Babylon, NY

New York · Metropolitan · City

4.7 Excellent / 5.0
12,182 Population
$143,856 Median Income
$622,100 Home Value
$2,359 Median Rent
54°F Avg Temperature
44.9 yrs Median Age
52.8% Bachelor's Degree+
4.7
Overall
4.9
Economy
4.2
Affordability
5.0
Education

People

Population12,182
Median Age44.9 yrs
Density5,055/mi²
Male / Female47% / 53%
Largest GroupWhite 86.8%

Economy

4.9/5
Median Income$143,856
Per Capita Income$69,077
Unemployment2.8%
Poverty Rate0.9%
County GDP$130,222M

Housing

4.2/5
Home Value (Census)$622,100
Zillow Value$732,603
Median Rent$2,359
Ownership RateN/A
HUD Fair Rent (2BR)$1,579

Health

Obesity27.8%
Diabetes7.0%
Depression17.9%
UninsuredN/A
SmokingN/A

Crime

Violent CrimeN/A
Property CrimeN/A
MurderN/A
Vehicle TheftN/A

Climate

Avg Temp54°F
Jan / Jul32° / 75°
Rain38 in/yr
SnowN/A
Air QualityAQI 36 (Good)

Education

5.0/5
Bachelor's+52.8%
High School+96.9%
Graduate Degree+N/A
School Quality5.39
Libraries (County)63

Community

2024 VoteR 52% / D 48%
Commute34 min
Work From Home18.9%
BroadbandN/A
EV Stations3

How Babylon Compares to the U.S. Average

Median Income$143,856
Home Value$622,100
Median Rent$2,359
Poverty Rate0.9%
Bachelor's Degree+52.8%
Unemployment2.8%
Avg Temperature53.5°F

Population & Age

Total Population12,182
Population Density5,055 per sq mi
Median Age44.9 years
Male47.2%
Female52.8%
Male 47.2%
Female 52.8%

Race & Ethnicity

White 86.8% Black 1% Hispanic 1% Other 11.2%
White86.8%
Black or African American1.0%
Hispanic or Latino1.0%
Asian0.0%
Other Races11.2%

Language

English Only88.3%
Spanish Speakers11.7%
English 88.3% Spanish 11.7%

Social Characteristics

Disability9.1%
Health Insurance97.8%

Income

91% above avg
Median Household Income$143,856
Per Capita Income$69,077
Avg Weekly Wage (County)$1,489
IRS Avg Adjusted Gross Income$139,155

Employment & Poverty

Unemployment Rate2.8%
Poverty Rate0.9%
Total Establishments (County)56,397
County GDP$130,222M

Business & Industry (County)

Restaurants & Accommodation3,828
Healthcare Facilities6,152
Retail Stores5,602
Manufacturing820
Total Establishments56,397

Industry Mix

Restaurants 3,828 Healthcare 6,152 Retail 5,602 Manufacturing 820

Tax & Cost of Living

IRS Avg AGI$139,155
Avg Property Tax Paid$15,590

Commute & Transportation

Mean Commute Time34.0 min
Work From Home18.9%

Walkability & Transit Scores

Home Values

121% above avg
Median Home Value (Census)$622,100
Zillow Home Value Index$732,603

Real Estate Market (Redfin)

Median List Price$469,990
Price Per Sq Ft$520
Homes Sold (month)3
Sale-to-List Ratio102.8%
Price Drops10.0%
Active Inventory10

Ownership & Housing Stock

Owner-Occupied80.9%

Rental Costs

103% above avg
Median Rent (Census)$2,359
Zillow Rent Index$2,750

HUD Fair Market Rent (FY2026)

Studio$1,215
1 Bedroom$1,315
2 Bedroom$1,579
3 Bedroom$1,976
4 Bedroom$2,193

Property Tax

Avg Property Tax Paid (IRS)$15,590
Effective Tax Rate (est.)2.51%

Chronic Conditions

Obesity27.8%
Diabetes7.0%
Heart Disease4.3%
High Blood Pressure26.0%
Asthma10.3%
COPD4.1%
Stroke2.2%

Behaviors & Mental Health

Binge Drinking19.7%
Physical Inactivity18.7%
Depression17.9%
Mental Distress (14+ days)15.0%
Physical Distress (14+ days)9.9%

Healthcare Access

Health Insurance Coverage97.8%
Regular Checkup79.7%
Premature Death Rate4,800 per 100K

Food & Exercise Access

Food Environment Index9.9 / 10
Exercise Access98.6%
Healthcare Facilities (County)6,152
Restaurants (County)3,828

Violent Crime (per 100,000)

Property Crime (per 100,000)

Traffic & Disaster Safety

Fatal Vehicle Crashes (County, 2022)76

Temperature

32°F Jan 75°F Jul
January Average32°F (0°C)
July Average75°F (24°C)
Annual Average53.5°F

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Precipitation38.3 in

Air Quality (EPA)

AQI Median36.0
AQI CategoryGood

Geography & Location

Elevation7 ft (2 m)
Land Area2.4 sq mi (6.2 km²)
Population Density5,055 per sq mi
Latitude40.6937°
Longitude-73.3260°
County FIPS36059

2024 Presidential Election (County)

R 52.1%
D 47.9%

Republican +4.2 points

Education

Bachelor's Degree+52.8%
High School+96.9%
School Test Score (SEDA)5.39

Urban-Rural Classification

RUCC Code 1Metro — Counties in metro areas of 1 million+
Population Density5,055 per sq mi
Land Area2.4 sq mi

Infrastructure & Connectivity

EV Charging Stations3
Alt Fuel Stations (all types)3
Public Libraries (County)63

Safety & Disasters

Fatal Vehicle Crashes (County)76

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