At a Glance
Median Income
$130,293
$46,434 per capita
Home Value
$470,900
Zillow: $676,191
Median Rent
$2,238/mo
35.5% of income on rent
Bachelor's Degree+
33.9%
92.8% high school+
Unemployment
4.6%
2.1% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
29.8%
9.9% smoking rate
How North Babylon Compares to the U.S. Average
Each bar shows North Babylon's value as a percentage of the national average (100% = U.S. avg)
Thin vertical line = U.S. national average (100%)
Is North Babylon a Good Place to Live?
A
4.3 / 5.0 - Great
Based on economy, affordability, safety, and education metrics compared to national averages.
Economy & Jobs
North Babylon residents earn a median household income of $130,293 , which is 73% above the national average of $75,149.
Per capita income is $46,434. The unemployment rate stands at 4.6% (28% above the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 2.1% 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 North Babylon is $470,900 , 67% above the national median of $281,900.
Zillow estimates the typical home at $676,191. Median rent is $2,238/month, with 35.5% 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 1960.
Education
33.9% of adults in North Babylon hold a bachelor's degree or higher
(1% above the national average).
92.8% have completed high school. Local schools score 6.7/10 in standardized testing.
Climate & Weather
North Babylon 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
Population18,208
Median Age43.3 yrs
Density5,518/mi²
Male / Female52% / 48%
Foreign Born14.9%
Veterans5.1%
Economy
A+
Median Income$130,293
Per Capita$46,434
Unemployment4.6%
Poverty2.1%
County GDP$130,222M
Avg Weekly Wage$1,489
Housing
A+
Home Value$470,900
Rent$2,238
Ownership85.2%
Zillow$676,191
Housing Units6,093
Rent Burden35.5%
Health
Obesity29.8%
Diabetes8.2%
Smoking9.9%
Heart Disease4.5%
Premature Death4,800/100K
Climate
Avg Temp53°F
Rain38.3 in/yr
AQI31 (Good)
Elevation34 ft
Education
B+
Bachelor's+33.9%
High School+92.8%
Graduate+11.1%
School Score6.7/10
Community
2024 VoteR 52% / D 48%
Commute32 min
Broadband91.8%
Internet Speed177 Mbps
EV Stations5
Libraries63
Did You Know?
The median home in North Babylon was built in 1960.
The nearest airport is John F Kennedy International (25 miles).
The Gini coefficient (income inequality) is 0.453 (U.S. avg: 0.490).
Natural hazard risk is rated "Relatively High" by FEMA.
14.0% of the population has a disability.
14.9% 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.