Living in West Bay Shore, New York
Cost of living, income, home prices, rent and demographics of West Bay Shore · Census data 2020–2024
West Bay Shore has 4,208 residents with a median age of 51.2. The median household income is $137,083 (59% higher than the New York median), the median home value is $584,400, the median rent is $2,370/month.
West Bay Shore at a glance
- Population
- 4,208
- Median age
- 51.2State: 39.8
- Median household income
- $137,083State: $85,974
- Median home value
- $584,400State: $423,800
- Median rent
- $2,370/moState: $1,621
- Homeowners
- 95.4%
- Bachelor's degree or higher
- 52%
- Average commute
- 32 min
Is West Bay Shore a good place to live?
Pros: Median household income 59% higher than the New York median; an average commute of 32 minutes; unemployment of 4.5%; a poverty rate of 4.1%.
Cons: Home values 38% higher than the state median.
The weather is best in June to September.
Cost of living in West Bay Shore
Housing is the biggest part of the cost of living. In West Bay Shore the median home value is $584,400, 76% higher than the U.S. median. Renters pay a median of $2,370 per month, which is 27.8% of household income. Homeowners with a mortgage pay $3,348 a month in housing costs.
West Bay Shore median household income
The median household income in West Bay Shore is $137,083 and the income per person is $62,838. 4.1% of residents live below the poverty line (New York: 14%).
Housing in West Bay Shore: homes for sale and rent
- Housing units
- 1,638
- Owner-occupied
- 95.4%
- Renter-occupied
- 4.6%
- Vacant
- 1%Includes seasonal homes
- Median year built
- 1962
- Average household size
- 2.58
West Bay Shore demographics
- Population
- 4,208
- Median age
- 51.2
- Under 18
- 18.5%
- 65 and older
- 30.8%
- Households
- 1,621
- Foreign-born
- 9%
- Veterans
- 2.7%Adults 18+
Hispanic or Latino can be of any race. Population history of West Bay Shore ›
Education in West Bay Shore
52% of adults 25 and older in West Bay Shore have a bachelor's degree or higher (New York: 40.2%), and 25.9% have a graduate or professional degree.
Jobs and commute in West Bay Shore
- Unemployment rate
- 4.5%State: 6.4%
- Average commute
- 32 minState: 33 min
- Work from home
- 10.7%
- Drive alone
- 74.2%
- Public transit
- 7.1%
- Walk to work
- 1%
- Homes with broadband
- 97%
West Bay Shore vs nearby towns
| Town | Population | Median income | Home value | Rent |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| West Bay Shore | 4,208 | $137,083 | $584,400 | $2,370 |
| Brightwaters | 3,179 | $218,000 | $768,600 | $1,728 |
| West Islip | 26,865 | $176,281 | $614,300 | $2,765 |
| Bay Shore | 31,683 | $105,618 | $492,200 | $2,063 |
| Islip | 17,362 | $120,909 | $542,200 | $2,235 |
| Babylon | 12,185 | $140,820 | $658,500 | $2,427 |
| Captree | 282 | $79,080 | $448,900 | — |
| Baywood | 8,176 | $118,750 | $456,500 | $2,702 |
| North Babylon | 17,963 | $140,342 | $520,500 | $2,144 |
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What is the median household income in West Bay Shore, NY?
The median household income in West Bay Shore is $137,083, 59% 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 Bay Shore?
The median home value in West Bay Shore is $584,400, compared with $423,800 in New York.
How much is rent in West Bay Shore?
The median gross rent in West Bay Shore is $2,370 per month, about 27.8% of household income.
Is West Bay Shore, NY a good place to live?
Pluses: median household income 59% higher than the New York median; an average commute of 32 minutes; unemployment of 4.5%; a poverty rate of 4.1%. Minuses: home values 38% higher than the state median.
What is the median age in West Bay Shore?
The median age in West Bay Shore is 51.2 years (New York: 39.8).
How long is the commute in West Bay Shore?
The average commute to work in West Bay Shore is 32 minutes; 10.7% of workers work from home.
What is the unemployment rate in West Bay Shore?
The unemployment rate in West Bay Shore is 4.5% (U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-year estimates 2020–2024).
How educated is West Bay Shore?
52% of adults in West 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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