Apartments for rent in Lynbrook, NY

Lynbrook, a small city in New York, has a population of approximately 20,000. The city's population, at an average age of just under 41, is slightly older compared to other municipalities in the state, which has an average age of 39. Just 28% of residents rent in Lynbrook, as home ownership is common in the city. With an average rent of $1,646/month, exceeding the state average by $366 per month, relatively high rent costs could be playing a role in the higher levels of ownership.

Compared to the national average (7%), Lynbrook has a high percentage of residents over the age of 25 who have advanced degrees, as 11% have earned a Master's or a Doctoral degree. In addition, 17% possess a Bachelor's degree, which also outpaces the national average. There are three primary industries in Lynbrook: education, healthcare, and retail. Combined, these industries make up 22% of the workforce in the city. Meanwhile, looking at job function, many of the city's residents work in management, as 9% of the city's population reports this as their field of work, the highest number of any field. With an average annual income of around $107K, Lynbrook workers bring in around $26,000 more than the average New York resident. Lynbrook's average income also compares favorably to the national average of $73,345.

With an average commute time of about 40 minutes, longer than most cities in New York, Lynbrook residents are well aware that it takes some patience traveling to work. Many residents (37%) commute to work by car or truck, while public transportation is used by only 10% of the city. Not many workers commute on foot.