Lindenhurst is a small town in New York's Long Island that sports a great location near the coast in a stretch of land protected by breaker islands further out into the ocean. The population of 28,000 enjoys a beautiful location with low property costs and crime that is only 30 minutes from New York City and its surrounding urban metropolitan region.

Life in Lindenhurst is affluent, like many parts of Long Island. Average incomes are about $70,000 per household while average house values are $167,500 which is well about the national average.

The town has a rich Italian heritage, though Irish and German ancestries also prevail like most of the Northeastern States.

Several hospitals and medical centers are nearby in Amityville, just 3 miles away. The massive JFK International Airport is just 28 miles away on the fringe of New York City.

This is the 4th biggest village in the State of New York, and features a number of great services like a Village Hall, Youth Center, Old Village Hall Museum, a marina, a wonderful Community Center with many different sports leagues, a department of public works, a fully functioning fire department, and full garbage pickup and removal.