Like most communities of Long Island, Lindenhurst is an incredibly diverse town with a warm and welcoming community. It is a great place to raise a family, with good schools, experienced teachers, a wide range of public spaces, great eateries, friendly neighbors, and plenty of things to do.
You'll find a wide range of public spaces, parks, restaurants, bars, and other eateries for families and adults. Some local favorites include Bakuto, Hermanas Kitchen and Cocktails, Muni's Coffee Joint, Restoration Kitchen & Cocktails, Blaze Pizza, Alitalia Pizzeria & Restaurant, 3 Brothers Vegan Cafe, and South Bay Diner.
Families can visit Tanner Park, Old Village Hall Museum & Historical Society, or enjoy go-karts at RPM Raceway, bowling at AMF East Meadow Lanes, performances at South Shore Theatre, magic shows at Parlor of Mystery, or snorkeling at Long Island Scuba.
Adults may prefer the Golden Foot Spa, Loyal Dog Ale House, Canyon of Heroes Bar & Grill, or Mr. Cue Billiards. Apart from these entertainment venues, there are plenty of other restaurants, cafes, bars, shops, banks, parks, and gyms, which are nicely spaced throughout the village.
Like most areas around "Huntington South," the Lindenhurst area was initially discovered in the 1600s by English farmers searching for salt hay for animal feed. However, settlements weren't established till the late 1700s, when early farmers started farming the lands.
The first community was established after the South Side Rail Road came to Babylon and opened up the area for faster travel to New York City. By 1873, the town was named Breslau after the city of Breslau (present-day Wroclaw, Poland), where the area's German settlers came from. It was renamed Lindenhurst in 1891, but the origin of the name is unclear.
By the 1900s, Lindenhurst was a thriving community with many businesses, factories, and jobs. Over the century, Lindenhurst saw steady growth, and today, it is the largest village on Long Island, with over 27,000 residents.
In the early days, there was a single-room schoolhouse built-in 1872. Today, Lindenhurst has 18 schools, including 10 private schools and 8 public district schools. The Lindenhurst Senior High School scores above the state average in nearly all departments, including college readiness.
They have higher test scores in most subjects and a higher graduation rate than the state average. They also have a slightly higher rate of graduates pursuing college. They offer experienced teachers with around 12 students per full-time teacher and 220 students per counselor.
Other notable schools include the Lindenhurst Middle School, Daniel Street School, Albany Avenue School, Alleghany Avenue School, and William Rall School. Private schools include Just Kids Head Start Center, Scope Sacc, Spark Elementary, and Our Lady Of Perpetual Help School.
Lindenhurst, NY, offers a wide range of residential homes and properties that range between $160,000 and $1,200,000. The median listing is around $510,000, and the median sale price is around $470,000. Lindenhurst, NY, is a balanced market (supply of homes meets demand) where the median listing price/ Sq Ft is around $315.
The daily commute in Lindenhurst, NY, has gotten busier over the decades due to the growing community. The main mode of transportation is private, which means that public transit is not overcrowded outside of rush hour.
Unlike other boroughs of NY, Long Island is unique for not having the most well-established public transportation systems. Many people rely on private transportation as they always have, which is also true for Lindenhurst residents.
Around 82 percent of the population of Lindenhurst, NY, drives to work, 6 percent carpools, and 8 percent use public transportation. A one-way commute averages around 33 minutes, which is slightly worse than the national average of nearly 27 minutes but closer to the state average.
Generally, the traffic and commute are comparable to most areas and hamlets on Long Island with similar population densities. You can drive almost anywhere internally in less than 40 minutes.
● Lindenhurst was originally named Breslau after the city where its German settlers came from. It was renamed Lindenhurst in 1891.
● Famous comedian, TV host, actress, and writer Joy Behar used to be a teacher at Lindenhurst High School.
● Rock singer Pat Benatar, file score composer Teddy Castellucci, film director Hal Hartley, MMA fighter Ryan LaFlare, and top international fashion model Linda Morand were all born and raised in Lindenhurst, NY.
● Other notable personalities include popular game show host Jack Barry, actor Dan Lauria, former New York City Deputy Mayor Joe Lhota, and Hall of Fame Lacrosse goaltender and coach Sal LoCascio have all lived in Lindenhurst at some point in their lives.
● As of 2010, there were over 27,000 people and 8,500 households, with around 3.1 persons per household residing in Lindenhurst, NY.
● As of 2010, the median age of residents was around 40 years, and over 22 percent of the population was under 18 years of age
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