How many renters in Bay Shore, NY pay more than 30% of their income on rent?
60.1% (±9.6 points) of renting households in Bay Shore, NY spend 30% or more of their household income on gross rent (2020–2024 American Community Survey).
50.8% spend 35% or more.
The median renting household spends 36.7% of its income on rent.
Figures last updated on .
- Paying 30% or more
- 60.1% (±9.6 points)
- Paying 35% or more
- 50.8% (±8.3 points)
- Median share of income
- 36.7% (±10.7 points)
Rent as a share of income in Bay Shore
| Share of income spent on rent | Bay Shore | Suffolk County | New York | United States |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Less than 15% | 8.0% (±3.9 points) | 10.6% | 14.0% | 12.6% |
| 15% to 19.9% | 15.2% (±6.7 points) | 10.9% | 11.7% | 12.2% |
| 20% to 24.9% | 5.7% (±3.6 points) | 9.8% | 11.5% | 12.6% |
| 25% to 29.9% | 11.0% (±3.9 points) | 9.9% | 10.7% | 11.5% |
| 30% to 34.9% | 9.3% (±4.8 points) | 9.8% | 9.0% | 9.2% |
| 35% or more | 50.8% (±8.3 points) | 49.0% | 43.1% | 41.9% |
Households whose income could not be measured against their rent (for example, those reporting no income) are left out of these shares, as the Census Bureau leaves them out.
Bay Shore against Suffolk County, its state and the nation
| Bay Shore | Suffolk County | New York | United States | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Paying 30% or more | 60.1% (±9.6 points) | 58.8% (±1.8 points) | 52.1% (±0.4 points) | 51.1% |
| Paying 35% or more | 50.8% (±8.3 points) | 49.0% (±1.6 points) | 43.1% (±0.3 points) | 41.9% |
| Median share of income | 36.7% (±10.7 points) | 34.5% (±0.8 points) | 31.2% (±0.3 points) | 30.6% |
| Median renter household income | $54,247 (±$12,765) | $72,488 (±$2,196) | $57,803 (±$395) | $52,966 |
| Median gross rent | $2,063 (±$114) | $2,255 (±$27) | $1,621 (±$7) | $1,413 |
In Bay Shore, the share of renters paying 30% or more of income is not measurably different from Suffolk County (58.8%).
It is not measurably different from New York (52.1%).
It is not measurably different from the national figure (51.1%).
In Suffolk County, Bay Shore ranks 45 of 111 places with a published estimate, from highest to lowest share of renters paying 30% or more of income.
Statewide, it ranks 129 of 407.
Rankings use the estimates alone; where margins of error overlap, neighboring ranks may not truly differ.
Renters paying 30% or more of income in places near Bay Shore
| Place | Distance | Renters paying 30% or more of income | Compared with this place |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bay Shore | — | 60.1% (±9.6 points) | — |
| Village of Brightwaters | 1.1 mi | 39.4% (±42.2 points) | Not measurably different |
| Islip (community) | 1.8 mi | 67.0% (±13.6 points) | Not measurably different |
| West Bay Shore | 2.0 mi | 20.0% (±68.3 points) | Not measurably different |
| North Bay Shore | 2.2 mi | 41.3% (±22.8 points) | Not measurably different |
| Baywood | 2.7 mi | 49.2% (±24.8 points) | Not measurably different |
| West Islip | 3.0 mi | 40.1% (±19.8 points) | Not measurably different |
| East Islip | 3.3 mi | 81.0% (±19.8 points) | Not measurably different |
| Islip Terrace | 3.6 mi | 39.1% (±42.0 points) | Not measurably different |
None of the nearby places differs measurably from this one on this figure.
Distance is measured in a straight line between the Census Bureau’s internal points for each place.
Renters paying 30% or more of income across Suffolk County, place by place
| Rank | Place | Renters paying 30% or more of income |
|---|---|---|
| 38 (tie) | Tuckahoe (community) | 63.5% (±32.0 points) |
| 40 | Gordon Heights | 62.9% (±42.6 points) |
| 41 | Lake Ronkonkoma | 62.6% (±19.5 points) |
| 42 | North Sea | 61.4% (±29.9 points) |
| 43 | Mastic | 60.7% (±24.4 points) |
| 44 | Holtsville | 60.6% (±14.6 points) |
| 45 (tie) | Bay Shore | 60.1% (±9.6 points) |
| 45 (tie) | Copiague | 60.1% (±16.2 points) |
| 45 (tie) | Medford | 60.1% (±18.6 points) |
| 48 | East Farmingdale | 59.9% (±13.4 points) |
| 49 | Coram | 59.4% (±9.0 points) |
| 50 | Riverhead (community) | 59.0% (±19.2 points) |
| 51 | West Babylon | 58.6% (±10.3 points) |
Showing 13 of 111 places in Suffolk County, ranked from highest to lowest.
Bay Shore is a census-designated place: an unincorporated community the Census Bureau draws for statistics, with no municipal government of its own.
It lies inside the Town of Islip, whose figures include it.
Survey years: 2020–2024 (American Community Survey 5-year estimates).
Margins of error are at the 90% confidence level.
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Questions about Bay Shore
Are renters in Bay Shore rent-burdened?
60.1% of renting households in Bay Shore pay 30% or more of their income in gross rent, the share housing researchers usually call rent-burdened (2020–2024 American Community Survey).
What share of income do renters in Bay Shore spend on rent?
The median renting household in Bay Shore, NY spends 36.7% (±10.7 points) of its household income on gross rent.
Sources
- Selected Housing Characteristics (DP04), 2020–2024 ACS 5-year estimates — Bay Shore CDP, New York
- Median Gross Rent as a Percentage of Household Income (B25071), 2020–2024 ACS 5-year estimates — Bay Shore CDP, New York
- Median Household Income by Tenure (B25119), 2020–2024 ACS 5-year estimates — Bay Shore CDP, New York
To check these figures in the Census Bureau’s own API, request the variables below from the 2024 ACS 5-year data profile (acs/acs5/profile) and detailed tables (acs/acs5) for Bay Shore CDP, New York (place:04935, in state:36).
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DP04_0136E, DP04_0136M, DP04_0137PE, DP04_0137PM, DP04_0138PE, DP04_0138PM, DP04_0139PE, DP04_0139PM, DP04_0140PE, DP04_0140PM, DP04_0141PE, DP04_0141PM, DP04_0142PE, DP04_0142PM, B25071_001E, B25071_001M, B25119_003E, B25119_003M
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