Safest Neighborhoods in Long Island, NY

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  Holtsville

  What started as a hamlet with 15 houses, one school and a general store in 1874 now stands as Holtsville, a Long Island town with over 200 homes, popular locally owned restaurants and an animal preserve. When preparing to commute to central New York, residents can catch the train at Ronkonkoma Station or drive down Interstate 495, which runs along

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    $680K

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    $400K - $995K

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  Holbrook

  Holbrook, 53 miles from New York City, has been known for its convenience since 1844, when the Long Island Rail Road first crossed the community. That reputation continues as the town borders the Long Island MacArthur Airport and is 2 miles from Ronkonkoma train station. “Commuters love living here,” says Norma Dispenza, a licensed real estate

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    $674K

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    $430K - $929K

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    18 Listings

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  West Sayville

  Tucked between Oakdale and Sayville at the edge of the Great South Bay and just a few miles west of Patchogue, West Sayville feels, for many, like a quiet lull given shape — a sudden breath of calm. “It has all the benefits of having active villages nearby, but yet, really, it’s a quiet little area,” says Lara Barra, a licensed real estate

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    $669K

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    $457K - $865K

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    1 Listing

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  North Great River

  North Great River is a quiet residential community tucked away between Islip Terrace and the expansive Connetquot River State Park Preserve. “Lots of homeowners maintain horse barns and can enter the park directly from their backyards or from down the street,” says Joan Brandmeier, a salesperson with Keller Williams Realty and resident of nearby

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    $668K

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    $544K - $734K

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    1 Listing

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  Baldwin

  Just a few miles from the South Shore, Baldwin is a typical Long Island hamlet in many ways. Its quiet suburban streets are lined with sidewalks, and residents get more yard space than they would a few miles to the west in Queens, but Manhattan isn’t too far — about 34 miles. The water is a short drive or bike ride away, allowing residents to

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    $668K

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    $407K - $905K

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    26 Listings

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  Deer Park

  Deer Park, located in Long Island, is a neighborhood rich in parks and nature preserves, including Belmont Lake State Park, Strathmore Park, and Edgewood Oak Brush Plains Preserve. These areas provide ample opportunities for outdoor activities such as walking, jogging, biking, bird watching, and sports. The residential real estate in Deer Park

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    $667K

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    $450K - $925K

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    24 Listings

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  West Babylon

  West Babylon, one of the most populated hamlets in Long Island’s Town of Babylon, was once filled with a towering windmill and tulip fields tended to by Dutch farmers. After World War I, the area became a booming commuter community. The legendary American poet Walt Whitman even called West Babylon home in the 1830s when he taught at a school where

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    $654K

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    $337K - $1.1M

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    52 Listings

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  Lakeview

  Not filled with waterfront properties like its name might suggest, Lakeview is an established Long Island community settled immediately southwest of the sprawling Hempstead Lake State Park. Landlocked suburban blocks are linked by highly rated schools and organizations that have served this historically Black Nassau County suburb across decades,

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    $654K

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    $490K - $1M

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    8 Listings

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  Lake Ronkonkoma

  Located in the center of Long Island, Lake Ronkonkoma is a mostly residential neighborhood that surrounds the eastern edge of its namesake waterbody, the largest and deepest freshwater lake in the region. Before The Hamptons became a popular weekend destination for affluent city dwellers, this hamlet drew in crowds that preferred the area’s

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    $653K

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    $396K - $1M

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    17 Listings

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  Island Park

  Island Park is a small, close-knit community divided into three sections: Barnum Island, the incorporated village of Island Park, and Harbor Isle. The neighborhood is known for its laid-back, homey atmosphere and a lifestyle centered around the water. Frequent community events, such as Little League games and the annual Feast of San Gennaro,

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    $652K

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    $345K - $1.4M

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    8 Listings

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  North Babylon

  Just a few miles from Long Island’s South Shore, North Babylon has a similar story to many other nearby neighborhoods. Its population grew as soldiers returned from World War II, and today it remains popular because of its proximity to the coast and easy transportation into Manhattan for commuters. “It’s a very old and very distinct neighborhood,”

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    $650K

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    $301K - $852K

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    21 Listings

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  Lindenhurst

  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

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    $647K

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    $465K - $1.2M

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    29 Listings

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  North Lindenhurst

  For the people who live there, North Lindenhurst and the village of Lindenhurst are one and the same. The hamlet of North Lindenhurst, called North Lindy by some, may not be part of the village, but it has many of the same services, including the same post office, library and school district. According to Frank Dell’Accio, the owner and broker of

