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West Babylon, NY Community

18 discussions from residents and visitors

Parker Patel

Job market in West Babylon for tech?

Hey everyone, What are your go-to spots? Appreciate any input. Property taxes are high but you get good services.

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Kayden

Is West Babylon walkable?

Not sure if this has been asked before, but My family moved here when I was a kid. Rent is about $2,136/month for a decent place. The unemployment rate is 4.2%, which is about average. The school system varies a lot by neighborhood. Am I overthinking this? Cheers. Traffic can be rough during rush ho...

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Donna M.

How is West Babylon for outdoor activities?

Homes are going for about $490,500 on average. Poverty rate is 2.8%, which is pretty low. The parks and outdoor areas are a huge plus. Property taxes are high but you get good services. The suburbs are where most families end up. The weather takes some getting used to. Night life is decent if you kn...

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Jonathan Lewis

Starting a business in West Babylon?

Longtime lurker here, Been living here since 2018. Rent is about $2,136/month for a decent place. The median home value here is around $490,500, which is pretty steep. It's changing fast -some good, some not so much. The suburbs are where most families end up. Cost of living is definitely rising, bu...

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Madison J.

West Babylon quality of life -am I missing something?

Hey folks, I'm a nurse at the local hospital and The median home value here is around $490,500, which is pretty steep. Average temperature is around 54--F, so expect cold winters. With a population of 43,239, West Babylon is a smaller city. Cost of living is definitely rising, but still manageable. ...

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kayden_walker

Best companies to work for in West Babylon?

Alright, I'm a college student here and Median household income is $127,785, which feels pretty solid for the area. Homes are going for about $490,500 on average. With a population of 43,239, West Babylon is a smaller city. Night life is decent if you know the right spots. Traffic can be rough durin...

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Jonathan Lewis

First time home buyer in West Babylon

So, We're a young couple and Traffic can be rough during rush hour, no sugarcoating that. What would you do?

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Maya

Starting a business in West Babylon?

I'm originally from Cleveland and Rent is about $2,136/month for a decent place. Public transit needs a lot of work honestly. Downtown has improved a lot in recent years.

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Reagan Moore

Things West Babylon needs to improve

We're a young couple and The median home value here is around $490,500, which is pretty steep. With a population of 43,239, West Babylon is a smaller city. Poverty rate is 2.8%, which is pretty low. Crime rate is something to consider -West Babylon sits at 119.0 per 100K. People here are genuinely f...

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Madison J.

Best neighborhoods to rent in West Babylon?

We have two kids and The unemployment rate is 4.2%, which is about average. Homes are going for about $490,500 on average. Median household income is $127,785, which feels pretty solid for the area. The weather takes some getting used to. People here are genuinely friendly, not just surface-level. C...

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Parker Patel

Commute times in West Babylon -how bad?

Hey folks, We have two kids and Household incomes average around $127,785 in West Babylon. With a population of 43,239, West Babylon is a smaller city. The school system varies a lot by neighborhood. It's a very car-dependent city, for better or worse. The suburbs are where most families end up. Am ...

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Everly

Why I chose West Babylon over bigger cities

OK so Household incomes average around $127,785 in West Babylon. With a population of 43,239, West Babylon is a smaller city. The city has invested a lot in new development. Downtown has improved a lot in recent years. Any advice would be great. Thanks! Honestly, I think it's a great place if you kn...

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Kayden

Housing market in West Babylon right now

I'm originally from Omaha and Homes are going for about $490,500 on average. Crime rate is something to consider -West Babylon sits at 119.0 per 100K. Average temperature is around 54--F, so expect cold winters. The city has invested a lot in new development. There's a growing tech scene which is ex...

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mountain_jonathan17

Commute times in West Babylon -how bad?

Hey, Average temperature is around 54--F, so expect cold winters. Cost of living is definitely rising, but still manageable. The school system varies a lot by neighborhood. What are your go-to spots? The food scene here is surprisingly good. It's not perfect, but the community is solid.

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Maya

Starting a business in West Babylon?

Curious what people think. With a population of 43,239, West Babylon is a smaller city. Crime rate is something to consider -West Babylon sits at 119.0 per 100K. I'd say it's better for families than young singles. What do you all think? Public transit needs a lot of work honestly. The parks and out...

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Donna M.

How are the schools in West Babylon?

Been meaning to ask this. I'm a remote worker and It's a a smaller city city with about 43,239 people. Rent is about $2,136/month for a decent place. The unemployment rate is 4.2%, which is about average. Poverty rate is 2.8%, which is pretty low. People here are genuinely friendly, not just surface...

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Parker Patel

Should I move to West Babylon or stay in Tucson?

Hi all, You can expect to pay around $2,136 for rent here. The suburbs are where most families end up. There's a real sense of community in certain neighborhoods. It's changing fast -some good, some not so much. Property taxes are high but you get good services. There's a growing tech scene which is...

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Vivian

Cheapest neighborhoods in West Babylon?

Hi all, With a population of 43,239, West Babylon is a smaller city. Property taxes are high but you get good services.

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