West Bay Shore, NY

Full City Profile · New York · Nassau County County

4.6 /5.0
A+ Excellent
4,199 Population 1,926/sq mi density
$132,102 Median Income $61,172 per capita
$566,400 Home Value $806,248 Zillow
$2,414 Median Rent 28.3% income on rent
53°F Avg Temperature
A+
Overall
4.6 / 5.0
Strong
A+
Economy
4.7 / 5.0
$132,102 median income, 4.3% unemployment
A
Affordability
4.3 / 5.0
$566,400 home value, $2,414/mo rent
A+
Education
4.7 / 5.0
46.7% bachelor's degree or higher

West Bay Shore, NY

At a Glance

Median Income
$132,102
76% above
$61,172 per capita
Home Value
$566,400
101% above
Zillow: $806,248
Median Rent
$2,414/mo
108% above
28.3% of income on rent
Bachelor's Degree+
46.7%
39% above
95.0% high school+
Unemployment
4.3%
19% above
2.4% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
27.3%
15% below
8.4% smoking rate
Avg Temperature
53°F

How West Bay Shore Compares to the U.S. Average

Each bar shows West Bay Shore's value as a percentage of the national average (100% = U.S. avg)

Income
176%
Home Value
201%
Rent
208%
Poverty
19%
Bachelor's
139%
Unemployment
119%
Thin vertical line = U.S. national average (100%)

Is West Bay Shore a Good Place to Live?

A+
4.6 / 5.0 - Excellent
Based on economy, affordability, safety, and education metrics compared to national averages.

Economy & Jobs

West Bay Shore residents earn a median household income of $132,102 , which is 76% above the national average of $75,149. Per capita income is $61,172. The unemployment rate stands at 4.3% (19% above the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 2.4% 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 Bay Shore is $566,400 , 101% above the national median of $281,900. Zillow estimates the typical home at $806,248. Median rent is $2,414/month, with 28.3% 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

46.7% of adults in West Bay Shore hold a bachelor's degree or higher (39% above the national average). 95.0% have completed high school. Local schools score 6.7/10 in standardized testing.

Climate & Weather

West 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

Population4,199
Median Age48.6 yrs
Density1,926/mi²
Male / Female50% / 50%
Foreign Born9.8%
Veterans3.1%

Economy

A+
Median Income$132,102
Per Capita$61,172
Unemployment4.3%
Poverty2.4%
County GDP$130,222M
Avg Weekly Wage$1,489

Housing

A
Home Value$566,400
Rent$2,414
Ownership97.1%
Zillow$806,248
Housing Units1,687
Rent Burden28.3%

Health

Obesity27.3%
Diabetes6.8%
Smoking8.4%
Heart Disease4.1%
Premature Death4,800/100K

Climate

Avg Temp53°F
Rain38.3 in/yr
AQI31 (Good)
Elevation3 ft

Education

A+
Bachelor's+46.7%
High School+95.0%
Graduate+21.1%
School Score6.7/10

Community

2024 VoteR 52% / D 48%
Commute33 min
Broadband96.4%
Internet Speed177 Mbps
EV Stations11
Libraries63

Did You Know?

The median home in West Bay Shore was built in 1960.
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.
6.7% of the population has a disability.
Average internet download speed is 177 Mbps.
There are 3,828 restaurants in the area.
The county recorded 76 fatal vehicle crashes.