Top 5 Best Towns on Long Island

Greenport

Located on the North Fork of Long Island, Greenport was originally settled in 1682 as a whaling and shipbuilding village with a protected harbor. Today, Greenport is still a bustling harbor, home to hundreds of vessels, from small fishing boats to shining yachts. Greenport is consistently ranked as one of the safest towns on Long Island, and features gorgeous homes in a suburban setting. The downtown area sports plenty of boutique shops, and restaurants that use plenty of locally-sourced ingredients.


Smithtown

Midway across the Island, on the North Shore is the picturesque city of Smithtown. A family-friendly suburb, Smithtown offers affordable homes on tree-lined streets, and is one of the best places to live on Long Island. The average house here sells for around $475,000, while the average household income is over $110,000, making Smithtown and affluent city that is also affordable for young families and professionals starting their careers. The town has also worked hard to revitalize their downtown area to bring in more restaurants, entertainment, and nightlife to help encourage younger generations to move in.


Bellmore

Down on the South Shore, Bellmore is a quiet hamlet only 45 minutes from Penn Station by train. It's one of the best places to live in Long Island and commute to NYC, with gorgeous suburban settings complemented by the natural beauty of a waterfront community. Just 5 miles from Jones Beach Park, living in Bellmore gives you easy access to one of the most popular beaches on the Island. The Park also hosts a number of concerts throughout the year, as well as programs for kids and families.


Roslyn

Roslyn is also one of the most sought after neighborhoods on Long Island because of the quality of its schools. Roslyn Public Schools serve just over 3,000 students across 7 communities. Students at Roslyn High School perform significantly better on the SATs than other New York students on average, and the school boasts a high acceptance rate to top-tier colleges. It also has scenic locations such as Roslyn Pond Park or Clark Botanic Garden where you can enjoy the peace and quiet of nature. If you're more of a beach person, you can hed to North Hempstead Beach Park where you can fish, kayak, swim, or just have a nice picnic along the shore.


Massapequa

Located along the South Shore of Long Island, New York, Massapequa has an area of 3.6 square miles, making it relatively small. It has a population of around 20,000 people with the number growing as more young families move out to the area due to its excellent schools and general proximity to New York City. Like the other towns, Massapequa offers a quiet, suburban vibe.


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