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West Babylon, NY


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West Babylon, New York

West Babylon, New York, in Suffolk county, is 7 miles SW of Brentwood, New York (center to center) and 32 miles E of New York, New York. The town is part of the Nassau - Suffolk metropolitan statistical area (MSA). About 43,452 people people live in West Babylon.

The People and Families of West Babylon

In West Babylon, about 52% of adults are married. West Babylon has a large average household size. It's not exactly overrun with people living alone.

Wealth and Education

In 2000, West Babylon had a median family income of $67,013.

Political Inclinations

In 2004, George W. Bush garnered more political contributions ($7,300) in West Babylon than did the other Presidential candidates. The Republican party was the top fund-raiser among political parties in the town.

West Babylon Housing

Of the houses, apartments, etc. in West Babylon, about 75% are lived in by their owners, not renters.

Commuting

In West Babylon, 89% of commuters drive to work.

High Points

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

CategoryTrophy
Racial Diversity
(vs. State)
Top 13%West Babylon Racial Diversity
Public Transportation Use
(vs. Peers)
Top 15%West Babylon Public Transportation Use

Comparative Profile of West Babylon, NY

Comparing West 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
Female Share of the Population86
Well-Paid Single Women77
Age of the Population73
Racial Diversity79
Well-Paid Single Men66
Senior Citizens64
Children Under 5 Years Old68
Male Share of the Population35

Families

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Average Household Size99
Portion of People Married87

Wealth

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Median Family Income87
People in Middle Class or Better77
People Above Poverty76
College Educated Adults33

Commute & Sprawl

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Public Transportation Use98
Walking and Biking to Work27
Short Commute Times24
Working at Home22

Housing

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Studio & One-Bedroom Rentals56
Seasonal and Vacation Housing53
Housing Recently Built37
People Living Alone23
Affordability of Rents13
Affordability of Property Taxes13

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