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Lindenhurst, NY

Lindenhurst is a village in Suffolk County, New York, United States, on the southern shore of Long Island in the town of Babylon.

The village is officially known as the Incorporated Village of Lindenhurst. 

The village was originally named "Breslau" because the town's original German settlers were from the city of Breslau in Silesia (present-day Wrocław, Poland.) The town was founded in 1873 and renamed Lindenhurst in 1891. On October 30, 2012, Hurricane Sandy flooded over half the village's streets. On the southern side of Montauk Highway, the water reached up to 6 feet (1.8 m) high.

When multiple fires broke out south of Montauk Highway, firefighters were able to contain these fires to their respective dwellings limiting further damage to neighboring houses. Firefighters from most of the Town of Babylon helped control the fires in Lindenhurst. Firefighters fought the blazes in water that was four feet high in higher spots and six feet in lower areas. The people who lived on the northern side of Lindenhurst had no power for over one week. Because of incidents of looting the vacated homes on the southern side of Lindenhurst, the police force had to impose limitations. Curfews were enforced, and only people with proof of residency were allowed south of Montauk Highway. After two days, the water receded.

Lindenhurst is located at 40°41′7″N 73°22′20″W (40.685400, -73.372228).

According to the United States Census Bureau, the village has a total area of 10.0 km² (3.8 sq mi), of which 3.8 square miles (9.8 km²) is land and 0.1 square miles (0.26 km²) (1.57%) is water. 

Lindenhurst is bordered by Copiague to the west, North Amityville to the northwest, North Lindenhurst to the north, West Babylon to the east, and the Great South Bay to the south.

Lindenhurst, NY, is committed to enhancing the health and wellness of its residents through comprehensive healthcare services provided by Good Samaritan Hospital Medical Center and South Shore Family Medical Associates. Mental health support is available through the Family Service League, while fitness centers like LA Fitness and Orangetheory Fitness promote physical activity. Personalized nutrition counseling is offered by the Balance Health and Wellness Center, and holistic therapies are available at the Jericho Medical Wellness Center.

Top Sites in Lindenhurst, NY: South Shore Theatre Experience, Adventureland Amusement Park, Venetian Shores Park.

Population: 27,064 (2022). ZIP Code: 11757. Area code: 631. Elevation: 30 ft (9 m). Incorporated: 1923. Area: 3.81 sq mi (9.87 km²).

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What is the race population of Lindenhurst, NY?

The largest Lindenhurst racial/ethnic groups are White (77.9%) followed by Hispanic (15.1%) and Black (3.3%). With 27,139 people, Lindenhurst is the 95th most populated city in the state of New York out of 1,523 cities. But watch out, Lindenhurst, because Ossining village with 27,076 people, and Auburn with 26,674 people are right behind you.

What is the crime rate in Lindenhurst, NY?

The crime rate in Lindenhurst is considerably higher than the national average across all communities in America from the largest to the smallest, although at 16 crimes per one thousand residents, it is not among the communities with the very highest crime rate. The chance of becoming a victim of either violent or property crime in Lindenhurst is 1 in 64. Based on FBI crime data, Lindenhurst is not one of the safest communities in America. Relative to New York, Lindenhurst has a crime rate that is higher than 81% of the state's cities and towns of all sizes.

What is the sales tax in Lindenhurst, NY?

Lindenhurst Village is located in Suffolk County in New York, United States, and has a sales tax rate of 8.625%. This is the combination of local and state sales tax rates. The Lindenhurst Village sales tax rate of 8.625% is among the highest in the state. It is only 0.250% lower than New York’s highest rate, which is 8.875% in places like Yonkers.

Sources

Wikipedia

Village of Lindenhurst

Family Service League

The Balance Health and Wellness Center

LA Fitness

Fever

Orangetheory Fitness

South Shore Family Medical Associates

Catholic Health

Neighborhood Scout

NY Demographics by Cubit

Belmont Lake State Park

Zamp

South Shore Theatre Experience

Adventureland Amusement Park

Venetian Shores Park

Babylon Village

Lindenhurst, NY Crime Rates

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