Long Island
Huntington, New York
Town in Suffolk County
A North Shore town of harbors, villages and a cultural downtown
Huntington is a large town on Suffolk's North Shore, including the Village of Huntington Bay, the hamlet of Huntington, Cold Spring Harbor, Northport, Greenlawn, Centerport and Melville's office corridor. The hamlet's Main Street and the Paramount theater make it one of Long Island's liveliest downtowns.
History & Local Character
Huntington was settled in 1653 and remained a farming and harbor community into the 19th century. The railroad and postwar development turned it into a suburban town while preserving village centers and the North Shore's estates.
Housing & Real Estate
The town offers everything from waterfront estates in Lloyd Neck and Centre Island to colonials, ranches and townhouses in Elwood, Greenlawn and Melville.
Restaurants & Shopping
Huntington village's New York Avenue and Main Street carry a dense restaurant and bar scene, with seafood in Northport and Centerport and cafes along Cold Spring Harbor's Main Street.
Schools & Education
The town contains more than a dozen school districts, including Huntington, Northport-East Northport, Cold Spring Harbor and Half Hollow Hills.
Parks & Recreation
Heckscher State Park, Caumsett State Historic Park Preserve, Sunken Meadow State Park and the town's beaches at Centerport and Asharoken provide shoreline and woodland recreation.
Transportation & Accessibility
The LIRR's Port Jefferson branch stops at Huntington, Cold Spring Harbor and Northport, with the Long Island Expressway and Route 25A carrying traffic.
Local Businesses
Restaurants, galleries, music venues, boutiques and professional services line Huntington village's Main Street, with marine businesses around the harbors and offices in Melville.
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Nearby Attractions
- The Paramount
- Caumsett State Historic Park Preserve
- Cold Spring Harbor
- Heckscher State Park
Advantages & Considerations
Advantages
- Vibrant village downtown with live music and dining
- North Shore beaches and preserves
- Rail service on the Port Jefferson branch
Considerations
- High property taxes
- Long east-west commutes
- Parking pressure in the village on weekends
Frequently Asked Questions
Is Huntington a city?
No. Huntington is a town in Suffolk County; the hamlet of Huntington is the community most people mean when they say Huntington.
What is there to do in Huntington village?
The village has restaurants, bars, the Paramount theater, galleries and shops along Main Street and New York Avenue.