At a Glance
Median Income
$127,785
$50,559 per capita
Home Value
$490,500
Zillow: $665,939
Median Rent
$2,136/mo
31.8% of income on rent
Bachelor's Degree+
32.2%
90.2% high school+
Unemployment
6.0%
2.8% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
30.1%
10.2% smoking rate
How West Babylon Compares to the U.S. Average
Each bar shows West Babylon's value as a percentage of the national average (100% = U.S. avg)
Thin vertical line = U.S. national average (100%)
Is West Babylon a Good Place to Live?
A
4.2 / 5.0 - Great
Based on economy, affordability, safety, and education metrics compared to national averages.
Economy & Jobs
West Babylon residents earn a median household income of $127,785 , which is 70% above the national average of $75,149.
Per capita income is $50,559. The unemployment rate stands at 6.0% (67% above the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 2.8% 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 West Babylon is $490,500 , 74% above the national median of $281,900.
Zillow estimates the typical home at $665,939. Median rent is $2,136/month, with 31.8% 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 1962.
Education
32.2% of adults in West Babylon hold a bachelor's degree or higher
(4% below the national average).
90.2% have completed high school. Local schools score 6.7/10 in standardized testing.
Climate & Weather
West 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
Population43,239
Median Age40.8 yrs
Density5,111/mi²
Male / Female49% / 51%
Foreign Born14.2%
Veterans4.7%
Economy
A
Median Income$127,785
Per Capita$50,559
Unemployment6.0%
Poverty2.8%
County GDP$130,222M
Avg Weekly Wage$1,489
Housing
A+
Home Value$490,500
Rent$2,136
Ownership75.6%
Zillow$665,939
Housing Units14,492
Rent Burden31.8%
Health
Obesity30.1%
Diabetes8.2%
Smoking10.2%
Heart Disease4.5%
Premature Death4,800/100K
Climate
Avg Temp53°F
Rain38.3 in/yr
AQI31 (Good)
Elevation43 ft
Education
B+
Bachelor's+32.2%
High School+90.2%
Graduate+13.9%
School Score6.7/10
Community
2024 VoteR 52% / D 48%
Commute32 min
Broadband92.9%
Internet Speed177 Mbps
EV Stations2
Libraries63
Did You Know?
The median home in West Babylon was built in 1962.
The nearest airport is John F Kennedy International (23 miles).
The Gini coefficient (income inequality) is 0.453 (U.S. avg: 0.490).
Natural hazard risk is rated "Relatively High" by FEMA.
9.8% of the population has a disability.
14.2% 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.