Long Beach, NY

Livability

directions_bike Bikeability 4/10
directions_run Walkability 5/10
directions_bus Transit 5/10
directions_car Commute 3/10
home Housing 2/10
visibility Safety 7/10
local_library Schools 8/10
local_airport Airports 10/10
school Colleges 9/10
accessibility Hospitals 3/10
directions_bike Bikeability
Challenging for Cyclists. Limited bike lanes or paths and challenging road conditions make biking difficult, suitable for only the most determined cyclists.
directions_run Walkability
Walkability Challenges. Walking is possible for a few errands, but most trips require driving or other transportation due to distance or infrastructure limitations.
directions_car Commute
Challenging Commutes. The area has long, difficult commutes with significant delays, congestion, or limited transit infrastructure.
directions_bus Transit
Limited Options. Public transportation is present but inconsistent or poorly connected, often requiring reliance on other travel methods.
home Housing
Highly Expensive. Housing and rent costs are extremely high, contributing to a significantly elevated overall cost of living.
visibility Safety
Moderately Safe. The area experiences moderate crime levels; while safe in many aspects, some caution may be necessary.
local_airport Airports
Frequent Flyer’s Paradise. Access to the airport is extremely convenient with minimal travel time. Ideal for frequent travelers.
accessibility Hospitals
Healthcare Scarce. The area has little to no access to hospitals or healthcare providers, requiring significant travel for most medical needs.
school Colleges
Well-Connected. A good selection of reputable colleges is easily accessible, providing strong options for higher education.
local_library Schools
Academic Excellence. High-performing schools with excellent test scores, strong graduation rates, and consistent college readiness. These schools regularly exceed state standards.

Residents

Population
34,741 332.4M (US)
Median Age
45.8 yr 39 yr (US)
Family Households
53.1% 64% (US)
College-Educated
51.7% 35% (US)

Economy

Median Income
$130,795 $79K (US)
Above Poverty
93.0% 88% (US)
Average Commute
46 mi 29 mi (US)
Moved Recently
10.2% 13% (US)

Housing

Median Home
$661,500 $303K (US)
Median Expenses
$1,501 $612 (US)
Median Rent
$2,212 $1,165 (US)
Owner-Occupied
56.9% 58% (US)

Crime

Violent Crime Score

Likelihood of experiencing crime involving violence or threats.

How the Violent Crime Score here compares with other places

Nassau County
2
New York-Newark-Jersey City Metro Area
4
New York
4

Property Crime Score

Likelihood of experiencing theft, burglary, or property damage.

How the Property Crime Score here compares with other places

Nassau County
2
New York-Newark-Jersey City Metro Area
3
New York
3

Climate

Month Rain (in) Snow (in) Temp (°F)
Jan 3 7 32
Feb 3 8 34
Mar 4 4 41
Apr 4 1 51
May 4 0 61
Jun 4 0 70
Jul 5 0 76
Aug 4 0 75
Sep 4 0 68
Oct 4 0 56
Nov 4 0 47
Dec 4 5 37

Hazards

Coastal Flood Risk

Inland Flood Risk

Politics

Historical Voting Patterns

This place is a true purple area, with voters evenly split, with 48% of residents leaning left and 46% leaning right.

Liberal (49%) (47%) Conservative

2016 Presidential Election Results

Donald Trump 49%
Hillary Clinton 48%
Other 3%

Related Legislative Districts

Congressional District 4, NY State Senate District 9, NY Assembly District 20, NY
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Schools

Torah High School Long Beach
<1 miles, NW • 1 star
Harriet Eisman Community School
<1 miles, E • 5 star
Harriet Eisman Community School
<1 miles, E • 5 star
East Elementary School
1 miles, E • 3.2 star
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Colleges

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Hospitals

Mount Sinai South Nassau
5 miles, NE • 2.3 star
Mercy Medical Center
7 miles, NE • 1.4 star
Nyu Winthrop Hospital
11 miles, NE • 3.2 star
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Airports

Laguardia Airport
17 miles, N • 4.6 star
Newark Liberty International Airport
27 miles, NW • 4.6 star
Long Island MacArthur Airport
33 miles, E • 1.4 star
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