Population 19,107 · Census ACS 2020–24
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Population and households in North Babylon
Household size in North Babylon
| Period | North Babylon | New York area | New York | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 2.92 | 2.79 | 2.68 | 2.68 |
| 2010–14 | 2.93 | 2.85 | 2.72 | 2.73 |
| 2015–19 | 3.09 | 2.82 | 2.69 | 2.71 |
| 2020–24 | 3.06 | 2.79 | 2.65 | 2.65 |
| Change | +0.14 | −0.00 | −0.03 | −0.03 |
North Babylon is a place of big households: 3.06 people per home on average, compared with 2.65 nationally. Numbers like that usually point to plenty of families with kids. Since 2006–10, household size has climbed from 2.92, even as the national average fell.
Household size: the average number of people living in each occupied home. Source: BestNeighborhood calculations from U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-year block-group estimates (table B25010).
Median age in North Babylon
| Period | North Babylon | New York area | New York | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 38.5 | 38.0 | 38.3 | 37.7 |
| 2010–14 | 40.5 | 38.7 | 39.0 | 38.6 |
| 2015–19 | 43.0 | 39.8 | 40.2 | 39.6 |
| 2020–24 | 42.0 | 40.4 | 40.8 | 40.1 |
| Change | +3.4 | +2.4 | +2.5 | +2.3 |
North Babylon skews a little older than the country: its median age is 42.0, against 40.1 nationally. Since 2006–10, the median age has climbed from 38.5, in line with the national trend. Residents skew youngest in the south and oldest in the northeast.
Median age: the age that splits residents into two equal halves. Source: BestNeighborhood calculations from U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-year block-group estimates (table B01002).
Single-parent households in North Babylon
| Period | North Babylon | New York area | New York | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 11.2% | 13.1% | 13.1% | 12.3% |
| 2010–14 | 10.6% | 12.8% | 12.7% | 12.3% |
| 2015–19 | 6.6% | 11.4% | 11.6% | 11.6% |
| 2020–24 | 4.5% | 11.6% | 11.6% | 11.6% |
| Change | −6.7 pts | −1.5 pts | −1.5 pts | −0.6 pts |
Single parents head only 4.5% of households in North Babylon, well below the national share of 11.6%. Since 2006–10, the single-parent share has fallen 6.7 points, a much bigger shift than nationally. Of the 488 New York cities with 5,000+ people, only 41 have a lower share of single-parent households.
Single-parent households: households where one adult with no spouse present lives with children under 18. Source: BestNeighborhood calculations from U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-year block-group estimates (table B11003).
Housing in North Babylon
Renters in North Babylon
| Period | North Babylon | New York area | New York | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 16.9% | 47.1% | 44.8% | 33.3% |
| 2010–14 | 18.0% | 48.7% | 46.2% | 35.6% |
| 2015–19 | 16.7% | 48.8% | 46.2% | 36.0% |
| 2020–24 | 12.6% | 48.6% | 45.7% | 34.8% |
| Change | −4.2 pts | +1.5 pts | +0.9 pts | +1.5 pts |
Only 12.6% of households in North Babylon rent their homes, far below the national share of 34.8%, so most residents are owners who tend to stay put. Among homeowners, 36.3% have no mortgage at all, below the national share of 39.8%. The renter share is down 4.2 points from 2006–10, even as the national share rose.
Renters: occupied homes that are rented rather than owned. Source: BestNeighborhood calculations from U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-year block-group estimates (table B25003).
Vacant homes in North Babylon
| Period | North Babylon | New York area | New York | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 4.1% | 9.1% | 10.3% | 11.4% |
| 2010–14 | 5.3% | 9.0% | 10.4% | 11.4% |
| 2015–19 | 6.2% | 9.1% | 11.0% | 11.1% |
| 2020–24 | 3.0% | 7.9% | 9.7% | 9.6% |
| Change | −1.1 pts | −1.2 pts | −0.6 pts | −1.8 pts |
Empty homes are scarce in North Babylon: just 3.0% sit vacant, compared with 9.6% nationally, a sign of a tight housing market. Vacancy has edged down 1.1 points since 2006–10, in line with the national trend. Of the 488 New York cities with 5,000+ people, only 27 have a lower vacancy rate.
Vacant homes: homes with no one living in them, including vacation homes and homes for sale or rent. Source: BestNeighborhood calculations from U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-year block-group estimates (table B25002).
Age of homes in North Babylon
| Period | North Babylon | New York area | New York | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 1959 | 1957 | 1956 | 1974 |
| 2010–14 | 1959 | 1958 | 1957 | 1975 |
| 2015–19 | 1960 | 1959 | 1958 | 1977 |
| 2020–24 | 1962 | 1962 | 1961 | 1980 |
| Change | +3 | +5 | +5 | +6 |
North Babylon is a place of older homes: half were built before 1962, while the national median is 1980. That means established neighborhoods, and more houses that may need updating. The median year built has moved up from 1959 in 2006–10, a sign of steady new building.
Age of homes: the year that splits the housing stock into older and newer halves. Source: BestNeighborhood calculations from U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-year block-group estimates (table B25035).
Rent in North Babylon
| Period | North Babylon | New York area | New York | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | $1,619 | $1,268 | $1,095 | $965 |
| 2010–14 | $1,639 | $1,377 | $1,201 | $1,040 |
| 2015–19 | $1,942 | $1,645 | $1,426 | $1,213 |
| 2020–24 | $2,310 | $2,060 | $1,794 | $1,571 |
| Change | +$691 | +$792 | +$698 | +$606 |
A typical rental in North Babylon costs $2,310 a month with utilities, well above the national median of $1,571. Rent has climbed $691 a month since 2006–10, up 43%, a slower climb than the nation's. Rent takes 35.2% of the typical renter's income, well over the 30% mark often used to define affordable rent, so many renters here are stretched. The priciest rents are in the northwest; the most affordable are in the northeast.
