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Babylon, NY


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Babylon, New York

Babylon, New York is 7 miles SW of Brentwood, New York (center to center) and 34 miles E of New York, New York. It is in Suffolk county. The village is part of the Nassau - Suffolk metro area. The population of Babylon is 12,615.

The People and Families of Babylon

In Babylon, about 58% of adults are married.

Wealth and Education

In 2000, Babylon had a median family income of $78,814. Notably, Babylon is home to a disproportionate number of well-off single people.

Political Inclinations

Among Babylon political contributors, George W. Bush was favored among Presidential candidates in 2004, with $11,490. The Democratic party attracted the largest share of donations from the village.

Babylon Housing

Of the housing in Babylon, approximately 76% is occupied by their owners. The average age of homes in the village is noticeably higher than in other similarly-sized communities. Real estate taxes per home are higher in Babylon than most places in New York.

Commuting

In Babylon, 82% of commuters drive to work. The village offers good access to public transportation.

Of Note

High Points

Babylon strengths, compared to Peers (similar size places nationally) or State (other places in New York):

CategoryTrophy
Public Transportation Use
(vs. Peers)
Top 5%trophyBabylon Public Transportation Use
Median Family Income
(vs. Peers)
Top 12%Babylon Median Family Income
Well-Paid Single Men
(vs. Peers)
Top 12%Babylon Well-Paid Single Men
Well-Paid Single Women
(vs. Peers)
Top 12%Babylon Well-Paid Single Women
People in Middle Class or Better
(vs. Peers)
Top 19%Babylon People in Middle Class or Better

Comparative Profile of Babylon, NY

Comparing Babylon to similar size places nationwide (Peers) and to other places in New York (State):

Ratings range from 1 (lowest) to 10 (highest).


The People

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Well-Paid Single Men99
Well-Paid Single Women99
Children Under 5 Years Old78
Age of the Population75
Male Share of the Population66
Racial Diversity67
Female Share of the Population55
Senior Citizens43

Families

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Portion of People Married87
Average Household Size87

Wealth

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Median Family Income98
People in Middle Class or Better98
People Above Poverty88
College Educated Adults87

Commute & Sprawl

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Public Transportation Use109
Walking and Biking to Work78
Working at Home65
Short Commute Times12

Housing

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Seasonal and Vacation Housing87
Studio & One-Bedroom Rentals77
People Living Alone34
Housing Recently Built26
Affordability of Rents13
Affordability of Property Taxes12

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