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Cost of living in Bay Shore summary. We use data on the cost of living to determine how expensive it is to live in Bay Shore. Real estate prices drive most of the variance in cost of living around New York. Key points include:
The cost of living in Bay Shore is 134 with 100 being average.
The cost of living in Bay Shore is 1.3x higher than the national average.
The median home value in Bay Shore is $633,375.
The median income in Bay Shore is $105,618.
Bay Shore's Overall Cost Of Living
Higher Than The National Average
Cost Of Living In Bay Shore Comparison Table
| Living Expense | Bay Shore | New York | National Average |
|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 134 | 121 | 100 |
| Services | 104 | 105 | 100 |
| Groceries | 111 | 108 | 100 |
| Health | 194 | 143 | 100 |
| Housing | 114 | 112 | 100 |
| Transportation | 114 | 114 | 100 |
| Utilities | 106 | 111 | 100 |
Source: Cost of living index, normalized to US average = 100
Bay Shore, NY Weather
The average high in Bay Shore is 60.6° and the average low is 44.0°.
There are 77.1 days of precipitation each year.
Expect an average of 47.8 inches of precipitation each year with 27.2 inches of snow.
| Stat | Bay Shore |
|---|---|
| Average Annual High | 60.6 |
| Average Annual Low | 44.0 |
| Annual Precipitation Days | 77.1 |
| Average Annual Precipitation | 47.8 |
| Average Annual Snowfall | 27.2 |
Average High
Days of Rain
Source: NOAA climate normals (30-year)
1 Reviews & Comments About Bay Shore
I grew up in Bay Shore, and for the most part, my life was better for being there. My father had grown up in Bay Shore, too -- and his mother, my grandmother, still lived in the town. A lot of people from Bay Shore are permanent residents, that way. They never really leave. I attended public schools in Bay Shore every year. I was a member of the Bay Shore Yacht Club. I trick-or-treated in Bay Shore, learned to drive in Bay Shore, made all my friends in Bay Shore, had my first kiss in Bay Shore. It isn't anything spectacular, but it's home.
There's a huge income disparity between the wealthiest and the poorest families in town, and it's visible as you drive through certain areas. The ferry to Fire Island brings a lot of tourism in the summer. Every year, Bay Shore has an arts festival on Main Street -- which has become considerably more "hip" in recent years -- that is worth checking out.
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Bay Shore Demographics And Statistics
Population over time in Bay Shore
The current population in Bay Shore is 31,683. The population has increased 13.5% from 2010.
| Year | Population | % Change |
|---|---|---|
| 2024 | 31,683 | 1.3% |
| 2023 | 31,275 | 2.4% |
| 2022 | 30,553 | -3.0% |
| 2021 | 31,488 | -1.0% |
| 2020 | 31,819 | 6.8% |
| 2019 | 29,799 | -2.9% |
| 2018 | 30,685 | 1.0% |
| 2017 | 30,392 | 2.3% |
| 2016 | 29,704 | 0.1% |
| 2015 | 29,670 | 2.7% |
| 2014 | 28,883 | 1.8% |
| 2013 | 28,365 | 1.7% |
| 2012 | 27,887 | -0.5% |
| 2011 | 28,041 | 0.4% |
| 2010 | 27,916 | - |
Race / Ethnicity in Bay Shore
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Bay Shore is:
32.0% White with 10,142 White residents.
13.4% African American with 4,256 African American residents.
0.1% American Indian with 19 American Indian residents.
10.1% Asian with 3,193 Asian residents.
0.0% Hawaiian with 0 Hawaiian residents.
0.8% Other with 254 Other residents.
4.4% Two Or More with 1,408 Two Or More residents.
39.2% Hispanic with 12,411 Hispanic residents.
| Race | Bay Shore | NY | USA |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 32.0% | 52.8% | 57.4% |
| African American | 13.4% | 13.4% | 11.9% |
| American Indian | 0.1% | 0.2% | 0.5% |
| Asian | 10.1% | 9.0% | 5.9% |
| Hawaiian | 0.0% | 0.0% | 0.2% |
| Other | 0.8% | 1.0% | 0.6% |
| Two Or More | 4.4% | 3.8% | 4.3% |
| Hispanic | 39.2% | 19.8% | 19.3% |
Gender in Bay Shore
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Bay Shore is 50.6% female with 16,040 female residents.
Bay Shore is 49.4% male with 15,643 male residents.
| Gender | Bay Shore | NY | USA |
|---|---|---|---|
| Female | 50.6% | 51.2% | 50.5% |
| Male | 49.4% | 48.8% | 49.5% |
Highest level of educational attainment in Bay Shore for adults over 25
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10.0% of adults in Bay Shore completed < 9th grade.
5.0% of adults in Bay Shore completed 9-12th grade.
28.0% of adults in Bay Shore completed high school / ged.
18.0% of adults in Bay Shore completed some college.
9.0% of adults in Bay Shore completed associate's degree.
16.0% of adults in Bay Shore completed bachelor's degree.
11.0% of adults in Bay Shore completed master's degree.
2.0% of adults in Bay Shore completed professional degree.
1.0% of adults in Bay Shore completed doctorate degree.
| Education | Bay Shore | NY | USA |
|---|---|---|---|
| < 9th Grade | 10.0% | 6.0% | 4.0% |
| 9-12th Grade | 5.0% | 6.0% | 6.0% |
| High School / GED | 28.0% | 24.0% | 26.0% |
| Some College | 18.0% | 15.0% | 19.0% |
| Associate's Degree | 9.0% | 9.0% | 9.0% |
| Bachelor's Degree | 16.0% | 22.0% | 22.0% |
| Master's Degree | 11.0% | 13.0% | 10.0% |
| Professional Degree | 2.0% | 3.0% | 2.0% |
| Doctorate Degree | 1.0% | 2.0% | 2.0% |
Household Income For Bay Shore, New York
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5.8% of households in Bay Shore earn Less than $10,000.
1.9% of households in Bay Shore earn $10,000 to $14,999.
4.8% of households in Bay Shore earn $15,000 to $24,999.
3.6% of households in Bay Shore earn $25,000 to $34,999.
10.6% of households in Bay Shore earn $35,000 to $49,999.
12.4% of households in Bay Shore earn $50,000 to $74,999.
9.2% of households in Bay Shore earn $75,000 to $99,999.
18.6% of households in Bay Shore earn $100,000 to $149,999.
14.7% of households in Bay Shore earn $150,000 to $199,999.
18.3% of households in Bay Shore earn $200,000 or more.
| Income | Bay Shore | NY | USA |
|---|---|---|---|
| Less than $10,000 | 5.8% | 5.8% | 5.0% |
| $10,000 to $14,999 | 1.9% | 3.9% | 3.4% |
| $15,000 to $24,999 | 4.8% | 6.3% | 6.3% |
| $25,000 to $34,999 | 3.6% | 6.2% | 6.6% |
| $35,000 to $49,999 | 10.6% | 8.9% | 10.1% |
| $50,000 to $74,999 | 12.4% | 13.6% | 15.5% |
| $75,000 to $99,999 | 9.2% | 11.4% | 12.6% |
| $100,000 to $149,999 | 18.6% | 16.7% | 17.5% |
| $150,000 to $199,999 | 14.7% | 10.1% | 9.6% |
| $200,000 or more | 18.3% | 17.1% | 13.4% |
Source: U.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates (2024)
