stops along Montauk Highway and Wellwood Avenue. The Southern State Parkway leads to the John F. Kennedy International Airport, 26 miles away. The Good Samaritan Hospital Medical Center is 5 miles away.
Swimming, fishing and boating in the Great South Bay
"We see all four seasons," says Schrader. "We have shorter falls, springs and shorter winters. We're a waterfront community, so that helps with keeping the temperatures temperate. A big concern for us is always hurricane season, but the summer season is always very nice." Swimming, fishing and boating are popular summer pastimes in the area. The village oversees the Charles J. Cowan Village Marina, open from April 1 to Dec. 15. Nonresidents may access the marina but must pay a parking fee, while residents receive a free permit. Shore Road Park, near the bay, has an open field with a recently updated playground and baseball diamond. The village plans to build a shed on park grounds to house maintenance equipment and sports equipment for the youth leagues in the area. Sports fields and hard-topped courts are also abundant at the Lindenhurst Village Park. The park also hosts walking paths and Fellers Pond, a large duck pond with a water feature.
The Charles Cowan Marina in Lindenhurst offers residents a space to dock their boats, or sail up for waterfront dining at the nearby BayVue restaurant.
Lindenhurst offers residents an opportunity to connect with nature with signficant greenspace and waterfront parks.
Shore Road Park in Lindenhurst is an oasis for local residents seeking bayside tranquility.
Lindenhurst Village Park offers a range of amenities like baseball and water features
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Shopping and dining on South Wellwood Avenue and Montauk Highway
South Wellwood Avenue and Montauk Highway are Lindenhurst's commercial areas, offering chain restaurants, pizzerias, German fare and pub food. The village has continued to renovate the downtown area after receiving $4.5 million from New York Forward, a program supporting commercial areas in smaller communities. The South Wellwood improvement project aims to add new sidewalks and repave the avenue. Public art and business façade regulations are also planned for the downtown area and train station.
Goccia D'Oro along Wellwood Ave. in Lindenhurst offers an authentic Italian dining option.
Lindenhurst is also home to popular chain restaurants along Montauk Hwy, like Popeye's.
Wellwood Avenue in Lindenhurst provides a range of amenities in a downtown aesthetic, including breweries and music stores.
Dig into a Bavarian Pretzel or cheers over a few liters of Dunkel at The Village Lanterne in Lindenhurst.
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Chamber of Commerce hosts community events
"The Village of Lindenhurst has a very active community," says Schrader. "Our Chamber of Commerce holds a lot of events throughout the year." In May, Lindenhurst Spring Fest closes North and South Wellwood for a street fair filled with live music, local vendors and food trucks. The Rotary Club of Lindenhurst hosts Oktoberfest in the fall, featuring food and drink, a bouncy house and a car show. The recently opened Lindenhurst Farmers Market at the corner of Wellwood and Hoffman Avenues is open on Saturdays from June to November and sells fresh produce and artisan goods. For religious holidays and weekly services, residents attend Holy Family Ukrainian Catholic Church, Our Lady of Perpetual Help, Grace United Methodist Church and other houses of worship in the area.
Check out the unique cars at the Holy Black Hot Rod Block Party in Lindenhurst.
Lindenhurst Farmer's Market. is open Saturdays from June to November.
Pickles Plus is a type of vendor you will find at the Oktoberfest in Lindenhurst.
Find spiritual respite at The Holy Family Ukranian Catholic Church in Lindenhurst.
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