Living in North Bay Shore, New York
Cost of living, income, home prices, rent and demographics of North Bay Shore · Census data 2020–2024
North Bay Shore has 20,282 residents with a median age of 35.5. The median household income is $141,915 (65% higher than the New York median), the median home value is $497,600, the median rent is $1,597/month.
North Bay Shore at a glance
- Population
- 20,282
- Median age
- 35.5State: 39.8
- Median household income
- $141,915State: $85,974
- Median home value
- $497,600State: $423,800
- Median rent
- $1,597/moState: $1,621
- Homeowners
- 83.8%
- Bachelor's degree or higher
- 13.3%
- Average commute
- 27 min
Is North Bay Shore a good place to live?
Pros: Median household income 65% higher than the New York median; an average commute of 27 minutes; unemployment of 4%; a poverty rate of 6.8%.
Cons: Home values 17% higher than the state median.
The weather is best in June to September.
Cost of living in North Bay Shore
Housing is the biggest part of the cost of living. In North Bay Shore the median home value is $497,600, 50% higher than the U.S. median. Renters pay a median of $1,597 per month, which is 23.6% of household income. Homeowners with a mortgage pay $2,866 a month in housing costs.
North Bay Shore median household income
The median household income in North Bay Shore is $141,915 and the income per person is $34,416. 6.8% of residents live below the poverty line (New York: 14%).
Housing in North Bay Shore: homes for sale and rent
- Housing units
- 4,781
- Owner-occupied
- 83.8%
- Renter-occupied
- 16.2%
- Vacant
- 5.2%Includes seasonal homes
- Median year built
- 1967
- Average household size
- 4.46
North Bay Shore demographics
- Population
- 20,282
- Median age
- 35.5
- Under 18
- 23.5%
- 65 and older
- 11.2%
- Households
- 4,533
- Foreign-born
- 39.1%
- Veterans
- 2.2%Adults 18+
Hispanic or Latino can be of any race. Population history of North Bay Shore ›
Education in North Bay Shore
13.3% of adults 25 and older in North Bay Shore have a bachelor's degree or higher (New York: 40.2%), and 4.1% have a graduate or professional degree.
Jobs and commute in North Bay Shore
- Unemployment rate
- 4%State: 6.4%
- Average commute
- 27 minState: 33 min
- Work from home
- 2.2%
- Drive alone
- 69%
- Public transit
- 3.6%
- Walk to work
- 0.5%
- Homes with broadband
- 89.3%
North Bay Shore vs nearby towns
| Town | Population | Median income | Home value | Rent |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| North Bay Shore | 20,282 | $141,915 | $497,600 | $1,597 |
| Baywood | 8,176 | $118,750 | $456,500 | $2,702 |
| Bay Shore | 31,683 | $105,618 | $492,200 | $2,063 |
| Brightwaters | 3,179 | $218,000 | $768,600 | $1,728 |
| Deer Park | 27,990 | $137,105 | $543,500 | $1,906 |
| Islip | 17,362 | $120,909 | $542,200 | $2,235 |
| North Babylon | 17,963 | $140,342 | $520,500 | $2,144 |
| Central Islip | 38,373 | $113,707 | $436,400 | $2,071 |
| Islip Terrace | 5,168 | $155,313 | $519,200 | $2,640 |
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What is the median household income in North Bay Shore, NY?
The median household income in North Bay Shore is $141,915, 65% 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 Bay Shore?
The median home value in North Bay Shore is $497,600, compared with $423,800 in New York.
How much is rent in North Bay Shore?
The median gross rent in North Bay Shore is $1,597 per month, about 23.6% of household income.
Is North Bay Shore, NY a good place to live?
Pluses: median household income 65% higher than the New York median; an average commute of 27 minutes; unemployment of 4%; a poverty rate of 6.8%. Minuses: home values 17% higher than the state median.
What is the median age in North Bay Shore?
The median age in North Bay Shore is 35.5 years (New York: 39.8).
How long is the commute in North Bay Shore?
The average commute to work in North Bay Shore is 27 minutes; 2.2% of workers work from home.
What is the unemployment rate in North Bay Shore?
The unemployment rate in North Bay Shore is 4% (U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-year estimates 2020–2024).
How educated is North Bay Shore?
13.3% of adults in North 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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