Cost of Living in North Lindenhurst, NY

Population 11,153 · New York · Data vintage 2023

152
Cost Index
(100 = US avg)
Page updated: · Data vintage: 2023 ACS 5-Year
Sources: Census ACS·BLS·NOAA·EPA·Zillow · Methodology

North Lindenhurst is a smaller New York community of around 11000 residents, where median household incomes of $125,369 and housing costs ($469,000 for a typical home) give the local cost-of-living profile a distinctly small-town shape.

Geographically, North Lindenhurst is about 25 miles southeast of Stamford, the nearest large metro. Median home values run roughly 24% lower than Stamford's $614,000.

Cost Overview

Housing 154
Rent 149

Scale: 100 = US national average. Green < 90, Red > 110.

About the Cost of Living in North Lindenhurst

The median home value in North Lindenhurst is $469,400 — 54% above the national median of $305,000. Median rent runs $1,952/month, 49% higher than the national median of $1,314/month. The median household income of $125,369/year is 68% higher than the US median of $74,580. The local unemployment rate is 3.1%, below the national average of 4.8%. New York's top state income tax rate is 10.9% and the combined sales tax is 8.5%. The climate averages highs of 61.1°F and lows of 45.9°F. Overall, North Lindenhurst has a cost of living index of 152 versus the US average of 100, meaning it is 52% more expensive.

🏠 Housing

Median Home Value
$469,400
54% above avg
Median Rent
$1,952/mo
49% above avg
Price-to-Rent Ratio
20.0x
Favors buying
Property Tax Rate
1.7%
Effective rate

HUD Fair Market Rents by Bedroom

Studio
$965
1 BR
$1,051
2 BR
$1,302
3 BR
$1,619
4 BR
$1,813
Owner-occupied 81.5%
Renter-occupied 18.5%

💰 Estimated Monthly Budget

Rent median rent
$1,952
Groceries national estimate
$400
Utilities local estimate
$88
Transportation local gas prices
$126
Estimated Total $2,566/mo

Estimates based on median data and national averages. Actual costs vary.

🛒 Food & Groceries

National BLS average prices (2023). Local prices may vary.

🥚
Eggs (dozen)
$0.548
🍞
White Bread (lb)
$1.912
🥩
Ground Beef (lb)
$5.61

🚗 Transportation

Avg Commute
35.0 min
30% above avg
Gas Price
$3.145/gal
0% below avg
Work From Home
6.0%

Commute Mode

Drove alone
76.2%
Carpooled
14.1%
Public transit
3.8%
Work from home
6.0%

Utilities

Electricity
$0.176/kWh
0% below avg

📋 Taxes

State Income Tax 10.9%
Total Sales Tax 8.5%
State rate 4.0%
Avg local rate 4.5%
Property Tax 1.7%

💼 Income & Employment

Median Household Income
$125,369
68% above avg
Per Capita Income
$47,038
Unemployment Rate
3.1%
36% below avg
Poverty Rate
6.2%
Labor Force Participation
69.5%

🎓 Education

Bachelor's degree+ 15.9%
Graduate degree 9.5%

👥 Demographics

Median Age 42.9
Male median age 39.8
Female median age 46.4

🌤 Climate

NOAA 1991–2020 Climate Normals

Avg High
61.1°F
Avg Low
45.9°F
Annual Precip
38.3"
20° 38° 55° 73° 90° JFMAMJJASOND High Low Precip
Month JanFebMarAprMayJunJulAugSepOctNovDec
High °F 394148586877838275645344
Low °F 252633425161686760483831
Precip" 2.692.033.463.613.183.453.053.253.663.372.933.60

💨 Air Quality

EPA AQS 2023 — county-level monitoring data

Median AQI 41 — Good
76.2%
Good air days/yr
195
Max AQI recorded
86
PM2.5 days
278
Ozone days

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the cost of living in North Lindenhurst, NY?

North Lindenhurst has a cost index of 152 (100 = national average). It is 52% above the national average.

What is average rent in North Lindenhurst, NY?

The median gross rent in North Lindenhurst is $1,952 per month based on 2023 Census data.

What is the average home price in North Lindenhurst?

The median home value in North Lindenhurst is $469,400 according to 2023 Census ACS data.

What is the median income in North Lindenhurst?

The median household income in North Lindenhurst is $125,369 per year (2023 ACS 5-year estimates).

What is the sales tax in North Lindenhurst, NY?

The combined state and local sales tax rate in North Lindenhurst is 8.5%. The New York state income tax top rate is 10.9%.

Is North Lindenhurst, NY affordable?

North Lindenhurst is above average in cost of living, with an index of 152 — about 52% higher than the national average.

What is the weather like in North Lindenhurst?

North Lindenhurst has average high temperatures of 61.1°F and average lows of 45.9°F. Annual precipitation is 38.3". Data from NOAA 1991–2020 Climate Normals.

North Lindenhurst at a Glance

Population
11,153
Median Income
$125,369
Home Value
$469,400
Median Rent
$1,952/mo
Unemployment
3.1%
Avg High Temp
61.1°F
Sales Tax
8.5%
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