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Lynbrook’s story
132 years in pictures
Census counts: 4,371 in 1920, 20,438 in 2020. The archive holds 6 old photos and papers going back to 1873 and 5 maps from 1897 on.
- 1894Lynbrook is settled
Photo: Infrastorian · CC BY-SA 4.0
Population
20,855
2025 Census estimate · +1.7% since 2020
Typical home
$759K
+5.7% in a year
Household income
$137K
median
Median age
42.3
years
Jobs based here
7,415
Balanced
TownGrade
A−
#149 of 745 in NY
Is Lynbrook a good place to live?
For most people who can afford it, yes. Lynbrook grades A− overall, 149th among New York's 745 graded towns. It is among the most walkable places in the country. The median household earns $137K and its public schools beat 85% of New York towns on state tests and graduation. The trade-off is money: homes are expensive, about $759K for a typical one and 7.7 times the New York metro’s $99K median household income. Lynbrook’s median rent is $2,230 a month, above both New York’s towns ($1,098 a month) and U.S. towns ($1,185 a month). Among 758 New York towns, just 10 have a higher January low than Lynbrook. The biggest park or preserve is Greis Park, at 25 acres.
What makes Lynbrook stand out
Where Lynbrook beats most towns.
How Lynbrook grades
Each subject compared with towns across the country (schools within New York), ordered by how far Lynbrook is from typical.
Its grades run from A+ for walkability (better than 99% of comparable towns) to D− for cost of living (better than 3%), so the A− overall blends very different results.
WalkabilityEPA walkability 15.9 of 20; 8.7% of households have no carA+Open →Cost of livingD−Open →Jobs & incomeAOpen →SchoolsAOpen →HealthMercy Medical Center 1.9 miles awayA−Open →Hazard riskFEMA risk higher than 34% of U.S. communities; inland flooding tops the listB+Open →
Character Graded, but not part of the overall grade.
Outdoors1 mile of trail; 2% conserved landB−Open →History10 notable people born hereB+Open →Civic life3.7 library visits per resident; 3.5 community nonprofits per 1,000 residentsC+Open →
Described, not graded Taste, not quality: snow or an older crowd is neither good nor bad.
How TownRatings grades towns →
Nearby attractions
All 607 attractions →Central Park and 507 more within 40 miles
Museums, parks, gardens and other places to visit around Lynbrook. Close and well known come first.
Big draw18 mi GardenCentral Park40.0M visitors a year
Big draw18 mi Stadium & arenaMadison Square Garden
Big draw18 mi TheatreStudio 54
Big draw17 mi MuseumMetropolitan Museum of Art2.0M visitors a year
Big draw24 mi Stadium & arenaMetLife Stadium
Big draw17 mi BeachConey IslandSources: National Park Service · ski areas © OpenSkiMap / OpenStreetMap contributors · Wikidata · Wikipedia readership · photos via Wikimedia Commons
Photo credits
Central Park: Ed Yourdon from New York City, USA, CC BY-SA 2.0 · Madison Square Garden: Ajay Suresh from New York, NY, USA, CC BY 2.0 · Studio 54: Americasroof (talk), CC BY-SA 3.0 · Metropolitan Museum of Art: Hugo Schneider, CC BY-SA 2.0 · MetLife Stadium: babyknight, CC BY 2.0 · Coney Island: OptimumPx, Public domain
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Getting set up
The full setup list →Moving to Lynbrook: who provides what
Who provides power, water and the rest in Lynbrook, and how to reach them.
PowerPSEG Long Island26.2¢/kWh · EIA 2025HIFLD · EIA
WaterLiberty Utilities New York - Lynbrook5 health-based violations in 5 years · EPAEPA
Internet3 providers100% of addresses get 100/20 MbpsFCC
Trash & dumpBy addressTown pickup · day by addressTown site
SchoolsValley Stream Central High School DistrictLynbrook Union Free School District2 districts serve Lynbrook; which school depends on your address and gradeNCES
Register to voteOnlineIn New York you can register online until 10 days before Election Day, in person until 10 days before Election Day, or by mail (postmarked 15 days before and received 10 days before).vote.govWho runs elections hereNassau County Board of ElectionsNassau County; contacts on the Handbook page.FVAP, Jul 2019
ZIP code1156311563 100%Census 2020
EPA SDWIS (Oct 9, 2026) · HIFLD + EIA-861 2025 · Census 2020 ZCTAs · NCES 2024–25 · registration: vote.gov, updated Aug 3, 2026.
The data
Ordered by what stands out in Lynbrook.
Lynbrook has less tooth loss than most of New York, but it has homes that cost more against local pay than most of New York and has lost a quarter or more of its jobs in ten years.
HousingCost of living grade D−
Lynbrook earns a D− for cost of living
At 7.7 years of the New York metro’s $99K median household income, the typical home (about $759K) costs more against local pay than in 88% of New York towns; that ratio is one input to its D− for cost of living.
Typical home values rose 5.7% in the year to September 2026.
