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Babylon
  • Suburb of New York City, NY

Report Card

grade A minus
Overall Niche Grade
  1. Public Schools
    grade A minus
  2. Crime & Safety
    grade unavailable
  3. Housing
    grade C
  4. Nightlife
    grade A minus
  5. Good for Families
    grade A minus
  6. Diversity
    grade A
  7. Jobs
    grade B minus
  8. Weather
    grade B
  9. Cost of Living
    grade C
  10. Health & Fitness
    grade A minus
  11. Outdoor Activities
    grade A
  12. Commute
    grade B+

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Babylon is a suburb of New York City with a population of 217,796. Babylon is in Suffolk County and is one of the best places to live in New York. Living in Babylon offers residents a sparse suburban feel and most residents own their homes. In Babylon there are a lot of restaurants, coffee shops, and parks. Many young professionals live in Babylon and residents tend to have moderate political views. The public schools in Babylon are highly rated.

About

About Babylon...
Population
217,796

Real Estate

Median Home Value
$394,100
National
$244,900
Median Rent
$1,833
National
$1,163
Area Feel
Sparse Suburban
Rent vs. Own
  • Rent
    22%
  • Own
    78%
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Home Listings

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Crime & Safety

Crime & Safety
grade unavailable
Based on violent and property crime rates.
Violent Crimes
  • Calculated annually per 100,000 residents
  • Assault
    No data available  
    national  282.7
  • Murder
    No data available  
    national  6.1
  • Rape
    No data available  
    national  40.7
  • Robbery
    No data available  
    national  135.5
Property Crimes
  • Calculated annually per 100,000 residents
  • Burglary
    No data available  
    national  500.1
  • Theft
    No data available  
    national  2,042.8
  • Motor Vehicle Theft
    No data available  
    national  284

Residents

Diversity
grade A
Based on ethnic and economic diversity.
Age
  • <10 years
    10%
  • 10-17 years
    10%
  • 18-24 years
    9%
  • 25-34 years
    13%
  • 35-44 years
    12%
  • 45-54 years
    15%
  • 55-64 years
    15%
  • 65+ years
    16%
Education Levels
  • Master's degree or higher
    13%
    national  13%
  • Bachelor's degree
    17%
    national  21%
  • Some college or associate's degree
    27%
    national  29%
  • High school diploma or equivalent
    30%
    national  26%
  • Less than high school diploma
    12%
    national  11%

Working in Babylon

Jobs
grade B minus
Based on employment rates, job and business growth, and cost of living.
Median Household Income
$106,106
National
$69,021

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Babylon Reviews

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