West Bay Shore, NY

West Bay Shore, New York

West Bay Shore, New York, in Suffolk county, is 5 miles S of Brentwood, New York (center to center) and 36 miles E of New York, New York. The town is conveniently located inside the Nassau - Suffolk metropolitan area. There are an estimated 4,775 people in West Bay Shore.

The People and Families of West Bay Shore

In West Bay Shore, about 63% of adults are married. Many folks in West Bay Shore are married and settled down. Families have pride of place in the town, and much of the housing seems designed with families in mind.

Wealth and Education

In 2000, West Bay Shore had a median family income of $75,055. It's worth mentioning that smart, educated people feel at home in West Bay Shore.

Political Inclinations

In the 2004 race for President, George W. Bush was the top recipient of campaign contributions ($29,610) in West Bay Shore. Party contributions tended to flow to the Democratic team.

West Bay Shore Housing

Approximately 95% of housing in West Bay Shore is owner-occupied. The town sports a large amount of seasonal housing, typically for vacation or part-time use. Property taxes are a bit high in West Bay Shore, which may indicate the community's investment in its schools and infrastructure.

Commuting

In West Bay Shore, 84% of commuters drive to work. One way to meet people in the town is to try the public transportation system.

High Points

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

Category	Trophy
Public Transportation Use (vs. Peers)	Top 1%
Median Family Income (vs. Peers)	Top 5%
Well-Paid Single Women (vs. Peers)	Top 8%
Well-Paid Single Men (vs. Peers)	Top 9%
College Educated Adults (vs. Peers)	Top 9%
People in Middle Class or Better (vs. Peers)	Top 9%
Low Rate of Poverty (vs. Peers)	Top 15%

Comparative Profile of West Bay Shore, NY

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

Ratings range from (lowest) to (highest).

The People

Characteristic	Compared to Peers	Compared to State
Well-Paid Single Women
Well-Paid Single Men
Age of the Population
Racial Diversity
Senior Citizens
Male Share of the Population
Children Under 5 Years Old
Female Share of the Population

Families

Characteristic	Compared to Peers	Compared to State
Portion of People Married
Average Household Size

Wealth

Characteristic	Compared to Peers	Compared to State
Median Family Income
People in Middle Class or Better
College Educated Adults
People Above Poverty

Commute & Sprawl

Characteristic	Compared to Peers	Compared to State
Public Transportation Use
Working at Home
Walking and Biking to Work
Short Commute Times

Housing

Characteristic	Compared to Peers	Compared to State
Seasonal and Vacation Housing
Housing Recently Built
Studio & One-Bedroom Rentals
People Living Alone
Affordability of Rents
Affordability of Property Taxes

West Bay Shore Almanac

West Bay Shore Climate

Nearest Weather Stations

• Temp ranges are avg daily min and max for the month
• Precipitation is rainfall (and rainfall equiv of snowfall)

West Bay Shore Population (2000)

(From 2000 Census, as reported by individuals)

Political Contributions (2004)

Money donated by West Bay Shore residents to parties and candidates for the 2004 elections.

by Political Party

by Presidential Candidate

Neighborhood and Nearby Area Names

According to the US Postal Service, West Bay Shore, its neighborhoods, and/or surrounding areas are also referred to as:

Note that not all alternate names are acceptable for use in US Post Office addresses.

Nearby Cities and Towns

West Bay Shore Colleges

(List of All New York Colleges)

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