Living in West Babylon, New York
Cost of living, income, home prices, rent and demographics of West Babylon · Census data 2020–2024
West Babylon has 43,570 residents with a median age of 40.1. The median household income is $129,519 (51% higher than the New York median), the median home value is $531,900, the median rent is $2,225/month.
West Babylon at a glance
- Population
- 43,570
- Median age
- 40.1State: 39.8
- Median household income
- $129,519State: $85,974
- Median home value
- $531,900State: $423,800
- Median rent
- $2,225/moState: $1,621
- Homeowners
- 75.9%
- Bachelor's degree or higher
- 32.8%
- Average commute
- 31 min
Is West Babylon a good place to live?
Pros: Median household income 51% higher than the New York median; an average commute of 31 minutes; unemployment of 5.9%; a poverty rate of 5.8%.
Cons: Home values 26% higher than the state median.
The weather is best in June to September.
Cost of living in West Babylon
Housing is the biggest part of the cost of living. In West Babylon the median home value is $531,900, 60% higher than the U.S. median. Renters pay a median of $2,225 per month, which is 33.5% of household income. Homeowners with a mortgage pay $3,219 a month in housing costs.
West Babylon median household income
The median household income in West Babylon is $129,519 and the income per person is $50,568. 5.8% of residents live below the poverty line (New York: 14%).
Housing in West Babylon: homes for sale and rent
- Housing units
- 14,286
- Owner-occupied
- 75.9%
- Renter-occupied
- 24.1%
- Vacant
- 4%Includes seasonal homes
- Median year built
- 1961
- Average household size
- 3.14
West Babylon demographics
- Population
- 43,570
- Median age
- 40.1
- Under 18
- 20.7%
- 65 and older
- 16.5%
- Households
- 13,708
- Foreign-born
- 14.2%
- Veterans
- 4.4%Adults 18+
Hispanic or Latino can be of any race. Population history of West Babylon ›
Education in West Babylon
32.8% of adults 25 and older in West 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 West Babylon
- Unemployment rate
- 5.9%State: 6.4%
- Average commute
- 31 minState: 33 min
- Work from home
- 11.2%
- Drive alone
- 75.7%
- Public transit
- 4.5%
- Walk to work
- 1.6%
- Homes with broadband
- 93.7%
West Babylon vs nearby towns
| Town | Population | Median income | Home value | Rent |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| West Babylon | 43,570 | $129,519 | $531,900 | $2,225 |
| North Lindenhurst | 10,952 | $123,342 | $495,300 | $2,100 |
| Lindenhurst | 27,142 | $130,128 | $521,500 | $1,885 |
| Babylon | 12,185 | $140,820 | $658,500 | $2,427 |
| North Babylon | 17,963 | $140,342 | $520,500 | $2,144 |
| North Amityville | 21,138 | $136,654 | $466,500 | $2,467 |
| East Farmingdale | 5,666 | $119,000 | $574,200 | $2,114 |
| Copiague | 23,424 | $127,369 | $484,500 | $2,199 |
| West Islip | 26,865 | $176,281 | $614,300 | $2,765 |
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What is the median household income in West Babylon, NY?
The median household income in West Babylon is $129,519, 51% 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 West Babylon?
The median home value in West Babylon is $531,900, compared with $423,800 in New York.
How much is rent in West Babylon?
The median gross rent in West Babylon is $2,225 per month, about 33.5% of household income.
Is West Babylon, NY a good place to live?
Pluses: median household income 51% higher than the New York median; an average commute of 31 minutes; unemployment of 5.9%; a poverty rate of 5.8%. Minuses: home values 26% higher than the state median.
What is the median age in West Babylon?
The median age in West Babylon is 40.1 years (New York: 39.8).
How long is the commute in West Babylon?
The average commute to work in West Babylon is 31 minutes; 11.2% of workers work from home.
What is the unemployment rate in West Babylon?
The unemployment rate in West Babylon is 5.9% (U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-year estimates 2020–2024).
How educated is West Babylon?
32.8% of adults in West 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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