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Suburb
New York City

West Babylon

#9,468 in Best Places to Raise a Family in America
  • B-
    Overall Grade
  • Suburb of New York City, NY
  • 87 reviews
B-
Overall Niche Grade
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  1. Public Schools
    A-
  2. Crime & Safety
    NG
  3. Housing
    C-
  4. Nightlife
    A-
  5. Good for Families
    B
  6. Diversity
    A
  7. Jobs
    B-
  8. Weather
    B
  9. Cost of Living
    C-
  10. Health & Fitness
    A
  11. Outdoor Activities
    A
  12. Commute
    B+
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West Babylon is a suburb of New York City with a population of 43,359. West Babylon is in Suffolk County. Living in West Babylon offers residents an urban feel and most residents own their homes. In West Babylon there are a lot of restaurants, coffee shops, and parks. Many young professionals live in West Babylon and residents tend to be liberal. The public schools in West Babylon are highly rated.
About West Babylon...
Population
43,359

Real Estate

Median Home Value
$337,100
National
$184,700
Median Rent
$1,615
National
$949
Area Feel
Urban
Rent vs. Own
  • Rent
    25%
  • Own
    75%
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West Babylon Rankings

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Crime & Safety

Crime & Safety
NG
Based on violent and property crime rates.
Violent Crimes
  • Calculated annually per 100,000 residents
National
  • Assault
    —
    283
  • Murder
    —
    6
  • Rape
    —
    41
  • Robbery
    —
    136
Property Crimes
  • Calculated annually per 100,000 residents
National
  • Burglary
    —
    500
  • Theft
    —
    2,043
  • Motor Vehicle Theft
    —
    284
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Residents

Diversity
A
Based on ethnic and economic diversity.
Median Household Income
$83,187
National
$55,322
Children
17%
Education Levels
National
  • Master's degree or higher
    8%
    12%
  • Bachelor's degree
    16%
    19%
  • Some college or associate's degree
    28%
    29%
  • High school diploma or equivalent
    37%
    28%
  • Less than high school diploma
    11%
    13%
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    West Babylon Reviews

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    Excellent town. The schools provide various opportunities for students to explore their talents and for academic achievements. There are various shops along Montauk Highway, beautiful parks, the train stations are also very close to residents homes. Bus schedules are posted and mostly come on time. I would like to see more diversity among the races in West Babylon. There are various bodies of water near West Babylon that provide for ship travel, or even summer beach memories. Very quiet town. Fairly safe. Prices around here are fairly high on the downside. There is a lot of volunteer opportunities and a lot of activities to do around the town. Some of these activities include volunteering in the fire department, library, going to the gym, or even taking music lessons.
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    Excellent! Great people, good school district, big library, after school and extra help programs available, community participation and activities... Amazing town!
    West Babylon is a town that is friendly and well kept. This town has every kind of store that one would need nearby, such as restaurants, supermarkets, shopping centers and banks. West Babylon has great schools and parks nearby for families. Its not too far or close to the beach as well as private beaches. You feel very safe here because the police station and fire department are nearby and respond quickly. Its a town great for families and young adults. There is lots of public transportation as well as places for the younger crowd.