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Babylon, New York

village · Suffolk County

At a glance

12,185
Population
$658,500
Median home value (all homes)
117% above U.S. median
$743,823
Typical market value
Zillow, 2026-07
$2,427/mo
Median rent
80% above U.S. median
$140,820
Median household income
79% above U.S. median
33.3 min
Average commute
98.2%
Homes with broadband
96.4%
Locations with fiber available
3.5%
Unemployment

Cost of living (Clay Affordability Index)

CAI 149 — 49% above the national average. how it's computed

Housing135% above
Goods & services8% above
Utilities31% above
Taxes49% above
Insurance11% above
Commute cost27% above
For business: New York is CBII band 4/5 · time to build band 4/5. See state page for the breakdown.

Living here

Nearest 4-year college7 mi
Nearest community college5 mi
Nearest technical college4 mi
High school graduates95.8%
College graduates50.9%

Doing business here

Economic development contacts, most local first:

city Babylon IDA
The Babylon IDA is the economic development arm of the Town of Babylon. It aims to catalyze growth, enhance community well-being, and facilitate housing and transit-oriented developments. It offers tax savings incentives and fast-track permit processing to stimulate job creation, economic activity, and revitalization for residents and local businesses.
state Lysander  Economic Development
The Town of Lysander Economic Development page describes Lysander as home to companies and organizations of all sizes and highlights resources for easy access to transportation, land for expansion, water supply, and a skilled workforce.
state Queensbury Economic Development
The Town of Queensbury's Economic Development Department aims to maintain a diversified and sustainable local economy by supporting existing businesses and attracting new ones, and offers assistance to individuals and companies wishing to do business in Queensbury.
State sales taxYes
State income taxYes
Right-to-work stateNo

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