WOODBURY, LONG ISLAND

Woodbury, Long Island

Woodbury is a hamlet and census-designated place located in Nassau County in the Town of Oyster Bay, Long Island, New York. As of 2000 census, there were 9,010 people, 2,851 households, and 2,297 families residing in the CDP. The median income for a household in the CDP was $122,643, and the median income for a family was $139,409. Males had a median income of $100,000 and only $51,506 for females. Woodbury has a higher than average in terms of families (non-single residences) with 87.7% of the population. The latitude of Woodbury is 40.825N. The longitude is -73.468W. It is in the Eastern Standard time zone. Elevation is 177 feet.

The majority percentage of ancestry groups in the community are 16% Russian, 12% Italian, 8% Polish, and only 7% German. It is known for a large Jewish population. The Parish of Holy Name of Jesus was created on June 27, 1962. It is one of the parishes actively serving the residents of Woodbury.

Many luxurious hotels you can find in the area have very affordable rates. The Best Western Woodbury Inn offers easy access to Nassau Coliseum Convention Center, Nassau County Museum of Art and Long Island's finest cultural establishments. Each room is completely equipped all the necessities you need like complimentary high-speed Internet access, cable satellite television and many more. Enjoy the nearby golf course, the Roosevelt Field Shopping Center and various shops. The community also offers catering halls, restaurants, professional buildings and recreational areas. The unique atmosphere in the area lends itself to a nice life and a great place to live. The area has plenty of neighborhoods, some of which are named Woodbury Estates and Rolling Hills. The housing styles include ranch styles, capes, split-ranches, and colonials. It normally ranges from $500,000 to $2.5 million. Several condominiums you can find in the community including the luxury gated community of Eagle Chase.

Every resident in Woodbury must be proud of their historic sites and attractions. Some of them are Adventure land Amusement Park, nearby Bethpage State Park, Nassau Veterans Memorial Coliseum, Tilles Center for Performing Arts, and many more. The famous Bethpage State Park is world renowned for its beautiful setting, bold design and challenging layout. It requires a solid game and intense focus and hosted the national USGA or PGA TOUR event. The Nassau Veterans Memorial Coliseum has 18,000 seat multi-purpose arena located on Long Island, New York. The Coliseum hosted the New York Islanders Hockey, New York Saints Lacrosse, and New York Dragons Football as well as concerts, family shows, dirt events, and much more.