Living in West Babylon, NY
Suburb in New York
West Babylon is a suburb in New York, home to about 43,000 people, with 12.1 million living within 31 mi. Day to day, much of daily life is walkable. Life moves at a very fast pace, and homes are mostly houses with yards.
Is West Babylon a good place to live? Pros and cons
👍 Pros
- Strong healthcare: 16 top-rated (4–5★) hospitals within 31 mi
- Easy flying: JFK is 22 mi away
- Big job market: about 12.1 million people live within 31 mi
- Mild summers: highs around 81°F
👎 Cons
- Higher taxes: about $3,080 state income tax per resident, 2.04% property tax
- Pricey housing: a typical 3-bedroom home is about $665k, and rent is $3,560 a month
- Cloudier than most places
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Key facts
Living in West Babylon: common questions
What is the cost of living in West Babylon?
A typical 3-bedroom home is worth about $665k, and a 3-bedroom rents for about $3,560 a month including utilities. Overall living costs are above the US average (index 113, where the US is 100).
What are taxes like in West Babylon?
New York collects about $3,080 in state income tax per resident, and homeowners here pay about 2.04% of their home's value in property tax each year.
Is West Babylon safe?
West Babylon isn't in the FBI's 2019 city crime table, so Best Life Fit Me counts its safety as average.
What is the weather like in West Babylon?
West Babylon has cold winters: winter days average around 42°F and summer days around 81°F, with roughly 19″ of snow a year.
Does West Babylon get natural disasters?
Natural disaster risk is low, mainly from flooding and hurricanes: 14 federally declared disasters have hit the county since 2000, and FEMA expects about 0.19 deaths or injuries per 100,000 residents a year.
What is the nearest major airport to West Babylon?
The nearest major airport is JFK, about 22 mi away.
How West Babylon scores
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