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West Bay Shore, NY
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West Bay Shore, NY
At a Glance
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)
Is West Bay Shore a Good Place to Live?
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 2.6% (28% below 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.
Safety & Crime
West Bay Shore reports 119 violent crimes per 100,000 residents , which is 69% below the national average of 380/100K. Property crime is 785/100K.
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 54°F (12°C). Winters average 32°F in January while summers reach 75°F in July. The area gets 275 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 38.3 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 36.