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North Babylon, NY

Population, income, housing, safety, climate and schools for North Babylon - drawn straight from Census ACS, FBI UCR, NOAA, NCES, HUD and FEMA, refreshed on the 2024–2025 release cycle.

18,208
Residents
$130,293
Median income
$470,900
Median home
$2,747
Median rent (state)

North Babylon - the verdict

Out of every US city with 1,000+ residents, North Babylon places in the 90th percentile for household income. Source: Census ACS.

90th
percentile, household income
83rd
percentile, home value
94th
percentile, median rent
📝 How we sourced this

Population, income, and housing-cost figures come from the U.S. Census Bureau American Community Survey 5-year estimates (B-series tables). Crime data uses FBI UCR; climate uses NOAA Climate Normals; school counts come from NCES Common Core of Data; permits use the Census Building Permits Survey (BPS). See our methodology page for the full ETL pipeline and OMB / FIPS join keys.

Data Snapshot: North Babylon, NY

North Babylon is a small town in New York, home to 18,208 residents per U.S. Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates. North Babylon households earn a median of $130,293 annually, placing it in the top quartile of U.S. cities for household income, with a poverty rate of 2.1%. Typical homes in North Babylon are valued around $470,900, and the median resident age is 43.3 years. 33.9% of adults here have a bachelor's degree or higher; 61.9% of working-age residents are in the labor force.

The city is served by 7 public schools according to NCES Common Core of Data.

New York carries a cost-of-living premium: the state registers 107.9 on a 100-equals-national-average index (Above Average) per BEA Regional Price Parities 2024. A typical two-bedroom carries a HUD Fair Market Rent of $2,747 per month statewide. EIA 2023 residential energy data puts New York's average monthly utility costs around $285 (state average). The average commute for North Babylon workers runs 29.5 minutes, with 74.6% driving alone and 8.7% working from home. FEMA's National Risk Index rates natural-hazard exposure at 97.1 out of 100 (Very High).

Population

18,208 residents

Census ACS 2023 - New York

Median Household Income

$130,293 /yr

Poverty 2.1%

Cost of Living Index (state)

107.9 (US=100)

Above Average - BEA RPP 2024, New York average

How does North Babylon compare to other US cities?

Where North Babylon sits among all US cities (population 1,000+) on each measure, computed live from Census and FBI data.

Household income 90% higher than other cities
Home value 83% pricier than other cities
Median rent 94% pricier than other cities

"Safer than" reflects total crime rate from FBI UCR; the others use Census ACS estimates.

How we calculate these percentiles & ranks

For each metric we count every US city with population 1,000+ and a non-null value, then compute what share of them fall below North Babylon's value: round(cities-below ÷ total × 100). Safety is inverted (percentile = share of cities with a higher crime rate) so a higher number always means safer. The in-state rank narrows that same crime-rate comparison to only the cities PlainCities tracks in New York, breaking ties alphabetically. See the methodology page for the full source-to-figure lineage.

90thIncome percentile

90th percentile nationally for median household income. Source: Census ACS 2023 / FBI UCR 2023.

How North Babylon's home value compares nationally

Median home value vs. every US city (population 1,000+)

