salaryRent here is among the highest 10% in the country. Household incomes are higher than in 86% of U.S. cities. A typical house costs about 3.8 years of household income. Commutes are long, about 31.2 minutes each way. Most homes (75.9%) are owned, so rentals can be hard to find.
How much money do I need?
To rent here comfortably, you should earn about $115,400 a year. That is $55 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 270 of 343 cities from cheapest to most expensive.
How much do households earn in West Babylon?
Share of households by yearly income. 54.2% of households earn $100,000 or more.
Rent by apartment size in West Babylon
| Size | West Babylon | U.S. average |
|---|---|---|
| Studio | $1,876 | $1,338 |
| 1 bedroom | $2,202 | $1,324 |
| 2 bedrooms | $2,696 | $1,509 |
| 3 bedrooms | $3,341 | $1,698 |
| 4 bedrooms | $2,102 | $2,098 |
Median monthly rent plus utilities for all renters, by number of bedrooms.
How expensive is West 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 West Babylon, so the New York figure is shown.
Taxes and bills in West Babylon
Life in West Babylon
Is it cheaper to rent or buy in West Babylon?
Renting is cheaper right now: about $806 a month less.
Owning assumes a typical $531,900 home, 10% down, a 30-year loan at 6.5% and about 1.5% a year for taxes and insurance. You would also need $53,190 for the down payment.
Frequently asked questions
What is the average rent in West Babylon, NY?
Renting in West Babylon costs a median of about $2,885 a month in 2026, including utilities. The New York median is $2,177.
How much do I need to make to live in West Babylon?
To keep rent under 30% of income, you need about $115,400 a year, or $55 an hour at a full-time job.
Is West Babylon cheap or expensive?
West Babylon is rated OK: rent takes 24.8% of the typical household income of $139,686. It ranks 270th cheapest of 343 New York cities we track.
How much are property taxes in West Babylon?
The median homeowner in West Babylon pays $10,000+ a year in property taxes, about 1.88% of the median home value.
Is West 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 West Babylon?
The median home value in West Babylon is $531,900, about 3.8 times the typical yearly household income.
43,570 people live in West Babylon. Numbers are typical (middle) values.