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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.
In Babylon, about 58% of adults are married.
In 2000, Babylon had a median family income of $78,814. Notably, Babylon is home to a disproportionate number of well-off single people.
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.
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.
In Babylon, 82% of commuters drive to work. The village offers good access to public transportation.
Babylon strengths, compared to Peers (similar size places nationally) or State (other places in New York):
| Category | Trophy | |
|---|---|---|
| Public Transportation Use (vs. Peers) | Top 5% |  |
| Median Family Income (vs. Peers) | Top 12% | |
| Well-Paid Single Men (vs. Peers) | Top 12% | |
| Well-Paid Single Women (vs. Peers) | Top 12% | |
| People in Middle Class or Better (vs. Peers) | Top 19% | |
Comparing Babylon to similar size places nationwide (Peers) and to other places in New York (State):
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Detailed pages on related topics: Babylon travel • Babylon mortgages and property.
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