$759KZillow home value
Typical home value
Lynbrook$759K
New York$525K
Market temperature
24
days on market
101.6%
sale-to-list price
+5.7%
value change, 1 year
16
homes sold in May
Zillow Home Value Index · Redfin Data Center
HealthA−
On CDC estimates, Lynbrook is healthier than 82% of U.S. towns
Its widest gap with New York is tooth loss: 6.6% of those 65+ have lost all their teeth, against 12.8% statewide. Against the 3,873 U.S. towns with household incomes like Lynbrook’s, it is less healthy than 57%: its national edge comes with its incomes.
Lynbrook beats the New York average on 10 of 32 CDC measures and trails it on 1. 15% of Lynbrook adults have been diagnosed with depression.
82%healthier than U.S. townsA−Health Grade
| Lynbrook | New York towns | U.S. towns | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Depression (CDC PLACES) | 15% | 21% | 23% |
| Sleep under 7 hours (CDC PLACES) | 41% | 37% | 36% |
| Frequent mental distress (CDC PLACES) | 14% | 16% | 17% |
| Smoke cigarettes (CDC PLACES) | 10% | 13% | 14% |
32 measures vs. New York
10 better21 too close to call1 worse
| What stands out | Lynbrook | NY |
|---|---|---|
| Fewer older adults who have lost all their teeth | 6.6% | 12.8% |
| Fewer adults facing food insecurity | 12.5% | 17.2% |
| More adults who have had cancer | 9.2% | 7.7% |
Mercy Medical Center
In Rockville Centre · emergency room
None
primary care, dental or mental-health shortage
67th
percentile among NY towns
CDC PLACES 2025 · modeled estimates for adults · CMS · HRSA
Climate
In Lynbrook, expect four seasons and pleasant summers
Lynbrook has chilly winters and warm summers. July afternoons reach 84°, January nights drop to 27° and about 26 inches of snow falls in a winter.
26″snow a winter
Typical low → high °F
Winter29–43°
Spring43–60°
Summer66–82°
Fall50–65°
Nov 14
typical first frost
Apr 2
typical last frost
+2.1°
vs. the 20th-century average
NOAA U.S. Climate Normals, 1991–2020
Natural hazardsHazard risk grade B+
Lynbrook faces a low natural-hazard risk, led by inland flooding
Expected storm and flood damage is lower than in 66% of U.S. communities. Since 2011, 7 flood insurance claims have been paid out in Lynbrook.
34risk score of 100
FEMA risk score
Inland floodingEarthquakesHurricanes
7
paid flood claims since 2011
7
federal disasters paid out here
FEMA flood insurance claims · FEMA National Risk Index · OpenFEMA
Work & commuteJobs & income grade A
About half of Lynbrook’s working residents commute to New York City
Jobs based here fell from 11,364 in 2013 to 7,415.
Most working residents leave Lynbrook for work: only 6% work in town. Lynbrook’s average trip to work is 35 minutes. Since 2013, Lynbrook has lost 3,949 jobs, to 7,415 in 2023.
6%work in town
| Lynbrook | New York towns | U.S. towns | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Average trip to work | 35 minutes | 25 minutes | 25 minutes |
| Median household income | $137,000 | $82,000 | $80,000 |
| Work from home | 17% | 12% | 11% |
| Below the poverty line | 7.5% | 9.5% | 9.6% |
Where working residents work
In Lynbrook6%
New York45%
Hempstead31%
North Hempstead7%
Oyster Bay4%
12 mi
median commute distance
7,415
jobs based in Lynbrook
Balanced
jobs vs. working residents
A+
Walkability grade: among the most walkable U.S. towns
Census LEHD 2023 · ACS
Safety
Crime reported in Lynbrook
Lynbrook's reported crime rate is well below New York's. The property crime rate in Lynbrook is 4.7 per 1,000 residents. Most reported incidents are property crimes, mainly thefts.
| Lynbrook | New York towns | U.S. towns | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Property crimes per 1,000 (2024) | 4.7 per 1,000 residents | 9.4 | 11.5 |
| Violent crimes per 1,000 (2024) | 0.8 per 1,000 residents | 0.8 | 1.7 |
Violent crime per 1,000 residents
Lynbrook0.8
New York3.9
U.S.3.6
Property crime per 1,000 residents
Lynbrook4.7
New York17.2
U.S.17.7
15
violent crimes reported in 2024
94
property crimes reported in 2024
FBI crime data, 2024 · crimes reported to police
Who lives here
An age mix much like New York’s
The median household earns $136,696, against $85,974 across New York, one input to its A for jobs and income.
No broad age group is more than 4 points off the New York average. 43% of adults 25 and older hold a bachelor’s degree or more in Lynbrook.
