Living in North Babylon, New York
Cost of living, income, home prices, rent and demographics of North Babylon · Census data 2020–2024
North Babylon has 17,963 residents with a median age of 43.1. The median household income is $140,342 (63% higher than the New York median), the median home value is $520,500, the median rent is $2,144/month.
North Babylon at a glance
- Population
- 17,963
- Median age
- 43.1State: 39.8
- Median household income
- $140,342State: $85,974
- Median home value
- $520,500State: $423,800
- Median rent
- $2,144/moState: $1,621
- Homeowners
- 86.8%
- Bachelor's degree or higher
- 35.5%
- Average commute
- 35 min
Is North Babylon a good place to live?
Pros: Median household income 63% higher than the New York median; unemployment of 4.7%; a poverty rate of 3.3%.
Cons: Home values 23% higher than the state median; an average commute of 35 minutes.
The weather is best in June to September.
Cost of living in North Babylon
Housing is the biggest part of the cost of living. In North Babylon the median home value is $520,500, 56% higher than the U.S. median. Renters pay a median of $2,144 per month, which is 35% of household income. Homeowners with a mortgage pay $3,000 a month in housing costs.
North Babylon median household income
The median household income in North Babylon is $140,342 and the income per person is $51,210. 3.3% of residents live below the poverty line (New York: 14%).
Housing in North Babylon: homes for sale and rent
- Housing units
- 5,964
- Owner-occupied
- 86.8%
- Renter-occupied
- 13.2%
- Vacant
- 2.1%Includes seasonal homes
- Median year built
- 1960
- Average household size
- 3.06
North Babylon demographics
- Population
- 17,963
- Median age
- 43.1
- Under 18
- 19.9%
- 65 and older
- 17.2%
- Households
- 5,836
- Foreign-born
- 14.1%
- Veterans
- 4%Adults 18+
Hispanic or Latino can be of any race. Population history of North Babylon ›
Education in North Babylon
35.5% of adults 25 and older in North Babylon have a bachelor's degree or higher (New York: 40.2%), and 14.3% have a graduate or professional degree.
Jobs and commute in North Babylon
- Unemployment rate
- 4.7%State: 6.4%
- Average commute
- 35 minState: 33 min
- Work from home
- 10.8%
- Drive alone
- 72.1%
- Public transit
- 7.6%
- Walk to work
- 1.2%
- Homes with broadband
- 92.2%
North Babylon vs nearby towns
| Town | Population | Median income | Home value | Rent |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| North Babylon | 17,963 | $140,342 | $520,500 | $2,144 |
| Deer Park | 27,990 | $137,105 | $543,500 | $1,906 |
| West Babylon | 43,570 | $129,519 | $531,900 | $2,225 |
| Baywood | 8,176 | $118,750 | $456,500 | $2,702 |
| West Islip | 26,865 | $176,281 | $614,300 | $2,765 |
| Babylon | 12,185 | $140,820 | $658,500 | $2,427 |
| Wheatley Heights | 4,729 | $118,036 | $538,200 | $1,688 |
| Brightwaters | 3,179 | $218,000 | $768,600 | $1,728 |
| North Lindenhurst | 10,952 | $123,342 | $495,300 | $2,100 |
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What is the median household income in North Babylon, NY?
The median household income in North Babylon is $140,342, 63% 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 North Babylon?
The median home value in North Babylon is $520,500, compared with $423,800 in New York.
How much is rent in North Babylon?
The median gross rent in North Babylon is $2,144 per month, about 35% of household income.
Is North Babylon, NY a good place to live?
Pluses: median household income 63% higher than the New York median; unemployment of 4.7%; a poverty rate of 3.3%. Minuses: home values 23% higher than the state median; an average commute of 35 minutes.
What is the median age in North Babylon?
The median age in North Babylon is 43.1 years (New York: 39.8).
How long is the commute in North Babylon?
The average commute to work in North Babylon is 35 minutes; 10.8% of workers work from home.
What is the unemployment rate in North Babylon?
The unemployment rate in North Babylon is 4.7% (U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-year estimates 2020–2024).
How educated is North Babylon?
35.5% of adults in North 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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