Livability Score

85
/100
i The AreaVibes Livability Score evaluates 9 different categories and creates an overall score out of 100. The higher the score, the better the area.

amenities A+

There are lots of amenities close to this location.
Coffee (4) B
Post Office Cafe
Coffee Shop
Juice N Blendz
Coffee Shop
Jack Jack’s Coffee House
Coffee Shop
Spoon
Coffee Shop
Chonky Cookies
Coffee Shop
Entertainment (1) F
Argyle Theatre
Theatre Arts
South Shore Theater
Theatre Arts
Sagtikos Manor
Museum
Food and Drink (13) A-
Mary Caroll’s
Bar
Domino's
Fast Food
Ralph's Italian Ices
Sweets
Bartini Bar
Bar
Ginos
Fast Food
Cold Stone Creamery
Sweets
The Villager
Bar
Lily Flanagan's Pub
Bar
McDonald's
Fast Food
Boston Market
Fast Food
Kiana Wine & Liquors
Alcohol
Deli Boss & Brunch
Deli
Food Luck Kitchen
Fast Food
West Babylon Superstar Beverage
Beverages
McDonald's
Fast Food
Checkers
Fast Food
Some Guy's Beer & Soda
Beverages
Sonic
Fast Food
Polish Deli
Deli
Fitness (2) C-
Fitness Incentive
Gym
Elevation Fitness
Gym
Retro Fitness
Gym
Planet Fitness
Gym
Retro Fitness
Gym
Groceries (5) A+
Torta Fina Bake Shoppe
Bakery
Babylon Bagel
Bakery
Mario’s Pasticceria
Bakery
Bagel Express
Bakery
KMart
Grocery Store
ALDI
Grocery Store
ALDI
Grocery Store
King Kullen
Grocery Store
Parks (6) B
Argyle Park
Park
Hawleys Lake Park
Park
Sampawams Point Park
Park
Van Bourgondien Park
Park
Anthony Sanchez Memorial Park
Park
Anthony Sanchez Memorial Park
Park
John C. Pape Memorial Park
Park
West Islip Little League Fields
Park
Madeline Hsu Playground
Park
Venetian Shores Park
Park
Venetian Shores Park
Park
Neguntatogue Park
Park
Daniel Street Park
Park
George D. Smawley Memorial Track
Park
Phelps Lane Memorial Park
Park
Babylon Parks and Recreation
Park
Phelps Lane Playground
Playground
Phelps Lane Park
Park
Belmont Lake State Park
Park
Deluca Parking 2
Park
Pace Landing Tennis at Conklin Point
Park
Irmisch Park
Park
Firemens Memorial Park
Park
Firemen's Memorial Park
Park
Shore Road Park
Park
Shops (17) A+
Edible Arrangements
Gift Shop
Bali Hair Designs
Hairdresser
Babylon Bike Shop
Bicycle
Argyl
Fashion
Pandemonium
Clothing
Coffee Express Source
Convenience Store
7-Eleven
Convenience Store
Verizon
Electronics
7-Eleven
Convenience Store
The Vicious Cycle
Bicycle
7-Eleven
Convenience Store
Speedway
Convenience Store
T-Mobile
Electronics
7-Eleven
Convenience Store
Gifts from the Heart Florist
Florist
Lindenhurst Bike Works
Bicycle
Perfect Nails & Spa
Beauty
Coiff' Emoi Hair Salon
Hairdresser
Fox and Company Salon
Hairdresser
iFixScreens
Electronics
Lowe's
Home Improvement
HomeGoods
Houseware
Barnes & Noble
Books
Target
Department Store
Salons By JC
Beauty
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commute A+

Of all people who commute, 12.1% take public transportation in Babylon.
Public Transit Stops (15)
Stops & Stations A+
West Main Street & North Carll Avenue
Bus Stop
West Main Street & North Carll Avenue
Bus Stop
West Main Street & Belton Road
Bus Stop
Deer Park Avenue & West Main Street
Bus Stop
Deer Park Avenue & East Main Street
Bus Stop
Babylon Station - S25/S47 Stop
Bus Stop
Babylon Station - S27 Stop
Bus Stop
Babylon Station - S23/S29 Stop
Bus Stop
Babylon Station - S20/S42 Stop
Bus Stop
Babylon Station - S40 Stop
Bus Stop
Babylon
Transit Station
485 Montauk Highway
Bus Stop
500 Montauk Highway
Bus Stop
Railroad Avenue & Great East Neck Road
Bus Stop
Montauk Highway & Tahlulah Lane
Bus Stop
Arnold Avenue & Anchor Court
Bus Stop
Albin Avenue & Arnold Avenue
Bus Stop
Montauk Highway & Everdell Drive
Bus Stop
Montauk Highway & West Bay Drive
Bus Stop
Albin Avenue & Avenue A
Bus Stop
Montauk Highway & Keith Lane
Bus Stop
Montauk Highway @ Good Samaritan Hospital
Bus Stop
Montauk Highway & Helwig Lane
Bus Stop
Montauk Highway & Helwig Lane
Bus Stop
East John Street & Centre Avenue
Bus Stop
Workers Taking Public Transit
12.1% B+
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cost of living F

