How many renters in West Babylon, NY pay more than 30% of their income on rent?
58.6% (±10.3 points) of renting households in West Babylon, NY spend 30% or more of their household income on gross rent (2020–2024 American Community Survey).
46.2% spend 35% or more.
The median renting household spends 33.5% of its income on rent.
Figures last updated on .
- Paying 30% or more
- 58.6% (±10.3 points)
- Paying 35% or more
- 46.2% (±8.6 points)
- Median share of income
- 33.5% (±3.5 points)
Rent as a share of income in West Babylon
| Share of income spent on rent | West Babylon | Suffolk County | New York | United States |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Less than 15% | 8.7% (±4.1 points) | 10.6% | 14.0% | 12.6% |
| 15% to 19.9% | 10.5% (±4.9 points) | 10.9% | 11.7% | 12.2% |
| 20% to 24.9% | 10.8% (±6.4 points) | 9.8% | 11.5% | 12.6% |
| 25% to 29.9% | 11.3% (±5.3 points) | 9.9% | 10.7% | 11.5% |
| 30% to 34.9% | 12.4% (±5.7 points) | 9.8% | 9.0% | 9.2% |
| 35% or more | 46.2% (±8.6 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.
West Babylon against Suffolk County, its state and the nation
| West Babylon | Suffolk County | New York | United States | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Paying 30% or more | 58.6% (±10.3 points) | 58.8% (±1.8 points) | 52.1% (±0.4 points) | 51.1% |
| Paying 35% or more | 46.2% (±8.6 points) | 49.0% (±1.6 points) | 43.1% (±0.3 points) | 41.9% |
| Median share of income | 33.5% (±3.5 points) | 34.5% (±0.8 points) | 31.2% (±0.3 points) | 30.6% |
| Median renter household income | $80,551 (±$8,609) | $72,488 (±$2,196) | $57,803 (±$395) | $52,966 |
| Median gross rent | $2,225 (±$160) | $2,255 (±$27) | $1,621 (±$7) | $1,413 |
In West 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, West Babylon ranks 51 of 111 places with a published estimate, from highest to lowest share of renters paying 30% or more of income.
Statewide, it ranks 142 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 West Babylon
| Place | Distance | Renters paying 30% or more of income | Compared with this place |
|---|---|---|---|
| West Babylon | — | 58.6% (±10.3 points) | — |
| North Lindenhurst | 1.4 mi | 50.9% (±15.8 points) | Not measurably different |
| Village of Lindenhurst | 1.9 mi | 56.2% (±15.5 points) | Not measurably different |
| Village of Babylon | 2.2 mi | 54.3% (±13.3 points) | Not measurably different |
| North Babylon | 2.2 mi | 58.5% (±14.4 points) | Not measurably different |
| North Amityville | 2.9 mi | 46.4% (±12.3 points) | Not measurably different |
| East Farmingdale | 3.2 mi | 59.9% (±13.4 points) | Not measurably different |
| Copiague | 3.4 mi | 60.1% (±16.2 points) | Not measurably different |
| West Islip | 3.4 mi | 40.1% (±19.8 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 |
|---|---|---|
| 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) |
| 52 | North Babylon | 58.5% (±14.4 points) |
| 53 | Smithtown (community) | 58.3% (±18.5 points) |
| 54 | Sayville | 58.1% (±12.8 points) |
| 55 (tie) | Commack | 58.0% (±15.1 points) |
| 55 (tie) | Hauppauge | 58.0% (±14.0 points) |
| 57 | Springs | 57.9% (±23.2 points) |
Showing 13 of 111 places in Suffolk County, ranked from highest to lowest.
West Babylon 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 Babylon, 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 West Babylon
Are renters in West Babylon rent-burdened?
58.6% of renting households in West 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 West Babylon spend on rent?
The median renting household in West Babylon, NY spends 33.5% (±3.5 points) of its household income on gross rent.
Sources
- Selected Housing Characteristics (DP04), 2020–2024 ACS 5-year estimates — West Babylon CDP, New York
- Median Gross Rent as a Percentage of Household Income (B25071), 2020–2024 ACS 5-year estimates — West Babylon CDP, New York
- Median Household Income by Tenure (B25119), 2020–2024 ACS 5-year estimates — West Babylon CDP, 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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