Long Beach is an oceanfront city on the central section of the Long Beach Barrier Island, nicknamed "The City by the Sea" and incorporated in 1922. With 35,029 residents at the 2020 census, it blends a 2.2-mile boardwalk, Atlantic beaches, and a surf culture with high-rise condos, co-ops, and single-family streets — drawing many NYC transplants seeking a beach-town commute.
A Catholic beach Mass held in Long Beach, New YorkPhoto: Whoisjohngalt · CC BY-SA 4.0Cobble Villa (a.k.a., "Villa Clara"), a 1912-built Mediterranean Revival Style house in Long Beach, New York, listed on the National Register of Historic PlacesPhoto: DanTD · CC BY-SA 4.0Cobble Villa (a.k.a., "Villa Clara"), a 1912-built Mediterranean Revival Style house in Long Beach, New York, listed on the National Register of Historic PlacesPhoto: DanTD · CC BY-SA 4.0
Home prices in Long Beach
The median listing price in Long Beach is $872,000.
Top places in Long Beach
The Long Beach boardwalk — 2.2 miles of oceanfront boardwalk for walking, biking, and sunsets.
Long Beach beaches — Atlantic surf beaches with lifeguards in season.
The West End — beach-town bars, restaurants, and nightlife near the boardwalk.
Kennedy Plaza — downtown concerts, movies, and the farmers market in season.
Allegria Hotel and Spa — landmark oceanfront hotel.
Long Beach Historical and Preservation Society Museum — local history exhibits.
Magnolia Playground and the city's neighborhood parks.
Commuting from Long Beach
LIRR Long Beach Branch; Long Beach station, the branch terminus, in the city (per MTA station listings, read September 24, 2026).
Typical weekday trip to Penn Station: approximately 55–60 minutes (approximate; direct electric trains).
Approximate drive to Midtown Manhattan: ~45–60 minutes (approximate; via the Atlantic Beach Bridge and Meadowbrook Parkway; longer with traffic).
Schools in Long Beach
Public schools: Long Beach City School District. For enrollment and performance data, see the state report card in Town links below. Confirm school assignment for any address directly with the district.
Long Beach FAQs
What is the housing market like in Long Beach, NY? The median listing price in Long Beach is $872,000. Median listing price · Realtor.com · September 24, 2026
How is the commute from Long Beach, NY? LIRR Long Beach Branch; Long Beach station, the branch terminus, in the city (per MTA station listings, read September 24, 2026).
Which school district serves Long Beach, NY? Long Beach is served by Long Beach City School District. See the state report card in Town links, and confirm school assignment for a specific address with the district.