$470,900 17th percentile more affordable than 17% of 15,600 US cities

$0–$25,000: 5 US cities (0%). Below this entry. $25,000–$50,000: 54 US cities (0%). Below this entry. $50,000–$75,000: 352 US cities (2%). Below this entry. $75,000–$100,000: 1,086 US cities (7%). Below this entry. $100,000–$125,000: 1,516 US cities (10%). Below this entry. $125,000–$150,000: 1,170 US cities (8%). Below this entry. $150,000–$175,000: 1,278 US cities (8%). Below this entry. $175,000–$200,000: 1,229 US cities (8%). Below this entry. $200,000–$225,000: 1,035 US cities (7%). Below this entry. $225,000–$250,000: 976 US cities (6%). Below this entry. $250,000–$275,000: 754 US cities (5%). Below this entry. $275,000–$300,000: 712 US cities (5%). Below this entry. $300,000–$325,000: 521 US cities (3%). Below this entry. $325,000–$350,000: 526 US cities (3%). Below this entry. $350,000–$375,000: 465 US cities (3%). Below this entry. $375,000–$400,000: 393 US cities (3%). Below this entry. $400,000–$425,000: 317 US cities (2%). Below this entry. $425,000–$450,000: 300 US cities (2%). Below this entry. $450,000–$475,000: 307 US cities (2%). This entry sits in this band. $475,000–$500,000: 250 US cities (2%). Above this entry. $500,000–$525,000: 160 US cities (1%). Above this entry. $525,000–$550,000: 156 US cities (1%). Above this entry. $550,000–$575,000: 172 US cities (1%). Above this entry. $575,000–$600,000: 172 US cities (1%). Above this entry. $600,000–$625,000: 163 US cities (1%). Above this entry. $625,000–$650,000: 167 US cities (1%). Above this entry. $650,000–$675,000: 135 US cities (1%). Above this entry. $675,000–$700,000: 101 US cities (1%). Above this entry. $700,000–$725,000: 95 US cities (1%). Above this entry. $725,000–$750,000: 71 US cities (0%). Above this entry. $750,000–$775,000: 65 US cities (0%). Above this entry. $775,000–$800,000: 70 US cities (0%). Above this entry. $800,000–$825,000: 57 US cities (0%). Above this entry. $825,000–$850,000: 67 US cities (0%). Above this entry. $850,000–$875,000: 60 US cities (0%). Above this entry. $875,000–$900,000: 58 US cities (0%). Above this entry. $900,000–$925,000: 47 US cities (0%). Above this entry. $925,000–$950,000: 37 US cities (0%). Above this entry. $950,000–$975,000: 31 US cities (0%). Above this entry. $975,000–$1,000,000: 470 US cities (3%). Above this entry. $1,000,000–$1,025,000: 0 US cities (0%). Above this entry. North Babylon $0 $1,025,000 every US city, bucketed by value

Each bar is a $25K-wide band; taller bars hold more US cities. The dashed line + filled bar mark this entry. Hover or tap any bar for its full count, share, and where it sits relative to this entry.

Source U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-Year Estimates · 2023

Income distribution context

Household income distribution - North Babylon, NY North Babylon, NY's reported median household income shown against the U.S. national quintile-share pattern (not North Babylon, NY-specific quintile data). The Lorenz curve traces the national cumulative income share against cumulative population share, perfect equality is the diagonal; observed inequality bows below. $ Household Income Distribution North Babylon, NY median $130,293/yr, vs. U.S. national quintile pattern QUINTILE SHARE OF AGGREGATE INCOME Lowest 20% 3.4% Second 20% 9.2% Middle 20% 15.1% Fourth 20% 23.2% Top 20% 49.1% LORENZ CURVE cumulative income vs. population 100% 0% 100% pop. 0%
North Babylon, NY's median household income (Census ACS 5-year estimate) plotted against the U.S. national income-quintile distribution pattern for context; the quintile shares and Lorenz curve are national figures, not computed specifically for North Babylon, NY. Diagonal = perfect equality.

Key socioeconomic indicators

Bachelor's degree or higher (adults 25+) 33.9%

Census ACS S1501, educational attainment

Poverty rate (households below FPL) 2.1%

Census ACS S1701, poverty status

Labor force participation (adults 16+) 61.9%

Census ACS S2301, share of working-age residents in the labor force

Population
18,208
Median Income
$130,293
Median Home Value
$470,900
Median Age
43.3
Poverty Rate
2.1%
Labor force participation
61.9%
Bachelor's Degree+
33.9%

Schools

Total Schools
7
Public schools in this city

Commute Patterns

How workers travel to work, Census ACS 2023

Average Commute Time
29.5 minutes
Drive Alone
74.6%
Carpool
8.4%
Public Transit
5.8%
Walk
1.2%
Work from Home
8.7%
Other
1.3%

Based on 9,083 workers 16 and over.

Monthly Utility Costs

State-average estimates for New York - EIA 2023 residential energy data

Electricity
$130
avg/month
Natural Gas
$90
avg/month
Water & Sewer
$65
avg/month
Total Utilities
$285
estimated/month

Estimates reflect New York state averages. Actual costs vary by home size, usage, and local rates. Source: U.S. Energy Information Administration (EIA) 2023.

