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Bay Shore, NY vs Central Islip, NY

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Are people in Central Islip older or younger than people in Bay Shore?
- The Median Age in Central Islip is 0.9 years younger than in Bay Shore.

Are housing costs cheaper in Central Islip or Bay Shore?
- Central Islip housing costs are 24.9% less expensive than Bay Shore housing costs.

Which city has a longer commute, Central Islip or Bay Shore?
- The average commute for residents of Central Islip is 5.9 minutes shorter than it is for residents of Bay Shore.

Things to do in Bay Shore?
Bay Shore NY lies southwest Babylon renowned mainly for its wealth of cultural attractions ranging from art galleries to wineries giving vacationers a chance explore area's culture while still having easy access stunning beaches along Long Island’s coast!

Things to do in Central Islip?
Central Islip NY lies in Suffolk county near Great South Bay featuring stunning views combined with plenty of outdoor activities plus opportunities for family friendly outings such as NYCB Live - Home Of The Nassau Veterans Memorial Coliseum.

 Bay Shore, NYCentral Islip, NYUnited States
 Population  Unlock36,292329,725,481
 Median Income$97,783  Unlock$69,021
 Median Age  Unlock34.738.4
 Avg. Home Price$446,100  Unlock$338,100
 Unemployment Rate  Unlock6.1%6.0%
 Avg. Commute Time33.83  Unlock26.38
Reviews for Bay Shore    6 Reviews

Over 11 years ago

Long Island is very expensive. Bay Shore is definitely one of the cheaper parts of the island, but it's still  More

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Over 13 years ago

Great community but saddled with taxes that are detracting from the quality of life here on Long  More

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I find the quality of life here in Bay Shore becoming more and more difficult. Due to the lack of convenient public transportation our population is forced to clog the  More

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