New York · Metropolitan Area
West Bay Shore is a small town in New York with a population of 4,199. Residents earn $132,102 per year, which is 76% above the national average.
Based on current data, West Bay Shore receives an overall livability score of 4.6 out of 5.0, earning a grade of A+. Key strengths include above-average household incomes, low unemployment, a highly educated population, a low poverty rate. Areas to be aware of include high housing costs. West Bay Shore stands out as an excellent place to live, with strong marks across most quality-of-life indicators.
The median household income in West Bay Shore is $132,102, which is significantly higher than the national average — 76% above $75,149. This places West Bay Shore among higher-income communities. The job market is very strong with unemployment at just 2.6%. Only 2.4% of residents live below the poverty line, well below the national rate of 12.4%. Workers commute an average of 33 minutes.
The median home value in West Bay Shore is $566,400, making it a premium housing market at 101% above the U.S. median of $281,900. Renters pay a median of $2,414 per month, significantly above the national average of $1,163. A price-to-income ratio of 4.3x indicates a reasonably affordable housing market.
Educational attainment is solid, with 46.7% holding a bachelor's degree or higher, near the national average. 95.0% have completed high school. Area schools have an average test score of 5.4/10.
West Bay Shore experiences four distinct seasons with an average temperature of 54°F. 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 36.
| English Only | 88.6% |
| 13% above US avg | |
| Spanish | 11.4% |
| 15% below US avg |
| Median HH Income | $132,102 |
| 76% above US avg | |
| Per Capita Income | $61,172 |
| Avg Weekly Wage | $1,489 |
| IRS Avg AGI | $139,155 |
| Unemployment | 2.6% |
| 28% below US avg | |
| Poverty Rate | 2.4% |
| 81% below US avg | |
| Establishments (County) | 56,397 |
| County GDP | $130,222M |
| Restaurants | 3,828 |
| Healthcare | 6,152 |
| Retail | 5,602 |
| Manufacturing | 820 |
| Property Tax (IRS) | $15,590 |
| 345% above US avg | |
| Effective Tax Rate | 2.75% |
| Commute Time | 32.8 min |
| Work from Home | 8.7% |
| Census Median | $566,400 |
| 101% above US avg | |
| Median List Price | $688,000 |
| Median List Price | $688,000 |
| $/Sq Ft | $370 |
| Homes Sold | 4 |
| Sale-to-List Ratio | 99.7% |
| Price Drops | 0.0% |
| Inventory | 4 |
| Census Median Rent | $2,414 |
| 108% above US avg |
| Studio | $1,215 |
| 1 Bedroom | $1,315 |
| 2 Bedrooms | $1,579 |
| 3 Bedrooms | $1,976 |
| 4 Bedrooms | $2,193 |
| Owner-Occupied | 97.1% |
| Avg Tax (IRS) | $15,590 |
| 345% above US avg | |
| Effective Rate | 2.75% |
| Obesity | 27.3% |
| 15% below US avg | |
| Diabetes | 6.8% |
| Heart Disease | 4.1% |
| High Blood Pressure | 25.4% |
| Asthma | 10.2% |
| COPD | 4.0% |
| Stroke | 2.1% |
| Binge Drinking | 19.8% |
| Physical Inactivity | 18.8% |
| Depression | 17.4% |
| Mental Distress | 14.9% |
| Physical Distress | 9.8% |
| Insurance Rate | 99.0% |
| Checkup Rate | 79.5% |
| Premature Death | 4,800/100K |
| Food Environment | 9.9/10 |
| Exercise Access | 98.6% |
| Healthcare Facilities | 6,152 |
| Fatal Crashes (County/yr) | 76 |
| Annual Average | 53.5°F |
| 1% below US avg | |
| January Average | 32°F (0°C) |
| July Average | 75°F (24°C) |
| Annual Rainfall | 38.3 inches |
| 1% above US avg |
| AQI Median | 36.0 |
| Rating | Good |
| Area | 2.2 sq mi (5.6 km²) |
| Population Density | 1,926/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 40.7017°N, 73.2601°W |
| County FIPS | 36059 |
Winner: Republican by 4.2 points
| Bachelor's Degree+ | 46.7% |
| 39% above US avg | |
| High School+ | 95.0% |
| School Test Score | 5.39 |
| RUCC Code 1 | Metro — 1 million+ |
| Population Density | 1,926/sq mi |
| Total Area | 2.2 sq mi |
| Public Libraries | 63 |
| Healthcare Facilities | 6,152 |
| Restaurants | 3,828 |
| Retail Stores | 5,602 |
| Fatal Crashes (County/yr) | 76 |
| Avg Commute | 32.8 min |
| Work from Home | 8.7% |