The Best Towns in Long Island For New Families | Greybarn Amityville Long Island

1: Babylon Village

Babylon Village is one of the best hidden gems of villages in Long Island. Offering a great relationship with Manhattan and neighboring towns, and a great school system, this village has everything new families would be looking for when it comes to places to raise a family.

One of the big draws of Babylon Village is the collection of hotels and attractions for access to the beach during the summer, and as a historical gateway to all the barrier beaches and Fire Island.

2: Massapequa

Massapequa is one another hidden gem in the villages of Long Island. Keeping with the atmosphere of the neighboring towns, Massapequa also offers a lot of options for families looking for a spread out suburban feel.

The Massapequa Preserve is one of the big draws when it comes to activities and outdoor life, boasting a 432 acre park with running trails, biking trails, soccer fields and more.

3: Northport

Northport is a maritime village in Long Island, known for its historical Victorian styling of it’s town center and the trolley rails that are still in place from an old installation of trolleys that used to bring residents around the town.

Beyond simply being a very pleasant town with a shipyard and trainyard historical pedigree, there are several parks and well maintained outdoor recreation areas making it a great place to play and have fun with family and friends.

4: Port Jefferson

Another town with an amazing seafaring heritage is Port Jefferson. In addition to being a spread out, quaint village in Long Island, it’s also a well known destination for fans of local theatre and literature. The Charles Dickens Festival, hosted every year, celebrates the poet and other literary works.

The town also has an exceptional school system, making it a prime choice for families looking for places to raise families well into elementary, middle, and high school.

5: Sayville

When it comes to towns that offer the very best of a world where it’s quiet, and quaint for raising a family while still offering a manageable commute to Manhattan for work, Sayville is a top contender.

Offering a suburban environment, a great school system, a nice distance from metropolitan New York, and relaxing town activities, Sayville should be at the top of considerations for new families looking for a home.

6: Amityville

Really, when it comes down to it, Amityville is the true hidden gem of Long Island for families looking to make their new home.

In addition to being one of the best harbor villages with amazing local attractions and activities, the school system and community make it one of the best towns for kids to grow up, and find fulfilling opportunities for the future.

Time and time again, we find that Amityville is still one of the best choices for families who are looking ahead to what the future holds.

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