Living in Bay Shore, New York
Cost of living, income, home prices, rent and demographics of Bay Shore · Census data 2020–2024
Bay Shore has 31,683 residents with a median age of 34.6. The median household income is $105,618 (23% higher than the New York median), the median home value is $492,200, the median rent is $2,063/month.
Bay Shore at a glance
- Population
- 31,683
- Median age
- 34.6State: 39.8
- Median household income
- $105,618State: $85,974
- Median home value
- $492,200State: $423,800
- Median rent
- $2,063/moState: $1,621
- Homeowners
- 62.5%
- Bachelor's degree or higher
- 30.1%
- Average commute
- 26 min
Is Bay Shore a good place to live?
Pros: Median household income 23% higher than the New York median; an average commute of 26 minutes; unemployment of 4.7%; a poverty rate of 10.2%.
Cons: Home values 16% higher than the state median.
The weather is best in June to September.
Cost of living in Bay Shore
Housing is the biggest part of the cost of living. In Bay Shore the median home value is $492,200, 48% higher than the U.S. median. Renters pay a median of $2,063 per month, which is 36.7% of household income. Homeowners with a mortgage pay $3,265 a month in housing costs.
Bay Shore median household income
The median household income in Bay Shore is $105,618 and the income per person is $42,341. 10.2% of residents live below the poverty line (New York: 14%).
Housing in Bay Shore: homes for sale and rent
- Housing units
- 10,300
- Owner-occupied
- 62.5%
- Renter-occupied
- 37.5%
- Vacant
- 4.4%Includes seasonal homes
- Median year built
- 1965
- Average household size
- 3.18
Bay Shore demographics
- Population
- 31,683
- Median age
- 34.6
- Under 18
- 27.3%
- 65 and older
- 12.7%
- Households
- 9,846
- Foreign-born
- 32.9%
- Veterans
- 4.3%Adults 18+
Hispanic or Latino can be of any race. Population history of Bay Shore ›
Education in Bay Shore
30.1% of adults 25 and older in Bay Shore have a bachelor's degree or higher (New York: 40.2%), and 13.7% have a graduate or professional degree.
Jobs and commute in Bay Shore
- Unemployment rate
- 4.7%State: 6.4%
- Average commute
- 26 minState: 33 min
- Work from home
- 9.9%
- Drive alone
- 71%
- Public transit
- 4.2%
- Walk to work
- 1.5%
- Homes with broadband
- 90.1%
Bay Shore vs nearby towns
| Town | Population | Median income | Home value | Rent |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bay Shore | 31,683 | $105,618 | $492,200 | $2,063 |
| Brightwaters | 3,179 | $218,000 | $768,600 | $1,728 |
| Islip | 17,362 | $120,909 | $542,200 | $2,235 |
| West Bay Shore | 4,208 | $137,083 | $584,400 | $2,370 |
| North Bay Shore | 20,282 | $141,915 | $497,600 | $1,597 |
| Baywood | 8,176 | $118,750 | $456,500 | $2,702 |
| West Islip | 26,865 | $176,281 | $614,300 | $2,765 |
| East Islip | 13,573 | $147,996 | $593,200 | $2,708 |
| Islip Terrace | 5,168 | $155,313 | $519,200 | $2,640 |
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What is the median household income in Bay Shore, NY?
The median household income in Bay Shore is $105,618, 23% 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 Bay Shore?
The median home value in Bay Shore is $492,200, compared with $423,800 in New York.
How much is rent in Bay Shore?
The median gross rent in Bay Shore is $2,063 per month, about 36.7% of household income.
Is Bay Shore, NY a good place to live?
Pluses: median household income 23% higher than the New York median; an average commute of 26 minutes; unemployment of 4.7%; a poverty rate of 10.2%. Minuses: home values 16% higher than the state median.
What is the median age in Bay Shore?
The median age in Bay Shore is 34.6 years (New York: 39.8).
How long is the commute in Bay Shore?
The average commute to work in Bay Shore is 26 minutes; 9.9% of workers work from home.
What is the unemployment rate in Bay Shore?
The unemployment rate in Bay Shore is 4.7% (U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-year estimates 2020–2024).
How educated is Bay Shore?
30.1% of adults in Bay Shore 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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