West Babylon, NY Overview

Boasting an unusual past as a floriculture zone that specialized in tulips, West Babylon has matured into an elegant and bustling suburb. Famous residents of the past include Walt Whitman, who served the community as a teacher. The past is honored and well preserved, adding a sense of richness in architecture and spirit. At the same time, services are progressive and the location is excellent. Fine schools are complemented by a modern library with full computer and Internet facilities. The library also preserves a collection of photographs of West Babylon in the early 20th century, from stylish Victorian homes to nurseries and farms. Several parks provide space and facilities for basketball, soccer, tennis, and picnicking or free play. The community spirit is best exemplified in the many active civic and social groups who add so much to the quality of life.

Summary

Population Growth (since 2000) -1%
Population Density (ppl / mile) 5,006.00
Household Size (ppl) 2.908
Households w/ Children 30%

Housing Stability

Annual Residential Turnover 0%
5+ Years in Residency 52%
Median Year in Residency 5.68

Housing Inventory

West Babylon, NY Housing Inventory 536 3,904 9,775 9,775 536 3,904 9,775

Market Overview

84 listings with an estimated median price of $599,000

Price Count
$200K - 300K 5
$300K - 400K 5
$400K - 500K 12
$500K - 600K 22
$600K - 700K 20
$700K - 800K 10
$800K - 900K 5
$1M - Max 5
Property Type Count
Single Family 71
Commercial 7
Rental 30
CoOp 5
Multi Family 1

(Data as of 4/26/2024)

Population Demographics

The population of the community broken down by age group. The numbers at the top of each bar indicate the number of people in the age bracket below.

West Babylon, NY Population Demographics

Total: 40,392

Households:13,679

Median Age: 41.60

Climate and Weather

The Temperature chart displays average high and low values for January and July, and is designed to provide an indication of both seasonal and daily temperature variability. The Weather Risk Index indicates the calculated risk of each type of weather event occurring in the future. This risk is based on historical localized storm events and weather patterns. The national average for each type of weather event equals a score of 100, so a score of 200 would represent twice the risk as the national average, and a score of 50 would represent half the risk of the national average.

Temperature (degrees F)

West Babylon, NY Temperature

Weather Risk

West Babylon, NY Weather Risk

Education

The Community Educational Index chart is based on the U.S. Census Bureau's Socioeconomic Status (SES) elements. Factors used in creating the index below are income, educational achievement, and occupation of persons within the selected ZIP code. Since this index is based on the population of an entire Zip code, it may not reflect the nature of an individual school.

Education Climate Index

West Babylon, NY Education Climate Index

Highest Education Level Attained

West Babylon, NY Highest Education Level Attained 10,463 5,127 2,144 1,134 2,342 4,560 2,640 10,463 2,144 1,134 2,342 4,560

Employment and Finance

Workforce

West Babylon, NY Workforce

Income by dollar range (Median Income: $82,784)

West Babylon, NY Income by dollar range 307 373 490 448 382 489 383 418 505 937 1,444 1,972 1,860 1,074 1,778 461 198 161

Fair Market Rents

The Fair Market Rents show average gross rent estimates based on figures provided by the U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD).

Studio
$1,230
One Bedroom
$1,533
Two Bedroom
$1,878
Three Bedroom
$2,429
Four Bedroom
$2,717

Smoking Ban

The Smoking Ban data indicates whether an area has a smoking ban in place for workplaces, restaurants or bars. This information represents that of the search area and may not reflect that of the whole County or State.

Workplaces
Yes
Restaurants
Yes
Bars
Yes

Crime

The Crime Index compares the risk or probability of future occurrence of certain types of crime in this community as compared to the national average. The national average for each type of crime equals a score of 1.0, so a score of 2.0 would represent twice the risk as the national average, and a score of 0.50 would represent half the risk of the national average.

West Babylon, NY Crime

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