Living in West Babylon
West Babylon is a large place in New York, United States, home to 43,213 people. Of the 29 household profiles on Nestlyzer, its strongest are expat professionals (top 9%, #609 of 7,271), business owners (top 12%, #1,375 of 12,111), people who want to live by the sea (top 13%, #798 of 6,413).
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Open in NestlyzerGood to know about West Babylon
- The landscape belongs to Long Island.
- The North Atlantic Ocean is 5 km away.
- It is part of Greater New York, 53 km from the city centre.
- On the shortest day the sun is up for 9 h 15 min and sets around 22:29; in late June it sets around 2:28.
How West Babylon ranks
Scores run 0 to 100 against every municipality in United States. Ranks count only the places that pass each profile's minimums, so the totals differ by profile. Local data: official statistics on affordability, green space, education and family, health and elderly, jobs and economy, lifestyle and amenities, mobility and connectivity and safety and community (local or regional figures, sources on every place page) plus population and geography.
| Profile | Score | In United States | In New York | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Young family | 50 | #5,553 of 11,898 | #432 of 880 | Map |
| Low-income household | 26 | #7,696 of 9,771 | #312 of 622 | Map |
| Low-income family | 39 | #5,252 of 8,006 | #307 of 582 | Map |
| Single parent | 47 | #3,615 of 6,237 | #217 of 448 | Map |
| Pensioner couple | 65 | #2,643 of 9,474 | #291 of 697 | Map |
| Single pensioner | 65 | #2,733 of 9,474 | #298 of 697 | Map |
| Early retiree | 67 | #2,009 of 10,762 | #258 of 676 | Map |
| Single professional | 64 | #1,135 of 4,537 | #153 of 325 | Map |
| Young professional | not ranked: below the minimum for regional access | – | Map | |
| DINKS | not ranked: below the minimum for regional access | – | Map | |
| Remote worker | 54 | #5,118 of 7,271 | #276 of 468 | Map |
| Commuter | 62 | #3,717 of 6,227 | #334 of 454 | Map |
| Car-free household | not ranked: below the minimum for regional access | – | Map | |
| Student | not ranked: below the minimum for regional access | – | Map | |
| First-home buyer | 36 | #5,463 of 8,006 | #289 of 582 | Map |
| Budget-constrained mover | 28 | #9,327 of 12,111 | #338 of 751 | Map |
| Urban lifestyle seeker | not ranked: below the minimum for regional access | – | Map | |
| Expat professional | 76 | #609 of 7,271 | #99 of 468 | Map |
| Healthcare-first mover | 71 | #1,498 of 9,474 | #226 of 697 | Map |
| Nature-focused household | 49 | #9,320 of 18,063 | #635 of 1064 | Map |
| Cross-border commuter | not ranked: must-have: a border within 45 km where pay is higher on the other side | – | Map | |
| Outdoor and mountain lover | 37 | #4,206 of 16,523 | #500 of 995 | Map |
| Rural value seeker | 28 | #14,402 of 18,063 | #685 of 1064 | Map |
| High-net-worth mover | 72 | #1,360 of 16,523 | #262 of 995 | Map |
| Lottery winner | 77 | #724 of 21,167 | #62 of 1210 | Map |
| Climate-resilient relocation | 58 | #8,390 of 12,111 | #654 of 751 | Map |
| Coastal living | 73 | #798 of 6,413 | #160 of 631 | Map |
| Business owner | 73 | #1,375 of 12,111 | #171 of 751 | Map |
| Digital native | 53 | #1,899 of 4,750 | #205 of 341 | Map |
Strengths and trade-offs
Nearby
- North Lindenhurst 2 km
- North Babylon 3 km
- Babylon 3 km
- Lindenhurst (New York) 4 km
- West Islip 4 km
- Wheatley Heights 5 km
- Deer Park (New York) 5 km
- East Farmingdale 5 km
Data: Eurostat GISCO LAU 2024; locations EDJNet LAU centres; airports OurAirports; coastline Natural Earth. Updated 2026-10-31. Rankings are decision aids, not advice.