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    $645K

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    $497K - $894K

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    13 Listings

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  Islip Terrace

  A compact neighborhood just north of East Islip, Islip Terrace was first developed in the early 1900s as an area for recent German immigrants escaping the cramped conditions of New York City, hence its original name Germantown, which was changed during World War I. The area was relabeled for its flat terrace-like landscape. “You typically get

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    $638K

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    $520K - $774K

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    4 Listings

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  Ronkonkoma

  Situated in the heart of Long Island, Ronkonkoma is a neighborhood known for its large lake and relatively affordable homes. The area has long been a transportation hub with the first road designated for automobiles, the Vanderbilt Motor Parkway, running from here to Queens in New York City in the early 1900s. Today, it's both road and rail that

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    $638K

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    $333K - $893K

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    18 Listings

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  Centereach

  Named for its approximate position in the middle of Long Island, Centereach is a large suburban area in the town of Brookhaven that has newer, competitively priced houses. “Homebuyers look here because they like the feel of having businesses around them,” says Alex Goldenberg, a broker with Howard Hanna Coack Realtors and resident of nearby

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    $626K

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    $467K - $1.1M

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    28 Listings

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  Uniondale

  Uniondale, 31 miles from New York City, is bisected by the Hempstead-Bethpage Turnpike. To the north, the lively commercial hub of East Garden City bustles with activity, while the southern portion is primarily residential with gridded streets and local parks. “It has that suburban feel, but it’s dense and kind of urban,” says Christopher Hubbard,

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    $626K

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    $480K - $1.2M

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    10 Listings

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  Bay Park

  Motorboats and kayaks lashed to private docks that bob in Hewlett Bay. Expansive public parks dotted with playgrounds, a golf course and fishing piers. The waterfront is the center of life in the small South Shore hamlet of Bay Park. “I was raised in Bay Park and East Rockaway,” says Paul Conforti, an associate broker with Douglas Elliman. “Being

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    $624K

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    $378K - $1.1M

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    6 Listings

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  East Patchogue

  There’s an old adage that names have power — and if anyone’s looking to prove the point, East Patchogue makes a great case study. Located on Long Island’s South Shore, the hamlet sits between the Village of Bellport and its namesake, the Village of Patchogue. Over the past two decades, Patchogue has experienced a rebirth. It’s now one of the most

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    $616K

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    $421K - $1.6M

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    23 Listings

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  Terryville

  Tucked away in the middle of Long Island lies Terryville, a residential area with highly rated schools, convenient parks and quick access to Port Jefferson station. “Terryville is a very quiet area in the Port Jeff area. The homes are more established,” says Lesley Longmcleod, an associate broker at Signature Premier Properties who has over eight

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    $616K

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    $436K - $980K

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    14 Listings

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  Farmingville

  Farmingville started as an area with family-owned farms, but today, brand-new townhouses, apartments and single-family homes fill this residential town in Long Island. “Farmingville has more apartments than surrounding areas, but it’s a quiet residential town without much industry. They have a lot of entertainment, like car shows and concerts.

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    $611K

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    $435K - $1.1M

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    15 Listings

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  Yaphank

  With abundant outdoor recreation, including the Carmans River, several lakes and nearby beaches, Yaphank combines the benefits of many favorite Long Island locales into one little neighborhood. “Location-wise, it is not all the way out east on the North Fork of Long Island — it’s midway, but you still get the country feel there, which is amazing,”

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    $599K

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    $395K - $960K

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    20 Listings

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  Baywood

  Baywood, a neighborhood in Long Island, emerged as a residential area post-World War II, attracting homebuyers with its affordable housing and spacious lots. The area is characterized by modest, single-family homes set back from the road, providing a sense of privacy and security. Housing prices are generally lower than coastal neighborhoods, with

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    $590K

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    $428K - $866K

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    11 Listings

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  North Amityville

  In some neighborhoods, street signs tell a story — about their past and their identities. Alongside surnames of past presidents, road signs in North Amityville bear the names of Native American and Civil War-era families who lived in the hamlet for generations, such as Payne, Brewster, Fowler and Devine. To distinguish signs named for Native

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    $584K

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    $292K - $853K

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    20 Listings

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  Roosevelt

  Roosevelt is a hamlet defined by reinvention and growth. At the turn of the 20th century, the woodsy developing village offshoot of Hempstead was renamed from Rum Point to its current name in honor of the 26th president. In recent years, waves of private renovation on older properties and public facility upgrades have improved streetscapes and

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    $582K

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    $370K - $899K

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    23 Listings

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