42.3median age · NY 39.8
| Lynbrook | New York towns | U.S. towns | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bachelor’s degree or more, 25+ | 43% | 32% | 29% |
| Under 18 | 21% | 20% | 22% |
| Median age | 42.3 years | 43 years | 40.5 years |
LynbrookNew YorkUnited States
Ages · share of residents
14%
Education · adults 25 and older
No diploma9%
High school24%
Some college17%
Associate’s8%
Bachelor’s25%
Graduate18%
Women and men · all residents
53% women, 47% men
About 87 men for every 100 women (the survey’s margin: ±2.6 points). Across New York, 51.2% of residents are women.
| Lynbrook | NY | U.S. | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Under 10 | 9.7% | 11% | 11.6% |
| 10 to 17 | 11% | 9.5% | 10.3% |
| 18 to 24 | 7.4% | 8.9% | 9.1% |
| 25 to 34 | 12.9% | 14.2% | 13.7% |
| 35 to 44 | 12.3% | 13% | 13.2% |
| 45 to 54 | 13.4% | 12.2% | 12.2% |
| 55 to 64 | 14.1% | 13.3% | 12.7% |
| 65 to 74 | 10.2% | 10.3% | 10.2% |
| 75 and older | 8.9% | 7.6% | 7% |
| No diploma | 9% | 12% | 10.4% |
| High school | 23.6% | 24.3% | 26% |
| Some college | 16.8% | 14.6% | 19.1% |
| Associate’s | 7.8% | 8.8% | 8.8% |
| Bachelor’s | 24.5% | 22.4% | 21.6% |
| Graduate | 18.3% | 17.9% | 14.1% |
U.S. Census Bureau · ACS 2020-2024 5-year estimates
1.7%conserved
| Lynbrook | New York towns | U.S. towns | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Conserved land | 1.7% | 5.2% | 4.3% |
| Miles of trail per square mile | 0.3 miles per square mile | 0.4 | 0.4 |
1.7%
conserved · 21 of 1,281 acres
0.6 mi
of trails · 0.3 per sq mi
| Biggest places to walk | Trails | Acres |
|---|---|---|
| 1. Greis Park | 0.4 mi | 25 |
| 2. Tanglewood Preserve | 0.1 mi | 8 |
| 3. Lister Park | — | 1 |
Trails & parks © OpenStreetMap contributors · Conserved land: USGS PAD-US
Keep exploring
Everything we know about Lynbrook
20pages on Lynbrook
The big questions
SchoolsABeat 85% of NY districtsSafety0.8 violent crimes per 1,000 residents (2024)HealthA−Better than NY on 10 of 32 CDC measuresCost of livingD−$759K typical home · up 5.7% in a yearWork & commuteA$137K median household income · 7,415 jobs hereNatural hazardsB+FEMA risk higher than 34% of U.S. communities · inland flooding
Out and about
The story
After high school
Colleges nearby
36 within 15 miles of the center of Lynbrook
Molloy UniversityUniversity or college · Private nonprofit · Rockville Centre3.2 mi$39,790 tuitionNassau Community CollegeCommunity college · Public · Garden City6.4 mi$6,330 in-state tuitionCUNY York CollegeUniversity or college · Public · Jamaica7.1 mi$7,358 in-state tuition
About 6 of every 100 Lynbrook residents are enrolled in college, about the same as New York.
Famous people from Lynbrook
10 notable people were born in Lynbrook.
P
P. J. CastellanetaAmerican film director and screenwriter · born 1960B
Brian F. CurranAmerican politician · born 1968D
Don GaultAmerican football player · born 1946M
Matt TrieberAmerican politicianAbout Lynbrook
Village in New York, United States
Lynbrook is a village located within the Town of Hempstead in Nassau County, on the South Shore of Long Island, in New York, United States. The population was 20,438 at the time of the 2020 census.
From Wikipedia, licensed CC BY-SA 4.0 · facts via Wikidata (CC0)
- Area
- 2.0 sq mi
- Elevation
- 20 ft
- ZIP code
- 11563
Lynbrook’s neighbors
7 towns share a border with Lynbrook.
All 4 graded towns on its borders grade higher than its A−; Valley Stream (A−) is closest.
East RockawayHewlettValley StreamNorth LynbrookRockville CentreMalverneLakeviewLynbrook
How the neighbors grade
| Town | NY rank | Overall | Cost | Safety | Schools | Health |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Lynbrook | #149 | A− | D− | — | A | A− |
| East Rockaway | #114 | A | D− | — | A− | A |
| Hewlett | — | — | — | — | — | — |
| Valley Stream | #140 | A− | D− | — | A− | A− |
| North Lynbrook | — | — | — | — | — | — |
| Rockville Centre | #37 | A+ | D− | A | A | A+ |
| Malverne | #134 | A | D− | — | A− | A |
| Lakeview | — | — | — | — | — | — |
Lynbrook, East Rockaway, Valley Stream and Malverne report no FBI crime data of their own. Hewlett, North Lynbrook and Lakeview aren’t graded (fewer than 1,000 residents, or not enough data). Compare Lynbrook with a neighbor →
Questions about Lynbrook
Short answers, built from the data on this page.
Is Lynbrook, NY a good place to live?
For most people who can afford it, yes. Lynbrook grades A− overall, better than 82% of U.S. towns and #149 of 745 in New York. It grades A− for health and A for schools. Cost of living is its weak spot, with a D−.
Is Lynbrook, NY expensive?
Yes. Cost of living, which also weighs rents, property taxes and how many households pay 30% or more of their income for housing, grades D−.
What is Lynbrook, NY known for?
10 notable people were born here, including Bob Keeshan and Fiora Contino.