salaryRent is higher than in 82% of U.S. cities. Household incomes are higher than in 90% of U.S. cities. A typical house costs about 3.4 years of household income. Commutes are long, about 34.6 minutes each way. Most homes (86.8%) are owned, so rentals can be hard to find.
How much money do I need?
To rent here comfortably, you should earn about $94,640 a year. That is $46 an hour at a full-time job.
Is rent cheaper than other New York cities?
No. Rent here is more expensive than in most of New York. It is number 201 of 343 cities from cheapest to most expensive.
How much do households earn in North Babylon?
Share of households by yearly income. 59.5% of households earn $100,000 or more.
Rent by apartment size in North Babylon
| Size | North Babylon | U.S. average |
|---|---|---|
| 1 bedroom | $1,925 | $1,324 |
| 2 bedrooms | $2,552 | $1,509 |
| 3 bedrooms | $2,725 | $1,698 |
Median monthly rent plus utilities for all renters, by number of bedrooms.
How expensive is North Babylon overall?
Everyday prices in New York overall are 8% above the U.S. average (index 107.9, U.S. = 100).
Source: U.S. Bureau of Economic Analysis, Regional Price Parities 2024. City-level data is not published for North Babylon, so the New York figure is shown.
Taxes and bills in North Babylon
Life in North Babylon
Is it cheaper to rent or buy in North Babylon?
Renting is cheaper right now: about $1,246 a month less.
Owning assumes a typical $520,500 home, 10% down, a 30-year loan at 6.5% and about 1.5% a year for taxes and insurance. You would also need $52,050 for the down payment.
Frequently asked questions
What is the average rent in North Babylon, NY?
Renting in North Babylon costs a median of about $2,366 a month in 2026, including utilities. The New York median is $2,177.
How much do I need to make to live in North Babylon?
To keep rent under 30% of income, you need about $94,640 a year, or $46 an hour at a full-time job.
Is North Babylon cheap or expensive?
North Babylon is rated Cheap: rent takes 18.8% of the typical household income of $151,359. It ranks 201st cheapest of 343 New York cities we track.
How much are property taxes in North Babylon?
The median homeowner in North Babylon pays $10,000+ a year in property taxes, about 1.92% of the median home value.
Is North Babylon more expensive than the national average?
Overall prices in New York are 8% above the U.S. average, according to the U.S. Bureau of Economic Analysis.
How much does a house cost in North Babylon?
The median home value in North Babylon is $520,500, about 3.4 times the typical yearly household income.
17,963 people live in North Babylon. Numbers are typical (middle) values.