salaryRent is higher than in 72% of U.S. cities. Household incomes are higher than in 87% of U.S. cities. A typical house costs about 3.7 years of household income. Commutes are long, about 32.2 minutes each way. Most homes (87.6%) are owned, so rentals can be hard to find.
How much money do I need?
To rent here comfortably, you should earn about $83,200 a year. That is $40 an hour at a full-time job.
Is rent cheaper than other New York cities?
Yes. Rent here is cheaper than in most of New York. It is number 160 of 343 cities from cheapest to most expensive.
How much do households earn in Lindenhurst?
Share of households by yearly income. 53.0% of households earn $100,000 or more.
Rent by apartment size in Lindenhurst
| Size | Lindenhurst | U.S. average |
|---|---|---|
| 1 bedroom | $1,864 | $1,324 |
| 2 bedrooms | $2,370 | $1,509 |
| 3 bedrooms | $2,853 | $1,698 |
| 4 bedrooms | $1,722 | $2,098 |
Median monthly rent plus utilities for all renters, by number of bedrooms.
How expensive is Lindenhurst overall?
Everyday prices in New York overall are 8% above the U.S. average (index 107.9, U.S. = 100).
Source: U.S. Bureau of Economic Analysis, Regional Price Parities 2024. City-level data is not published for Lindenhurst, so the New York figure is shown.
Taxes and bills in Lindenhurst
Life in Lindenhurst
Is it cheaper to rent or buy in Lindenhurst?
Renting is cheaper right now: about $1,538 a month less.
Owning assumes a typical $521,500 home, 10% down, a 30-year loan at 6.5% and about 1.5% a year for taxes and insurance. You would also need $52,150 for the down payment.
Frequently asked questions
What is the average rent in Lindenhurst, NY?
Renting in Lindenhurst costs a median of about $2,080 a month in 2026, including utilities. The New York median is $2,177.
How much do I need to make to live in Lindenhurst?
To keep rent under 30% of income, you need about $83,200 a year, or $40 an hour at a full-time job.
Is Lindenhurst cheap or expensive?
Lindenhurst is rated Cheap: rent takes 17.8% of the typical household income of $140,343. It ranks 160th cheapest of 343 New York cities we track.
How much are property taxes in Lindenhurst?
The median homeowner in Lindenhurst pays $10,000+ a year in property taxes, about 1.92% of the median home value.
Is Lindenhurst more expensive than the national average?
Overall prices in New York are 8% above the U.S. average, according to the U.S. Bureau of Economic Analysis.
How much does a house cost in Lindenhurst?
The median home value in Lindenhurst is $521,500, about 3.7 times the typical yearly household income.
27,142 people live in Lindenhurst. Numbers are typical (middle) values.