Rent: monthly rent plus the utilities renters pay themselves. Source: BestNeighborhood calculations from U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-year block-group estimates (table B25064).
Education in North Babylon
Bachelor's degrees in North Babylon
| Period | North Babylon | New York area | New York | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 22.1% | 35.0% | 31.9% | 28.4% |
| 2010–14 | 24.8% | 36.7% | 33.4% | 29.6% |
| 2015–19 | 30.6% | 39.9% | 36.2% | 32.1% |
| 2020–24 | 35.2% | 43.6% | 39.8% | 35.6% |
| Change | +13.1 pts | +8.6 pts | +8.0 pts | +7.2 pts |
College degrees are about as common in North Babylon as nationally: 35.2% of adults 25 and older have a bachelor's or higher, against 35.6%. The share is lower than in the wider New York area (43.6%). The share with a degree is up 13.1 points from 2006–10, mirroring the country.
Bachelor's degrees: adults 25 and older with a bachelor's degree or higher. Source: BestNeighborhood calculations from U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-year block-group estimates (table B15003).
High school graduates in North Babylon
| Period | North Babylon | New York area | New York | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 92.5% | 83.7% | 84.0% | 84.9% |
| 2010–14 | 93.9% | 84.6% | 84.9% | 86.1% |
| 2015–19 | 93.5% | 86.2% | 86.5% | 87.7% |
| 2020–24 | 91.8% | 86.9% | 87.3% | 89.3% |
| Change | −0.7 pts | +3.3 pts | +3.3 pts | +4.3 pts |
High school completion in North Babylon is a bit above the national rate: 91.8% of adults have a diploma or equivalent, against 89.3%. The share with a diploma has edged down 0.7 points since 2006–10, even as the national rate rose.
High school graduates: adults 25 and older with a high school diploma, GED or more. Source: BestNeighborhood calculations from U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-year block-group estimates (table B15003).
Jobs in North Babylon
| Period | North Babylon | New York area | New York | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 7.0% | 7.9% | 7.7% | 8.1% |
| 2010–14 | 6.8% | 9.5% | 9.2% | 9.4% |
| 2015–19 | 4.6% | 5.7% | 5.7% | 5.6% |
| 2020–24 | 4.4% | 6.9% | 6.6% | 5.4% |
| Change | −2.6 pts | −0.9 pts | −1.2 pts | −2.7 pts |
Jobs have been a little easier to find in North Babylon than nationally: unemployment was 4.4%, against 5.4%. Since 2006–10, unemployment has fallen 2.6 points, mirroring the country. Each figure pools five years of surveys (2020–24), so it describes that whole stretch rather than today's job market.
Unemployment: people looking for work as a share of everyone working or looking. Source: BestNeighborhood calculations from U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-year block-group estimates (table B23025).
North Babylon compared with nearby cities
| City | Household size | Median age | Single parents | Renters | Vacant homes | Median year built | Median rent | Bachelor's degree | High school diploma | Unemployment |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| North Babylon | 3.06 | 42.0 | 4.5% | 12.6% | 3.0% | 1962 | $2,310 | 35.2% | 91.8% | 4.4% |
| Deer Park | 3.24 | 37.8 | 8.8% | 18.4% | 5.6% | 1965 | $2,135 | 37.5% | 92.1% | 1.9% |
| West Islip | 3.12 | 39.0 | 7.7% | 5.1% | 2.4% | 1961 | $2,650 | 49.5% | 95.2% | 3.6% |
| West Babylon | 3.36 | 40.2 | 11.9% | 24.0% | 4.8% | 1962 | $2,362 | 32.2% | 91.6% | 5.6% |
| Baywood | 3.98 | 38.6 | 13.9% | 13.8% | 7.0% | 1962 | $2,692 | 24.8% | 78.8% | 5.9% |
| Wyandanch | 3.06 | 40.6 | 8.6% | 17.1% | 9.7% | 1970 | $2,253 | 38.0% | 26.0% | 4.2% |
| Babylon | 2.68 | 44.7 | 6.2% | 20.7% | 8.4% | 1957 | $2,333 | 50.9% | 96.0% | 3.5% |
| Brightwaters | 3.03 | 43.2 | 3.9% | 3.6% | 11.7% | 1944 | $1,719 | 63.0% | 99.2% | 4.4% |
| Bay Shore | 3.33 | 37.7 | 15.0% | 30.2% | 6.4% | 1962 | $2,173 | 30.5% | 85.5% | 6.2% |
| North Lindenhurst | 3.11 | 43.8 | 12.7% | 20.2% | 5.6% | 1963 | $2,112 | 26.6% | 86.8% | 3.3% |
| North Bay Shore | 4.74 | 34.8 | 19.6% | 16.2% | 7.4% | 1971 | $1,761 | 13.8% | 70.2% | 4.1% |
All figures 2020–24.
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About these numbers
Every figure on this page is a BestNeighborhood calculation from the Census Bureau's American Community Survey (ACS), built up from the Census block groups that make up North Babylon. Each ACS 5-year release pools five years of responses; this page shows the last 15 releases, 2006–10 through 2020–24. Neighboring releases share four of their five years, so they move gradually and small changes between them are within the survey's margin of error; in small places the lines can jump from one release to the next for the same reason. The maps show the same measures for each neighborhood, ranked against the whole country.
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