Living in Babylon, New York
Cost of living, income, home prices, rent and demographics of Babylon · Census data 2020–2024
Babylon has 12,185 residents with a median age of 45.5. The median household income is $140,820 (64% higher than the New York median), the median home value is $658,500, the median rent is $2,427/month.
Babylon at a glance
- Population
- 12,185
- Median age
- 45.5State: 39.8
- Median household income
- $140,820State: $85,974
- Median home value
- $658,500State: $423,800
- Median rent
- $2,427/moState: $1,621
- Homeowners
- 78.6%
- Bachelor's degree or higher
- 50.9%
- Average commute
- 33 min
Is Babylon a good place to live?
Pros: Median household income 64% higher than the New York median; unemployment of 3.5%; a poverty rate of 3.5%.
Cons: Home values 55% higher than the state median; an average commute of 33 minutes.
The weather is best in June to September.
Cost of living in Babylon
Housing is the biggest part of the cost of living. In Babylon the median home value is $658,500, 98% higher than the U.S. median. Renters pay a median of $2,427 per month, which is 31.7% of household income. Homeowners with a mortgage pay $3,810 a month in housing costs.
Babylon median household income
The median household income in Babylon is $140,820 and the income per person is $69,257. 3.5% of residents live below the poverty line (New York: 14%).
Housing in Babylon: homes for sale and rent
- Housing units
- 4,795
- Owner-occupied
- 78.6%
- Renter-occupied
- 21.4%
- Vacant
- 3%Includes seasonal homes
- Median year built
- 1956
- Average household size
- 2.60
Babylon demographics
- Population
- 12,185
- Median age
- 45.5
- Under 18
- 18.9%
- 65 and older
- 20.1%
- Households
- 4,650
- Foreign-born
- 7.3%
- Veterans
- 5.2%Adults 18+
Hispanic or Latino can be of any race. Population history of Babylon ›
Education in Babylon
50.9% of adults 25 and older in Babylon have a bachelor's degree or higher (New York: 40.2%), and 24.5% have a graduate or professional degree.
Jobs and commute in Babylon
- Unemployment rate
- 3.5%State: 6.4%
- Average commute
- 33 minState: 33 min
- Work from home
- 20.1%
- Drive alone
- 63.3%
- Public transit
- 7.8%
- Walk to work
- 2.7%
- Homes with broadband
- 98.2%
Babylon vs nearby towns
| Town | Population | Median income | Home value | Rent |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Babylon | 12,185 | $140,820 | $658,500 | $2,427 |
| West Islip | 26,865 | $176,281 | $614,300 | $2,765 |
| West Babylon | 43,570 | $129,519 | $531,900 | $2,225 |
| Lindenhurst | 27,142 | $130,128 | $521,500 | $1,885 |
| North Babylon | 17,963 | $140,342 | $520,500 | $2,144 |
| North Lindenhurst | 10,952 | $123,342 | $495,300 | $2,100 |
| West Bay Shore | 4,208 | $137,083 | $584,400 | $2,370 |
| Brightwaters | 3,179 | $218,000 | $768,600 | $1,728 |
| Copiague | 23,424 | $127,369 | $484,500 | $2,199 |
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Babylon ZIP code ›Weather and climate ›Living in Babylon: FAQ
What is the median household income in Babylon, NY?
The median household income in Babylon is $140,820, 64% higher than the New York median of $85,974 (U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-year estimates 2020–2024).
What is the average home price in Babylon?
The median home value in Babylon is $658,500, compared with $423,800 in New York.
How much is rent in Babylon?
The median gross rent in Babylon is $2,427 per month, about 31.7% of household income.
Is Babylon, NY a good place to live?
Pluses: median household income 64% higher than the New York median; unemployment of 3.5%; a poverty rate of 3.5%. Minuses: home values 55% higher than the state median; an average commute of 33 minutes.
What is the median age in Babylon?
The median age in Babylon is 45.5 years (New York: 39.8).
How long is the commute in Babylon?
The average commute to work in Babylon is 33 minutes; 20.1% of workers work from home.
What is the unemployment rate in Babylon?
The unemployment rate in Babylon is 3.5% (U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-year estimates 2020–2024).
How educated is Babylon?
50.9% of adults in Babylon have a bachelor's degree or higher.
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-year estimates 2020–2024 (margins of error apply, especially in small towns). Figures are in 2024 dollars.
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