At a Glance
Median Income
$117,893
$31,690 per capita
Home Value
$449,900
Zillow: $640,327
Median Rent
$1,664/mo
25.6% of income on rent
Bachelor's Degree+
13.4%
73.5% high school+
Unemployment
3.9%
6.0% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
34.1%
10.8% smoking rate
How North Bay Shore Compares to the U.S. Average
Each bar shows North Bay Shore's value as a percentage of the national average (100% = U.S. avg)
Thin vertical line = U.S. national average (100%)
Is North Bay Shore 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
North Bay Shore residents earn a median household income of $117,893 , which is 57% above the national average of $75,149.
Per capita income is $31,690. The unemployment rate stands at 3.9% (8% above the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 6.0% 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 Bay Shore is $449,900 , 60% above the national median of $281,900.
Zillow estimates the typical home at $640,327. Median rent is $1,664/month, with 25.6% 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 1965.
Education
13.4% of adults in North Bay Shore hold a bachelor's degree or higher
(60% below the national average).
73.5% have completed high school. Local schools score 6.7/10 in standardized testing.
Climate & Weather
North 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
Population20,501
Median Age34.7 yrs
Density6,407/mi²
Male / Female51% / 49%
Foreign Born39.6%
Veterans2.6%
Economy
A+
Median Income$117,893
Per Capita$31,690
Unemployment3.9%
Poverty6.0%
County GDP$130,222M
Avg Weekly Wage$1,489
Housing
A+
Home Value$449,900
Rent$1,664
Ownership82.8%
Zillow$640,327
Housing Units4,731
Rent Burden25.6%
Health
Obesity34.1%
Diabetes11.9%
Smoking10.8%
Heart Disease5.1%
Premature Death4,800/100K
Climate
Avg Temp53°F
Rain38.3 in/yr
AQI31 (Good)
Elevation69 ft
Education
C
Bachelor's+13.4%
High School+73.5%
Graduate+4.4%
School Score6.7/10
Community
2024 VoteR 52% / D 48%
Commute27 min
Broadband89.2%
Internet Speed177 Mbps
EV Stations11
Libraries63
Did You Know?
The median home in North Bay Shore was built in 1965.
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.
10.5% of the population has a disability.
39.6% 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.