At a Glance
Median Income
$101,695
$40,727 per capita
Home Value
$467,800
Zillow: $676,749
Median Rent
$1,907/mo
36.1% of income on rent
Bachelor's Degree+
29.7%
83.8% high school+
Unemployment
4.1%
5.3% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
32.7%
10.9% smoking rate
How Bay Shore Compares to the U.S. Average
Each bar shows Bay Shore's value as a percentage of the national average (100% = U.S. avg)
Thin vertical line = U.S. national average (100%)
Is Bay Shore a Good Place to Live?
A
4.1 / 5.0 - Great
Based on economy, affordability, safety, and education metrics compared to national averages.
Economy & Jobs
Bay Shore residents earn a median household income of $101,695 , which is 35% above the national average of $75,149.
Per capita income is $40,727. The unemployment rate stands at 4.1% (14% above the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 5.3% 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 Bay Shore is $467,800 , 66% above the national median of $281,900.
Zillow estimates the typical home at $676,749. Median rent is $1,907/month, with 36.1% 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 1963.
Education
29.7% of adults in Bay Shore hold a bachelor's degree or higher
(12% below the national average).
83.8% have completed high school. Local schools score 6.7/10 in standardized testing.
Climate & Weather
Bay Shore has an average annual temperature of 53°F (12°C).
Winters average 32°F in January while summers reach 75°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 38.3 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 31.
Data Overview
People
Population31,275
Median Age36.0 yrs
Density5,506/mi²
Male / Female50% / 50%
Foreign Born32.2%
Veterans4.0%
Economy
A+
Median Income$101,695
Per Capita$40,727
Unemployment4.1%
Poverty5.3%
County GDP$130,222M
Avg Weekly Wage$1,489
Housing
A
Home Value$467,800
Rent$1,907
Ownership62.5%
Zillow$676,749
Housing Units10,130
Rent Burden36.1%
Health
Obesity32.7%
Diabetes10.1%
Smoking10.9%
Heart Disease4.9%
Premature Death4,800/100K
Climate
Avg Temp53°F
Rain38.3 in/yr
AQI31 (Good)
Elevation30 ft
Education
B
Bachelor's+29.7%
High School+83.8%
Graduate+16.2%
School Score6.7/10
Community
2024 VoteR 52% / D 48%
Commute28 min
Broadband91.2%
Internet Speed177 Mbps
EV Stations11
Libraries63
Did You Know?
The median home in Bay Shore was built in 1963.
The nearest airport is John F Kennedy International (28 miles).
The Gini coefficient (income inequality) is 0.453 (U.S. avg: 0.490).
Natural hazard risk is rated "Relatively High" by FEMA.
10.9% of the population has a disability.
32.2% 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.