At a Glance
Median Income
$143,856
$69,077 per capita
Home Value
$622,100
Zillow: $732,603
Median Rent
$2,359/mo
32.5% of income on rent
Violent Crime
119/100K
785/100K property
Bachelor's Degree+
52.8%
96.9% high school+
Unemployment
2.8%
0.9% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
27.8%
8.5% smoking rate
Avg Temperature
54°F
275 sunny days/yr
How Babylon Compares to the U.S. Average
Each bar shows Babylon's value as a percentage of the national average (100% = U.S. avg)
Thin vertical line = U.S. national average (100%)
Is Babylon a Good Place to Live?
B+
3.8 / 5.0 — Good
Based on economy, affordability, safety, and education metrics compared to national averages.
Economy & Jobs
Babylon residents earn a median household income of $143,856 , which is 91% above the national average of $75,149.
Per capita income is $69,077. The unemployment rate stands at 2.8% (22% below the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 0.9% of residents live below the poverty line. The area is home to 56,397 business establishments, including 3,828 restaurants.
Housing & Cost of Living
The median home value in Babylon is $622,100 , 121% above the national median of $281,900.
Zillow estimates the typical home at $732,603. Median rent is $2,359/month, with 32.5% of renters spending more than 30% of income on housing. The cost of living index is 107.9 (100 = national average). The median home was built in 1955.
Safety & Crime
Babylon reports 119 violent crimes per 100,000 residents
, which is 69% below the national average of 380/100K.
Property crime is 785/100K.
Education
52.8% of adults in Babylon hold a bachelor's degree or higher
(57% above the national average).
96.9% have completed high school. Local schools score 6.7/10 in standardized testing.
Climate & Weather
Babylon has an average annual temperature of 54°F (12°C).
Winters average 32°F in January while summers reach 75°F in July. The area gets 275 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 38.3 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 36.
Data Overview
People
Population12,182
Median Age44.9 yrs
Density5,055/mi²
Male / Female47% / 53%
Foreign Born13.6%
Veterans5.6%
Economy
A+
Median Income$143,856
Per Capita$69,077
Unemployment2.8%
Poverty0.9%
County GDP$130,222M
Avg Weekly Wage$1,489
Housing
A
Home Value$622,100
Rent$2,359
Ownership80.9%
Zillow$732,603
Housing Units4,897
Rent Burden32.5%
Crime
F
Violent119/100K
Property785/100K
Health
Obesity27.8%
Diabetes7.0%
Smoking8.5%
Heart Disease4.3%
Premature Death4,800/100K
Climate
Avg Temp54°F
Sunny Days275/yr
Rain38.3 in/yr
AQI36 (Good)
Elevation7 ft
Education
A+
Bachelor's+52.8%
High School+96.9%
Graduate+22.1%
School Score6.7/10
Community
2024 VoteR 52% / D 48%
Commute34 min
Broadband97.4%
Internet Speed177 Mbps
EV Stations3
Libraries63
Did You Know?
Babylon was founded in 1893.
The median home in Babylon was built in 1955.
18.9% work from home.
The nearest airport is John F Kennedy International (24 miles).
The Gini coefficient (income inequality) is 0.453 (U.S. avg: 0.490).
Natural hazard risk is rated "Relatively High" by FEMA.
9.1% of the population has a disability.
13.6% of residents are foreign-born.
Average internet download speed is 177 Mbps.
There are 3,828 restaurants in the area.
The county recorded 76 fatal vehicle crashes.
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