Is Lower Melville safe?
Huntington, New York · safety score updated nightly
Yes — it is one of the safer places in the metro to walk around.
VibeLoco rates Lower Melville as “Go”.
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Gogo's take on Lower Melville
“Go. Lower Melville is an exceptionally safe, quiet suburban and commercial corridor community in the Town of Huntington with very low violent crime. Visitors will find manicured residential subdivisions, major corporate offices, and highway-adjacent dining with virtually no safety concerns for daytime or nighttime travel.”
About the area
Lower Melville sits along the Route 110 business corridor on the western edge of Suffolk County, blending corporate office parks with established residential neighborhoods. It offers straightforward highway access, suburban retail centers, and peaceful residential streets near the Nassau County border.
- Car-Dependent
- Affluent Suburb
- Corporate Corridor
- Quiet & Peaceful
Walking and biking in Lower Melville
Walk score: 32/100 · Bike score: 38/100
There is no municipal bike-share system, and cycling is mostly limited to residential side streets due to high-speed traffic and limited bike lanes on arterial roads.
Reasons to go, and reasons to think twice
Pros
- Violent crime rates are exceptionally low and far below national and state averages
- High median household income exceeding $150,000 and minimal poverty under 4%
- Well-maintained suburban housing stock with high homeownership rates
- Active policing presence from Suffolk County Police Department Second Precinct
Cons
- Heavily car-dependent layout with poor pedestrian infrastructure along busy arterial roads
- Occasional retail property theft or vehicle break-ins in commercial parking plazas along Route 110
- Fast-moving vehicle traffic along Broadhollow Road and the Long Island Expressway service roads
Homelessness: Visible homelessness is practically non-existent in this area, with no encampments or noticeable panhandling present.
What Lower Melville is like at each time of day
- Morning · 5a – 11a
- Very safe and active with corporate commuters, joggers in residential side streets, and school traffic.
- Afternoon · 11a – 5p
- Safe and bustling around commercial plazas and office campuses with steady vehicular traffic.
- Evening · 5p – 10p
- Quiet and secure across residential tracts, with dining traffic concentrated around major Route 110 restaurants.
- Late night · 10p – 5a
- Calm and peaceful with virtually no foot traffic; exceptionally safe though isolated without a vehicle.
Transit, parking and getting around
Suffolk County Transit operates local bus lines such as the S1 along Route 110, while the nearest Long Island Rail Road stations are Farmingdale or Pinelawn, about a 5 to 10-minute drive away.
Parking is abundant, free, and hassle-free, with expansive private surface lots at all commercial centers, office complexes, and restaurants.
Things to do in Lower Melville
- Explore nature trails and open fields at nearby Bethpage State Park
- Shop and dine along the bustling Broadhollow Road (Route 110) commercial district
- Visit the historic Walt Whitman Birthplace State Historic Site just to the north
Local favorites
- Blackstone Steakhouse · Steakhouse · 4.5★ (1850)Upscale surf 'n' turf dining with sushi, prime cuts, and an energetic lounge scene.
- Topsellers Bagel & Deli · Bagel Shop · 4.6★ (320)Classic Long Island bagel counter serving fresh kettle-boiled bagels and breakfast sandwiches.
- Jewel Restaurant · New American · 4.4★ (920)Polished contemporary eatery by chef Tom Schaudel offering creative seasonal dishes.
Neighborhoods near Lower Melville
- The Hamlet on Olde Oyster Bay · Oyster Bay96
- Country Pointe at Plainview · Oyster Bay96
- Maywood (Babylon) · Babylon83
- Woodbury Oaks at Woodbury · Oyster Bay94
- Rolling Hills at Woodbury · Oyster Bay94
- Fort Hill (Huntington) · Huntington91
More: all Huntington neighborhoods · safest neighborhoods in New York
Common questions about Lower Melville
Is Lower Melville safe to walk at night?
Generally yes — use the same awareness you would anywhere after dark.
Is Lower Melville a good place to live?
On safety, Lower Melville scores 90/100 — safer than most of the areas we score, which is a good start for anyone looking to live here.
How walkable is Lower Melville?
Walk score 32/100 and bike score 38/100. Most trips need a car.
Which areas near Lower Melville are safer?
The Hamlet on Olde Oyster Bay (96), Country Pointe at Plainview (96), Woodbury Oaks at Woodbury (94) score higher nearby.
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