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Selden, NY vs Bay Shore, NY

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Are people in Bay Shore older or younger than people in Selden?
- The Median Age in Bay Shore is 4.9 years younger than in Selden.

Are housing costs cheaper in Bay Shore or Selden?
- Bay Shore housing costs are 4.6% less expensive than Selden housing costs.

Which city has a longer commute, Bay Shore or Selden?
- The average commute for residents of Bay Shore is 0.2 minutes longer than it is for residents of Selden.

Things to do in Selden?
Selden, NY is a hamlet in Suffolk County on Long Island's North Shore. The quaint town boasts many parks, beaches and marinas with access to boat launches perfect for fishing or crabbing trips!

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!

 Selden, NYBay Shore, NYUnited States
 Population  Unlock31,488329,725,481
 Median Income$99,455  Unlock$69,021
 Median Age  Unlock35.638.4
 Avg. Home Price$467,400  Unlock$338,100
 Unemployment Rate  Unlock6.1%6.0%
 Avg. Commute Time33.61  Unlock26.38
Reviews for Selden    3 Reviews

MORE AND MORE PEOPLE ARE AFRAID TO LEAVE THERE HOMES BECAUSE OF THE AMOUNT OF BREAK-INS. IT DOESN'T MATTER IF IT IS IN THE MIDDLE OF THE DAY OR AT NIGHT PEOPLE'S HOMES  More

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Over 17 years ago

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Over 19 years ago

Good place to live, but becoming more crowded. Good schools, shopping, cultural resources nearby, outdoor activities, etc. However the cost of living here is  More

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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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