New York metro, NY-NJ relocation guide
Moving to Lake Grove, NY
$782,500Median listing price
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About Lake Grove
Lake Grove is an incorporated village in the Town of Brookhaven, centered on the Smith Haven Mall corridor along Middle Country Road. It is a convenient, retail-anchored suburb with mid-century split-levels and ranches, newer townhome communities, and the village-run Lake Grove Swim Park.
Home prices in Lake Grove
The median listing price in Lake Grove is $782,500.
Top places in Lake Grove
- Smith Haven Mall — the region's major enclosed shopping center.
- Lake Grove Swim Park — village residents' pool and recreation complex (shown in the Commons photo below).
- The Good Steer — landmark Long Island steakhouse (shown in the Commons photo below).
- Avalon Park & Preserve (nearby Stony Brook) — trails and the labyrinth.
- Village parks and sports fields.
Commuting from Lake Grove
- Nearest LIRR stations: Stony Brook or Port Jefferson (Port Jefferson Branch); most Penn Station trips require a transfer (per MTA station pages, read September 25, 2026).
- Estimated weekday trip: approximately 1h45–2h05 to Penn Station via the Port Jefferson Branch; verify against the current timetable.
- Approximate drive to Midtown Manhattan: ~1h10–1h50 depending on traffic.
Lake Grove FAQs
- What is the housing market like in Lake Grove, NY?
The median listing price in Lake Grove is $782,500. Median listing price · Realtor.com · September 25, 2026 - How is the commute from Lake Grove, NY?
Nearest LIRR stations: Stony Brook or Port Jefferson (Port Jefferson Branch); most Penn Station trips require a transfer (per MTA station pages, read September 25, 2026).
Town links
Town government
Schools
Transit
Official town resources. School report cards via the New York State Education Department.