Personal loans in Amityville, NY

At about 9,577 residents, Amityville is larger than roughly 84% of the places in New York. Amityville, New York — home to about 9,577 people — is a small town, so the terms you are offered follow New York law rather than any local rule.

By the Personalloaner Editorial Team · Last updated 2026-09-16

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Population in Amityville climbed about 0.4% over the three years from 2020 to 2023. Judge Amityville offers on total cost, not on how quickly the money arrives. Which products a lender may offer to Amityville's 9,577 residents follows from the New York consumer-lending framework. Borrowers who want a bigger city can look to Massapequa Park, NY about 2 miles away.

Amityville: population, trend and location

What follows is Amityville's place in the Census record, alongside the New York rules that govern a personal loan made here.

How personal loans work in Amityville

Amityville is a small town of about 9,577 people, and the personal loans written here are mostly unsecured — no collateral, so the lender leans on your credit file. The rate you see advertised is a range, not a promise, until a lender reviews your file in Amityville. Shortening the term on a Amityville loan raises the monthly payment but cuts the interest; lengthening it does the reverse.

Land, water and location for Amityville

Inside Amityville's boundaries lie roughly 2.1 square miles of land and 0.42 square miles of water. The resulting density is about 4,658 people per square mile. New York, the largest place in New York, is about 27 miles from Amityville. Counting outward 50 miles, 121 larger communities surround Amityville. The 100-mile radius contains 174 larger places.

Which New York laws govern a loan in Amityville

Below are the New York rules that apply to a loan made in Amityville, each with the regulator that issued it.

RuleDetailSource
State lending regulatorNew York State Department of Financial Services (DFS)
Source says: "Notify the Department of Financial Services at (800) 342-3736 if you believe payday loans are being made in New York"
New York State Department of Financial Services
as of 2026-09-16
Maximum legal interest rate (usury cap)16% per annum maximum civil rate (Banking Law 14-a; General Obligations Law 5-501)
Source says: "The maximum rate of interest provided for in section 5-501 of the general obligations law shall be sixteen per centum per annum."
New York State Senate (Open Legislation)
as of 2026-09-16
Payday lending statusIllegal in New York State, in person, by telephone, or over the Internet
Source says: "Payday loans are illegal in New York State."
New York State Department of Financial Services
as of 2026-09-16

What is available to Amityville borrowers

At roughly 4,658 people per square mile, Amityville is fairly dense; 121 larger places lie within 50 miles. Lenders licensed in New York reach Amityville's 9,577 residents online, so the nearest branch is not what sets your APR. The nearest bigger place is Massapequa Park, NY about 2 miles away.

Amityville's place among New York's 595 places

Among New York's 595 places, Amityville sits at 95th for population, a share of roughly 0.1% of the state. On the 2020-to-2023 trend, Amityville stands 72nd among New York's 595 places — roughly the 88th percentile. Its roughly 4,658 residents per square mile place it 78th among New York's places. In land area, Amityville ranks 204th among New York's 595 places.

How we get paid: if you apply through the link above, a lending partner may send us a referral fee. It never changes the rate you are offered or what we publish. We are not a lender and we do not process applications. The lowest rates are only available to the most qualified applicants. Full disclosure.

Common questions

What are my options in Amityville if my credit is poor?
Borrowing is still possible, but expect a higher APR and a smaller approved amount. Lenders that accept lower scores hold statewide licences, so what is open to you in Amityville is the same as anywhere in New York.
What loan size can I expect in Amityville?
Most personal loans sit somewhere between $1,000 and $50,000, though the figure you are approved for turns on the lender, your income and your credit. Model the monthly payment first with our personal loan calculator.
Do I have to pledge anything to borrow in Amityville?
For an unsecured personal loan, no — there is nothing to pledge. A secured loan, such as home equity or one secured by a vehicle, does require collateral, and default puts that asset at risk.
Does comparing loans in Amityville cost me credit score points?
Not during pre-qualification, which normally uses a soft pull and leaves your score alone. Submitting a full application triggers a hard inquiry, which can trim a few points briefly.

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