Albany, OR vs Lindenhurst, NY
Side-by-side comparison of housing, income, commute, safety, and quality of life.
Score Snapshot
No universal winner
Scores summarize the published model. Use the objective metric differences below and your own priorities to choose.
Albany
70.6
#1081 nationally
Lindenhurst
67.1
#1461 nationally
Lindenhurst leads in walk score (55 vs 33). Lindenhurst leads in median household income ($115,967 vs $69,777). Albany leads in average commute (21.1 min vs 34 min).
Metric-by-Metric Breakdown
| Metric | Albany, OR | Lindenhurst, NY |
|---|---|---|
| WhereAtHome Score | 70.6 (#1081) | 67.1 (#1461) |
| Population | 57,053 | 26,972 |
| Typical Home Value (ZHVI) | $439,047 | $623,592 |
| Median Household Income | $69,777 | $115,967 |
| Average Commute | 21.1 min | 34 min |
| Walk Score | 33 | 55 |
| Crime Level | 5.4 | 8.6 |
| School Rating | N/A | N/A |
| Cost of Living Index | 111 | 138 |
| Political lean County 2024 presidential margin — context only, not scored | R+24.4 | R+10.0 |
C-
70.6 Score
Albany, OR
Oregon community balancing growth and livability
Median Home
$439,047
Population
57,053
Crime
Moderate-Low
Walk Score
33
Pacific
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D+
67.1 Score
Lindenhurst, NY
Small New York city with local appeal
Median Home
$623,592
Population
26,972
Crime
Moderate
Walk Score
55
Northeast
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