Suburb
Bay Shore
- B+Overall Grade
- Suburb of New York City, NY
- 70 reviews
- Public SchoolsA-
- Crime & SafetyNG
- HousingD+
- NightlifeA-
- Good for FamiliesA-
- DiversityA+
- JobsC
- WeatherB
- Cost of LivingC-
- Health & FitnessA-
- Outdoor ActivitiesA
- CommuteB+
Real Estate
Median Home Value
$324,300
National
$184,700Median Rent
$1,504
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Bay Shore Rankings
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Crime & Safety
Crime & Safety
NG
Based on violent and property crime rates.
Residents
Working in Bay Shore
Jobs
C
Based on employment rates, job and business growth, and cost of living.
Median Household Income
$76,808
National
$55,322Places to Work in Bay Shore
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Bay Shore Reviews
70 reviews
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For awhile I rented out my home in Bay Shore and decided in 2017 to live in the home. I think the town has improved a lot. A pro is definitely the diversity. There are people from all walks of life and of many ethnicities. The Main Street area has restaurants, bars, coffee shops. The Fire Island Ferry is very close by. To me there is almost a NYC feel lately with the lofts built. There are also a lot of families and the YMCA! The Bay Shore Marina which when I first moved to L.I a long time ago was in need of
serious renovation. It’s been beautifully renovated and there is a restaurant there. Wherever we go there will be something or some areas that we should avoid. It is a decent place to live.
serious renovation. It’s been beautifully renovated and there is a restaurant there. Wherever we go there will be something or some areas that we should avoid. It is a decent place to live.
I was surprised to find out that most of Long Island is conservative, because I grew up in Bay Shore, where it seemed like most people were liberal. It's said that Bay Shore has one of the largest wealth gaps on Long Island, and that absolutely shows in the difference between some of the huge Brightwaters mansions and some of the apartment complexes near the train station & tracks. Main Street has grown a lot over the last 10 years, and now has a pretty decent bar scene for the twenty-somethings who've stayed around. Our proximity to the ferry (and to the beach) is a plus, and we have a great library that really tries to provide free programming for the community. My experience with Bay Shore High School was nothing short of great -- tons of opportunities for high-achieving students, many many AP courses (and now IB courses), etc. -- but I know that, in general, my experience in Bay Shore is NOT a universal one.
I've lived in Bay Shore for over 25 years and this town is perfect for families with children and the elderly community. Extremely proud to say I was raised here as a child. Unfortunately, there are no jobs or affordable housing for young professionals. Five years ago, I decided to relocate to Manhattan for a job opportunity. Though the cost of living is expensive, landing a job with decent pay is possible in the city, whereas it is almost non-existent in Bay Shore (Long Island, in general). Main attractions: Bay Shore Marina, South Shore Mall, and restaurants along Main Street.