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North Babylon, NY


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North Babylon, New York

North Babylon, New York, in Suffolk county, is 6 miles SW of Brentwood, New York (center to center) and 34 miles E of New York, New York. The town is part of the Nassau - Suffolk metropolitan statistical area (MSA). About 17,877 people people live in North Babylon.

The People and Families of North Babylon

In North Babylon, about 56% of adults are married. North Babylon has a large average household size. It's not exactly overrun with people living alone.

Wealth and Education

In 2000, North Babylon had a median family income of $69,714. North Babylon does not have a large underclass.

Political Inclinations

In 2004, George W. Bush garnered more political contributions ($2,000) in North Babylon than did the other Presidential candidates. The Democratic party was the top fund-raiser among political parties in the town.

North Babylon Housing

Of the houses, apartments, etc. in North Babylon, about 81% are lived in by their owners, not renters.

Commuting

In North Babylon, 87% of commuters drive to work.

High Points

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

CategoryTrophy
Public Transportation Use
(vs. Peers)
Top 9%North Babylon Public Transportation Use
Low Rate of Poverty
(vs. Peers)
Top 13%North Babylon Low Rate of Poverty
People in Middle Class or Better
(vs. Peers)
Top 16%North Babylon People in Middle Class or Better
Median Family Income
(vs. Peers)
Top 19%North Babylon Median Family Income

Comparative Profile of North Babylon, NY

Comparing North 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 Women87
Well-Paid Single Men87
Age of the Population75
Racial Diversity67
Children Under 5 Years Old68
Male Share of the Population65
Female Share of the Population66
Senior Citizens55

Families

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Average Household Size99
Portion of People Married88

Wealth

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
People Above Poverty99
People in Middle Class or Better98
Median Family Income97
College Educated Adults65

Commute & Sprawl

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Public Transportation Use108
Working at Home43
Walking and Biking to Work23
Short Commute Times23

Housing

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Studio & One-Bedroom Rentals66
Housing Recently Built37
Seasonal and Vacation Housing32
People Living Alone23
Affordability of Rents13
Affordability of Property Taxes13

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