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Lindy love is real — and U.S. News just made it official, ranking Lindenhurst among New York’s top places to live and No. 1 in Suffolk County.
The South Shore village was among three Long Island communities — Massapequa Park ranked No. 1 and Hickville No. 3 — that cracked the state’s top 10.
The U.S. News rankings analyzed 850-plus U.S. cities based on a bevy of data points, including affordability, job prospects, quality of schools, health care access, public safety, air quality and average commute times.
This year’s survey placed a premium on quality of life, which was the most important factor to prospective residents, according to the publication’s nationwide survey of more than 3,000 people.
Lindenhurst — a close-knit community with a revitalized downtown and walkable streets that are lined with cafés, breweries, restaurants, and locally owned shops — prides itself for offering its residents and visitors a vibrant lifestyle with small-town charm and modern amenities.
U.S. News: Top 10 New York places to live
1. Massapequa Park
Population: 16,809
Average commute: 28 minutes
Median home value: $627,805
Median monthly rent: $1,914
Median household income: $167,435
2. Greece
Population: 13,670
Average commute: 18 minutes
Median home value: $168,133
Median monthly rent: $915
Median household income: $71,533
3. Hicksville
Population: 43,161
Average commute: 29 minutes
Median home value: $610,535
Median monthly rent: $1,927
Median household income: $145,460
4. Cheektowaga
Population: 75,198
Average commute: 18 minutes
Median home value: $175,658
Median monthly rent: $868
Median household income: $67,588
5. White Plains
Population: 60,608
Average commute: 32 minutes
Median home value: $625,601
Median monthly rent: $1,729
Median household income: $114,066
6. Tonawanda
Population: 14,964
Average commute: 18 minutes
Median home value: $169,077
Median monthly rent: $788
Median household income: $63,212
7. Glens Falls
Population: 12,748
Average commute: 19 minutes
Median home value: $199,043
Median monthly rent: $873
Median household income: $67,026
8. New Rochelle
Population: 84,855
Average commute: 36 minutes
Median home value: $649,178
Median monthly rent: $1,624
Median household income: $107,658
9. Elmira
Population: 26,286
Average commute: 17 minutes
Median home value: $86,794
Median monthly rent: $804
Median household income: $45,251
10. Lindenhurst
Population: 26,736
Average commute: 37 minutes
Median home value: $481,576
Median monthly rent: $1,952
Median household income: $117,992
Top photo: GLI file photo
