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Cost of living in West Babylon summary. We use data on the cost of living to determine how expensive it is to live in West Babylon. Real estate prices drive most of the variance in cost of living around New York. Key points include:
The cost of living in West Babylon is 137 with 100 being average.
The cost of living in West Babylon is 1.4x higher than the national average.
The median home value in West Babylon is $615,043.
The median income in West Babylon is $129,519.
West Babylon's Overall Cost Of Living
Higher Than The National Average
Cost Of Living In West Babylon Comparison Table
| Living Expense | West Babylon | New York | National Average |
|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 137 | 121 | 100 |
| Services | 103 | 105 | 100 |
| Groceries | 108 | 108 | 100 |
| Health | 203 | 143 | 100 |
| Housing | 113 | 112 | 100 |
| Transportation | 112 | 114 | 100 |
| Utilities | 115 | 111 | 100 |
Source: Cost of living index, normalized to US average = 100
West Babylon, NY Weather
The average high in West Babylon 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 | West Babylon |
|---|---|
| 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)
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West Babylon Demographics And Statistics
Population over time in West Babylon
The current population in West Babylon is 43,570. The population has decreased 2.2% from 2010.
| Year | Population | % Change |
|---|---|---|
| 2024 | 43,570 | 0.8% |
| 2023 | 43,239 | 1.1% |
| 2022 | 42,783 | -1.4% |
| 2021 | 43,397 | 2.6% |
| 2020 | 42,316 | -0.8% |
| 2019 | 42,665 | -0.6% |
| 2018 | 42,918 | -0.6% |
| 2017 | 43,168 | -0.4% |
| 2016 | 43,359 | 1.6% |
| 2015 | 42,664 | -2.4% |
| 2014 | 43,725 | 0.5% |
| 2013 | 43,496 | -1.5% |
| 2012 | 44,175 | 1.0% |
| 2011 | 43,754 | -1.8% |
| 2010 | 44,552 | - |
Race / Ethnicity in West Babylon
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West Babylon is:
61.8% White with 26,909 White residents.
11.8% African American with 5,132 African American residents.
0.1% American Indian with 25 American Indian residents.
1.6% Asian with 695 Asian residents.
0.0% Hawaiian with 9 Hawaiian residents.
0.8% Other with 328 Other residents.
1.9% Two Or More with 813 Two Or More residents.
22.2% Hispanic with 9,659 Hispanic residents.
| Race | West Babylon | NY | USA |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 61.8% | 52.8% | 57.4% |
| African American | 11.8% | 13.4% | 11.9% |
| American Indian | 0.1% | 0.2% | 0.5% |
| Asian | 1.6% | 9.0% | 5.9% |
| Hawaiian | 0.0% | 0.0% | 0.2% |
| Other | 0.8% | 1.0% | 0.6% |
| Two Or More | 1.9% | 3.8% | 4.3% |
| Hispanic | 22.2% | 19.8% | 19.3% |
Gender in West Babylon
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West Babylon is 50.9% female with 22,167 female residents.
West Babylon is 49.1% male with 21,403 male residents.
| Gender | West Babylon | NY | USA |
|---|---|---|---|
| Female | 50.9% | 51.2% | 50.5% |
| Male | 49.1% | 48.8% | 49.5% |
Highest level of educational attainment in West Babylon for adults over 25
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4.0% of adults in West Babylon completed < 9th grade.
3.0% of adults in West Babylon completed 9-12th grade.
31.0% of adults in West Babylon completed high school / ged.
18.0% of adults in West Babylon completed some college.
11.0% of adults in West Babylon completed associate's degree.
18.0% of adults in West Babylon completed bachelor's degree.
12.0% of adults in West Babylon completed master's degree.
2.0% of adults in West Babylon completed professional degree.
1.0% of adults in West Babylon completed doctorate degree.
| Education | West Babylon | NY | USA |
|---|---|---|---|
| < 9th Grade | 4.0% | 6.0% | 4.0% |
| 9-12th Grade | 3.0% | 6.0% | 6.0% |
| High School / GED | 31.0% | 24.0% | 26.0% |
| Some College | 18.0% | 15.0% | 19.0% |
| Associate's Degree | 11.0% | 9.0% | 9.0% |
| Bachelor's Degree | 18.0% | 22.0% | 22.0% |
| Master's Degree | 12.0% | 13.0% | 10.0% |
| Professional Degree | 2.0% | 3.0% | 2.0% |
| Doctorate Degree | 1.0% | 2.0% | 2.0% |
Household Income For West Babylon, New York
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3.0% of households in West Babylon earn Less than $10,000.
1.2% of households in West Babylon earn $10,000 to $14,999.
3.3% of households in West Babylon earn $15,000 to $24,999.
2.8% of households in West Babylon earn $25,000 to $34,999.
6.3% of households in West Babylon earn $35,000 to $49,999.
9.7% of households in West Babylon earn $50,000 to $74,999.
11.2% of households in West Babylon earn $75,000 to $99,999.
20.7% of households in West Babylon earn $100,000 to $149,999.
15.3% of households in West Babylon earn $150,000 to $199,999.
26.4% of households in West Babylon earn $200,000 or more.
| Income | West Babylon | NY | USA |
|---|---|---|---|
| Less than $10,000 | 3.0% | 5.8% | 5.0% |
| $10,000 to $14,999 | 1.2% | 3.9% | 3.4% |
| $15,000 to $24,999 | 3.3% | 6.3% | 6.3% |
| $25,000 to $34,999 | 2.8% | 6.2% | 6.6% |
| $35,000 to $49,999 | 6.3% | 8.9% | 10.1% |
| $50,000 to $74,999 | 9.7% | 13.6% | 15.5% |
| $75,000 to $99,999 | 11.2% | 11.4% | 12.6% |
| $100,000 to $149,999 | 20.7% | 16.7% | 17.5% |
| $150,000 to $199,999 | 15.3% | 10.1% | 9.6% |
| $200,000 or more | 26.4% | 17.1% | 13.4% |
Source: U.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates (2024)