Living Costs & Risk

Cost of living is a New York state average from BEA; rent and hazard risk are county-level figures from HUD and FEMA for the county North Babylon sits in

Cost of Living Index
107.9
Above Average
US average = 100 · BEA RPP 2024
Typical 2-BR Rent
$2,747/mo
HUD Fair Market Rent
County-level FMR estimate
Natural Hazard Risk
97.1 / 100
Very High
FEMA NRI composite score (county)

Similar Cities in New York

Woodmere
18,198 people
Amsterdam
18,162 people
Syosset
18,274 people
Lake Ronkonkoma
18,289 people
Ronkonkoma
18,368 people
Cohoes
18,043 people

Cities of a Similar Size Nationwide

Population-matched peers from other states, closest to North Babylon's 18,208 residents (Census ACS 5-Year 2023).

Colonial Heights, VA
18,210 people
Shorewood, IL
18,218 people
Manchester, MO
18,189 people
Mount Washington, KY
18,228 people
Franklin Park, IL
18,233 people
Spanish Lake, MO
18,183 people

Cities with a Similar Household Income Nationwide

Median-household-income-matched peers from other states, closest to North Babylon's $130,293 (Census ACS 5-Year 2023, table B19013).

Creekside, KY
$130,300 median income
Prior Lake, MN
$130,278 median income
Wakefield, MA
$130,320 median income
La Villita, NM
$130,357 median income
Story, WY
$130,227 median income
Royerton, IN
$130,217 median income

Race & Ethnicity Composition

Race and ethnicity - North Babylon, NY Race categories sum to one hundred percent per Census methodology. Hispanic or Latino is shown separately as an ethnicity overlay; it cuts across all race categories per OMB Directive 15. Race & Ethnicity Composition North Babylon, NY - Census ACS, OMB race + ethnicity categories RACE, sums to 100% 62.2% 13.9% 9.9% 7.8% ETHNICITY, Hispanic or Latino (any race) 19.8% White 62.2% Black or African American 13.9% Asian 5.5% American Indian 0.6% Native Hawaiian 0.1% Some other race 9.9% Two or more races 7.8% Per OMB Directive 15: Hispanic/Latino ethnicity is reported separately from the race categories.
Race categories sum to 100%. Hispanic or Latino ethnicity is reported separately and cuts across race per Census/OMB methodology.

City-level race and ethnicity, Census ACS 5-year 2023 (tables B02001, B03001), OMB Directive 15 categories.

How North Babylon compares to nearby New York cities

Population + median household income, sourced from Census Bureau ACS 5-year B01001 (population) and B19013 (median household income).

City Population Median Household Income
North Babylon (this city) 18,208 $130,293
Woodmere 18,198 $174,942
Amsterdam 18,162 $50,193
Syosset 18,274 $187,936
Census ACS 5-year FIPS NY NCES CCD OMB Bulletin 23-01

What do people ask about North Babylon, NY?

What is the population of North Babylon, NY? +

The population of North Babylon, NY stands at 18,208 according to U.S. Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates.

What is the median household income in North Babylon, NY? +

Median annual household income in North Babylon runs $130,293, based on Census ACS 2023 data.

What is the cost of living in North Babylon? +

BEA does not publish a city-level cost-of-living figure for North Babylon; the closest available measure is the New York state average, a cost of living index of 107.9 (U.S. average = 100), rated "Above Average" based on BEA Regional Price Parities 2024 data. Costs within New York vary by metro area.

What is the median home value in North Babylon, NY? +

The median home value in North Babylon is $470,900, according to Census ACS 2023 estimates.

Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-Year 2023, NCES CCD, Census ACS B08301/B08136, U.S. Energy Information Administration (EIA) 2023, BEA Regional Price Parities 2024, HUD Fair Market Rents 2026, FEMA National Risk Index.

Read our methodology - how this data is sourced, computed, and verified.

Primary sources: Census ACS, FBI UCR, NOAA Climate Normals, NCES.

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