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Bay Shore, NY
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Bay Shore, NY
At a Glance
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)
Is Bay Shore a Good Place to Live?
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 2.7% (25% below 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 $636,892. 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.
Safety & Crime
Bay Shore reports 22 violent crimes per 100,000 residents , which is 94% below the national average of 380/100K. Property crime is 356/100K.
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. The area gets 275 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 49.9 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 36.