salaryRent is higher than in 72% of U.S. cities. A typical house costs about 3.7 years of household income. Commutes are long, about 33.2 minutes each way. Most homes (81.4%) are owned, so rentals can be hard to find.
How much money do I need?
To rent here comfortably, you should earn about $83,160 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 159 of 343 cities from cheapest to most expensive.
How much do households earn in North Lindenhurst?
Share of households by yearly income. 49.2% of households earn $100,000 or more.
Rent by apartment size in North Lindenhurst
| Size | North Lindenhurst | U.S. average |
|---|---|---|
| Studio | $3,500+ | $1,338 |
| 1 bedroom | $1,981 | $1,324 |
| 2 bedrooms | $2,456 | $1,509 |
| 3 bedrooms | $2,561 | $1,698 |
Median monthly rent plus utilities for all renters, by number of bedrooms.
How expensive is North 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 North Lindenhurst, so the New York figure is shown.
Taxes and bills in North Lindenhurst
Life in North Lindenhurst
Is it cheaper to rent or buy in North Lindenhurst?
Renting is cheaper right now: about $1,358 a month less.
Owning assumes a typical $495,300 home, 10% down, a 30-year loan at 6.5% and about 1.5% a year for taxes and insurance. You would also need $49,530 for the down payment.
Frequently asked questions
What is the average rent in North Lindenhurst, NY?
Renting in North Lindenhurst costs a median of about $2,079 a month in 2026, including utilities. The New York median is $2,177.
How much do I need to make to live in North Lindenhurst?
To keep rent under 30% of income, you need about $83,160 a year, or $40 an hour at a full-time job.
Is North Lindenhurst cheap or expensive?
North Lindenhurst is rated Cheap: rent takes 18.8% of the typical household income of $133,024. It ranks 159th cheapest of 343 New York cities we track.
How much are property taxes in North Lindenhurst?
The median homeowner in North Lindenhurst pays $10,000+ a year in property taxes, about 2.02% of the median home value.
Is North 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 North Lindenhurst?
The median home value in North Lindenhurst is $495,300, about 3.7 times the typical yearly household income.
10,952 people live in North Lindenhurst. Numbers are typical (middle) values.