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Babylon, New York

Introduction to Babylon, New York

Babylon, New York is 7 miles SW of Brentwood, New York 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.

Babylon History

The Village of Babylon was originally a part of Huntington. At that time, it was known as South Huntington. Though it was first settled in around 1689, development did not begin until the early 1800s. The name of the village was changed to Babylon in the year 1803. According to one tradition, the village was named after the biblical city of Babylon. However, many believe that the name was derived from a boisterous tavern commonly referred to as "Another Babylon."

Babylon and nearby Attractions

  • Cedar Beach
  • Old Bethpage Village Restoration
  • Belmont Lake State Park
  • Robert Moses State Park - Long Island
  • Adventureland Amusement Park
  • American Airpower Museum

Things To Do In Babylon

In Babylon, you can visit the Argyle Lake, Captree State Park, Belmont Lake State Park and Hawleys Lake. You can also visit the Overlook Beach and Cedar Beach. The Institutions Vanderbdilt Museum and Planetarium is worth taking a look around.

Babylon Transportation

The Republic Airport is the nearest major airport.

Babylon Higher Education

SUNY College of Technology at Farmingdale, Dowling College, Hofstra University and Suffolk County Community College - Western Campus are among the nearby institutes that offer higher educational facilities.

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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