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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. There are an estimated 4,775 people in the town.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
West Bay Shore strengths, compared to Peers (similar size places nationally) or State (other places in New York):
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| 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% | |
Comparing West Bay Shore to similar size places nationwide (Peers) and to other places in New York (State):
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