How many renters in the Village of Babylon, NY pay more than 30% of their income on rent?
54.3% (±13.3 points) of renting households in the Village of Babylon, NY spend 30% or more of their household income on gross rent (2020–2024 American Community Survey).
41.7% spend 35% or more.
The median renting household spends 31.7% of its income on rent.
Figures last updated on .
- Paying 30% or more
- 54.3% (±13.3 points)
- Paying 35% or more
- 41.7% (±10.5 points)
- Median share of income
- 31.7% (±4.4 points)
Rent as a share of income in the Village of Babylon
| Share of income spent on rent | Village of Babylon | Suffolk County | New York | United States |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Less than 15% | 6.0% (±5.7 points) | 10.6% | 14.0% | 12.6% |
| 15% to 19.9% | 19.9% (±10.9 points) | 10.9% | 11.7% | 12.2% |
| 20% to 24.9% | 10.2% (±6.4 points) | 9.8% | 11.5% | 12.6% |
| 25% to 29.9% | 9.6% (±6.4 points) | 9.9% | 10.7% | 11.5% |
| 30% to 34.9% | 12.6% (±8.2 points) | 9.8% | 9.0% | 9.2% |
| 35% or more | 41.7% (±10.5 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.
The Village of Babylon against Suffolk County, its state and the nation
| Village of Babylon | Suffolk County | New York | United States | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Paying 30% or more | 54.3% (±13.3 points) | 58.8% (±1.8 points) | 52.1% (±0.4 points) | 51.1% |
| Paying 35% or more | 41.7% (±10.5 points) | 49.0% (±1.6 points) | 43.1% (±0.3 points) | 41.9% |
| Median share of income | 31.7% (±4.4 points) | 34.5% (±0.8 points) | 31.2% (±0.3 points) | 30.6% |
| Median renter household income | $91,801 (±$15,104) | $72,488 (±$2,196) | $57,803 (±$395) | $52,966 |
| Median gross rent | $2,427 (±$120) | $2,255 (±$27) | $1,621 (±$7) | $1,413 |
In the Village of Babylon, 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, the Village of Babylon ranks 17 of 29 places with a published estimate, from highest to lowest share of renters paying 30% or more of income.
Statewide, it ranks 171 of 525.
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 the Village of Babylon
| Place | Distance | Renters paying 30% or more of income | Compared with this place |
|---|---|---|---|
| Village of Babylon | — | 54.3% (±13.3 points) | — |
| West Islip | 1.7 mi | 40.1% (±19.8 points) | Not measurably different |
| West Babylon | 2.2 mi | 58.6% (±10.3 points) | Not measurably different |
| Village of Lindenhurst | 2.5 mi | 56.2% (±15.5 points) | Not measurably different |
| North Babylon | 2.6 mi | 58.5% (±14.4 points) | Not measurably different |
| North Lindenhurst | 3.3 mi | 50.9% (±15.8 points) | Not measurably different |
| West Bay Shore | 3.5 mi | 20.0% (±68.3 points) | Not measurably different |
| Town of Babylon | 3.7 mi | 56.6% (±4.9 points) | Not measurably different |
| Village of Brightwaters | 3.7 mi | 39.4% (±42.2 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 |
|---|---|---|
| 11 | Village of Greenport | 66.2% (±23.3 points) |
| 12 | Village of Islandia | 61.5% (±41.1 points) |
| 13 | Village of Amityville | 61.0% (±19.1 points) |
| 14 | Village of Old Field | 60.4% (±58.8 points) |
| 15 | Village of Patchogue | 58.1% (±17.0 points) |
| 16 | Village of Lindenhurst | 56.2% (±15.5 points) |
| 17 | Village of Babylon | 54.3% (±13.3 points) |
| 18 (tie) | Village of Poquott | 50.0% (±31.8 points) |
| 18 (tie) | Village of Shoreham | 50.0% (±111.8 points) |
| 20 | Village of Bellport | 45.8% (±31.6 points) |
| 21 | Village of Port Jefferson | 42.3% (±11.8 points) |
| 22 | Village of Head of the Harbor | 41.7% (±105.9 points) |
| 23 | Village of Northport | 40.9% (±21.2 points) |
Showing 13 of 29 places in Suffolk County, ranked from highest to lowest.
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 Village of Babylon
Are renters in the Village of Babylon rent-burdened?
54.3% of renting households in the Village of Babylon 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 the Village of Babylon spend on rent?
The median renting household in the Village of Babylon, NY spends 31.7% (±4.4 points) of its household income on gross rent.
Sources
- Selected Housing Characteristics (DP04), 2020–2024 ACS 5-year estimates — Babylon village, New York
- Median Gross Rent as a Percentage of Household Income (B25071), 2020–2024 ACS 5-year estimates — Babylon village, New York
- Median Household Income by Tenure (B25119), 2020–2024 ACS 5-year estimates — Babylon village, New York
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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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