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West Babylon, NY vs Bay Shore, NY

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Are people in Bay Shore older or younger than people in West Babylon?
- The Median Age in Bay Shore is 7.7 years younger than in West Babylon.

Are housing costs cheaper in Bay Shore or West Babylon?
- Bay Shore housing costs are 12.7% less expensive than West Babylon housing costs.

Which city has a longer commute, Bay Shore or West Babylon?
- The average commute for residents of Bay Shore is 1.2 minutes longer than it is for residents of West Babylon.

Things to do in West Babylon?
West Babylon, New York is located in Suffolk County giving tourists plenty of activities from exploring Belmont Lake State Park to golfing at Olde West Reef Golf Course plus food spots like Emporio Ristorante & Pizza Bar.

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!

 West Babylon, NYBay Shore, NYUnited States
 Population  Unlock31,488329,725,481
 Median Income$110,751  Unlock$69,021
 Median Age  Unlock35.638.4
 Avg. Home Price$511,100  Unlock$338,100
 Unemployment Rate  Unlock6.1%6.0%
 Avg. Commute Time32.62  Unlock26.38
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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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