Living in Baywood, New York
Cost of living, income, home prices, rent and demographics of Baywood · Census data 2020–2024
Baywood has 8,176 residents with a median age of 36.3. The median household income is $118,750 (38% higher than the New York median), the median home value is $456,500, the median rent is $2,702/month.
Baywood at a glance
- Population
- 8,176
- Median age
- 36.3State: 39.8
- Median household income
- $118,750State: $85,974
- Median home value
- $456,500State: $423,800
- Median rent
- $2,702/moState: $1,621
- Homeowners
- 86.2%
- Bachelor's degree or higher
- 25.2%
- Average commute
- 26 min
Is Baywood a good place to live?
Pros: Median household income 38% higher than the New York median; an average commute of 26 minutes; unemployment of 6.2%; a poverty rate of 7.9%.
Cons: Home values 8% higher than the state median.
The weather is best in June to September.
Cost of living in Baywood
Housing is the biggest part of the cost of living. In Baywood the median home value is $456,500, 37% higher than the U.S. median. Renters pay a median of $2,702 per month, which is 29.8% of household income. Homeowners with a mortgage pay $2,896 a month in housing costs.
Baywood median household income
The median household income in Baywood is $118,750 and the income per person is $40,738. 7.9% of residents live below the poverty line (New York: 14%).
Housing in Baywood: homes for sale and rent
- Housing units
- 2,064
- Owner-occupied
- 86.2%
- Renter-occupied
- 13.8%
- Vacant
- 1.3%Includes seasonal homes
- Median year built
- 1962
- Average household size
- 3.97
Baywood demographics
- Population
- 8,176
- Median age
- 36.3
- Under 18
- 23.6%
- 65 and older
- 9.9%
- Households
- 2,038
- Foreign-born
- 35.1%
- Veterans
- 1.9%Adults 18+
Hispanic or Latino can be of any race. Population history of Baywood ›
Education in Baywood
25.2% of adults 25 and older in Baywood have a bachelor's degree or higher (New York: 40.2%), and 9% have a graduate or professional degree.
Jobs and commute in Baywood
- Unemployment rate
- 6.2%State: 6.4%
- Average commute
- 26 minState: 33 min
- Work from home
- 4.4%
- Drive alone
- 68.7%
- Public transit
- 5.5%
- Walk to work
- 0.8%
- Homes with broadband
- 91.9%
Baywood vs nearby towns
| Town | Population | Median income | Home value | Rent |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Baywood | 8,176 | $118,750 | $456,500 | $2,702 |
| North Bay Shore | 20,282 | $141,915 | $497,600 | $1,597 |
| Deer Park | 27,990 | $137,105 | $543,500 | $1,906 |
| North Babylon | 17,963 | $140,342 | $520,500 | $2,144 |
| Bay Shore | 31,683 | $105,618 | $492,200 | $2,063 |
| Brightwaters | 3,179 | $218,000 | $768,600 | $1,728 |
| West Islip | 26,865 | $176,281 | $614,300 | $2,765 |
| West Bay Shore | 4,208 | $137,083 | $584,400 | $2,370 |
| Islip | 17,362 | $120,909 | $542,200 | $2,235 |
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What is the median household income in Baywood, NY?
The median household income in Baywood is $118,750, 38% 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 Baywood?
The median home value in Baywood is $456,500, compared with $423,800 in New York.
How much is rent in Baywood?
The median gross rent in Baywood is $2,702 per month, about 29.8% of household income.
Is Baywood, NY a good place to live?
Pluses: median household income 38% higher than the New York median; an average commute of 26 minutes; unemployment of 6.2%; a poverty rate of 7.9%. Minuses: home values 8% higher than the state median.
What is the median age in Baywood?
The median age in Baywood is 36.3 years (New York: 39.8).
How long is the commute in Baywood?
The average commute to work in Baywood is 26 minutes; 4.4% of workers work from home.
What is the unemployment rate in Baywood?
The unemployment rate in Baywood is 6.2% (U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-year estimates 2020–2024).
How educated is Baywood?
25.2% of adults in Baywood 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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