Lynbrook, New York Demographics
Population trends, housing costs, income, commuting, and health, all on one page.
Lynbrook, NY Population Density Map and Area Scores
Area Score
Health, income and education, each graded from F to A+. Explore interactive maps for deeper analysis.
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A+
Health Top grade
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Income Above average
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Education Above average
Source: Map AI Methodology
Population
| Metric | Lynbrook | New York Avg | U.S. Average |
|---|---|---|---|
| Population | 20,100 | 19,748,855 | 337,468,954 |
| Population density (per sq mi) | 9985.8 | 362.0 | 86.4 |
| Population growth (%/yr) | 0.47% | 0.05% | 0.59% |
| Median age | 43.7 | 38.7 | 37.3 |
| Households | 6,942 | 7,694,043 | 130,235,071 |
Population in Lynbrook grew by 2.1% from 2009 to 2024, reaching 20,100 in 2024.
Population Growth 2009–2024
Race & Ethnicity
Age & Sex
The largest generation in Lynbrook is Gen X, aged 45–60, at 23.1% of residents. That is 2.3 points above New York as a whole.
- Gen Z 13–28 3,717 18.5% -2.0 pts
- Millennials 29–44 4,078 20.3% -1.9 pts
- Gen X 45–60 4,639 23.1% +2.3 pts
- Boomers 61–79 3,446 17.1% -0.2 pts
Residents by birth cohort, from the 2025 age distribution. The right-hand figure is how far each cohort's share sits above or below New York, in percentage points. Children younger than Gen Z and the generations before the Boomers are counted in the population but not shown here, so these shares do not add up to 100%.
Male and female share
Women are 52.9% of the people living in Lynbrook and men 47.1%.
- Women 52.9% New York 51.3%
- Men 47.1% New York 48.7%
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Economy
Lynbrook has a the economy index of A, which means it is very prosperous.
| Metric | Lynbrook | New York Avg | U.S. Average |
|---|---|---|---|
| Median household income | $134,131 | $86,556 | $80,455 |
| Income growth (%/yr) | 5.99% | 4.51% | 4.80% |
| Unemployment rate | 4.5% | 6.4% | 5.2% |
The median household income in Lynbrook is about 55% higher than in New York.
Housing
| Metric | Lynbrook | New York Avg | U.S. Average |
|---|---|---|---|
| Median home price | $601,841 | $471,885 | $248,835 |
| Median rent | $2,233 | $1,621 | $1,407 |
| Homeownership rate | 75.5% | 54.3% | 65.2% |
The median home price in Lynbrook is about 22.5 years' worth of rent — buying at the median price costs roughly as much as paying the median rent of $2,233 per month for that long.
Commute Time & Mobility
Commuters in Lynbrook spend about 60 minutes on the road round trip each working day. Over a typical 250-day work year, that adds up to roughly 252 hours, about 10.5 full days, spent commuting.
| Metric | Lynbrook | New York Avg | U.S. Average |
|---|---|---|---|
| One-way commute (min) | 30.2 | 28.7 | 22.4 |
| Round-trip commute (min) | 60.4 | 57.4 | 44.8 |
| Yearly time spent (hours) | 252 | 239 | 187 |
| Estimated yearly cost | $7,805 | $7,414 | $5,790 |
| Work from home | 17.0% | 15.0% | 15.0% |
| Highway traffic (vehicles/day) | 28,601 | 9,257 | 8,813 |
| Local road traffic (vehicles/day) | 3,627 | 1,586 | 1,355 |
The average commute time in Lynbrook is 30 minutes, longer than the 29 minutes in New York.
Estimated yearly cost applies a single national wage rule of thumb (U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics average hourly earnings), not a measurement of wages in this area. Traffic volume figures come from proprietary Ticon and TrafficZoom data.
Education & Households
Lynbrook has a education index of A, which means it is very educated.
| Metric | Lynbrook | New York Avg | U.S. Average |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bachelor's degree or higher | 44.4% | 36.5% | 31.6% |
| Average household size | 2.87 | 2.49 | 2.53 |
Health
Lynbrook has a health index of A+, which means it is exceptionally healthy.
| Metric | Lynbrook | New York Avg | U.S. Average |
|---|---|---|---|
| Life expectancy (years) | 81.1 | 80.3 | 78.3 |
| Self-rated poor health | 9.5% | 13.2% | 16.3% |
| Smokers | 11.3% | 17.4% | 19.0% |
Frequently Asked Questions
Common questions about Lynbrook, New York.
How big is Lynbrook, New York by population?
About 20,100 people live in Lynbrook, New York, in 6,942 households of 2.9 people on average. The median age is 43.7, so residents are older than the U.S. median of 37.3 by about 6 years.
How densely populated is Lynbrook, New York?
Averaged over its land area, Lynbrook, New York has 9,986 people per square mile, a density typical of a city. That is about 116 times the U.S. average of 86.
Can a typical household afford a home in Lynbrook, New York?
The median home costs 4.5 times the median household income ($601,841 against $134,131), compared with 3.1 times nationally. A ratio of about 3 is traditionally considered affordable. Median rent of $2,233 a month takes about 20% of the median household's income, below the 30% level at which HUD considers renters cost-burdened.
What share of adults in Lynbrook, New York have a college degree?
44.4% of adults in Lynbrook, New York hold a bachelor's degree or higher (about 1 in 2), well above the U.S. share of 31.6%.
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