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- Public Schoolsgrade A minus
- Crime & Safetygrade unavailable
- Housinggrade C minus
- Nightlifegrade A minus
- Good for Familiesgrade B+
- Diversitygrade A
- Jobsgrade C+
- Weathergrade B
- Cost of Livinggrade C minus
- Health & Fitnessgrade A minus
- Outdoor Activitiesgrade A
- Commutegrade B+
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$217,500Median Rent
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Violent Crimes
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- AssaultNo data availablenational 282.7
- MurderNo data availablenational 6.1
- RapeNo data availablenational 40.7
- RobberyNo data availablenational 135.5
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- Calculated annually per 100,000 residents
- BurglaryNo data availablenational 500.1
- TheftNo data availablenational 2,042.8
- Motor Vehicle TheftNo data availablenational 284
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Babylon Village is an active South Shore community originally settled in 1689. It was originally referred to as Huntington South and supplied salt hay feed and bedding for livestock in the northern part of Huntington Town. Settlers arrived to the area for easy access to fishing, boating and clamming. The arrival of the railroad in 1867 established Babylon as a resort destination (Argyle Hotel). Train travelers were brought to hotels and to the docks where steamboats brought them to the barrier island; Fire Island. Today old fashioned lamp posts lined flowered Village Main Streets. Residents walk in to town to enjoy Zagat rated restaurants and wine bars, specialty markets, boutique, paddle board and surf shops, and craft beer. Surrounded by nature, Argyle Lake park provides walking trails, fresh water fishing and picnic grounds. Resident Amenities include dock space, LIRR parking, pool and beach (overlooking the Great South Bay, and 9 hole golf course. Express trains to NYC run daily.
FYI Babylon, ny is a village of approximately 12,000 residents not 211,000 as stated that would be the town of babylon which babylon village is part of. This niche.com is not even close describing the village. We have our own govt. consisting of a mayor and 4 trustee's, a dept of PW taking care of all village roads parks etc. Our own 9 hole golf course and swimming pool complex for residents only. The activities for kids are outstanding and extensive. The majority of programs are free pd for by a separate village tax, yes we have an added tax but well worth it. The downtown has many restaurants, shops and services such as various types of doctors chiropractors physical therapy, massage therapy etc. It's obvious Niche.com never visited Babylon Village because if they did they would understand why people move here and never leave, there kids stay here, many generations live here. Niche just relied on public statistics to come up with a rank. Stop by you will know
why it's #1 to us.
why it's #1 to us.
Babylon is a quaint town on the South Shore of Long Island. It has a fantastic main street and village, full of pubs, restaurants, and local merchants. Not all towns on Long Island have villages like this. The village is a minute walk from the train station. The train station can take you to Penn station in almost exactly 60 minutes if you catch an express train. A local train will be about 15 minutes longer, but still an easy ride. This allows for an easy commute to and from the sity. The nightlife is similar to that of a college town, minus the college students and reckless behavior. It is also located on the Great South Bay; many neighborhoods South of Montalk Highway are directly adjacent to the canals, which is quite beautiful. Babylon is about a 5-10 minute drive to the Robert Moses Parkway, which takes you to the local Babylon Town Beaches about 15 minutes away. There you can enjoy the sun, surf, and fun beachy environment.