The cost of living in Babylon is 155/100 - which is 32% higher than New York.
Cost of Living
Goods & Services, Housing, etc. F
Tax Rates
Income & Sales Tax F
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crime A

Babylon crime rates are 1,017 per 100k, which is 53% lower than New York
Property Crime
814 crimes per 100k A+
Violent Crime
203 crimes per 100k A-
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employment A+

The median income in Babylon is $128,500 - which is 112% higher than New York.
Med. Household Income
$128,500 A+
Unemployment Rate
2.1% A+
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health A

There are many hospitals, police and fire stations.
Health & Safety (8)
Dentist, Doctor, Hospital, etc. A+
Argyle Hose Company Number 3
Fire Station
The Center For Eye Care
Doctor
Electric Hose Company Number 4
Fire Station
CVS Pharmacy
Pharmacy
CVS Pharmacy
Pharmacy
East Neck Nursing and Rehabilitation Center
Hospital
West Babylon Fire Department Company Number 1
Fire Station
Nassau Suffolk OB/GYN
Doctor
West Islip Orthodontists
Doctor
Eli Anker MD, PC
Doctor
West Islip Breast Cancer Coalition
Doctor
Osipova Lada MD
Doctor
Lindenhurst Eye Physicians & Surgeons PC
Doctor
Zwanger-Pesiri Radiology
Doctor
Mehling Orthopedics
Doctor
Island Gastroenterology Consultants
Doctor
Good Samaritan Hospital Medical Center
Hospital
Drs. Duane and McCurdy
Doctor
Albert Zilkha, MD
Doctor
Amit Sharma, MD
Doctor
Dr. Rajkumar Mariwalla, MD
Doctor
Abu Haque MD
Doctor
Mariwalla Dermatology
Doctor
Suffolk County Police Department
Police
Bay Shore Fire Department - Station No 1
Fire Station
Air Quality
Median Air Quality F
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housing A+

Babylon home prices are $485,700 - which is 70% higher than New York
Home Price
$485,700 A+
Home Appreciation Rate
9% B+
Home Affordability
3.8x (home price to income ratio) C
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schools A+

The Babylon graduation rate is 95% - which is 16% higher than New York
School Test Scores
71% B
High School Grad. Rates
95% A+
Elementary Schools (3) D-
South Bay Jr Academy Of Sda
Babylon Memorial Grade School
Babylon Elementary School
South Bay School
Paul J Bellew Elementary School
John F Kennedy School
Beach Street Middle School
West Babylon Junior High School
Harding Avenue School
Marion G Vedder Elementary School
Bridges Academy (The)
Bayview Elementary School
Alleghany Avenue School
Oquenock Elementary School
Daniel Street School
Lindenhurst Middle School
Udall Road Middle School
Forest Avenue School
William E Deluca Jr Elementary School
Robert Moses Middle School
Tooker Avenue School
Our Lady Of Lourdes School
Manetuck Elementary School
Belmont Elementary School
South Country School
High Schools (1) D-
Babylon Junior-Senior High School
West Babylon Senior High School
West Islip Senior High School
St John The Baptist Diocesan High School
Lindenhurst Senior High School
North Babylon High School
Walter G O'Connell Copiague High School
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ratings A-

Babylon has an overall rating of 77% from 4 reviews.
User Reviews (1)
From AreaVibes B-
User Surveys (3)
From AreaVibes A+
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Babylon - Great Parks and a Guaranteed Seat on the Railroad 3.5 rating By Anonymous ( May 23, 2018) Babylon is well known to many due to the presence of a major Long Island Railroad named after it. While this shouldn’t be ignored, as it adds some major benefits and convenience to commuters, it is hardly a blip of what makes Babylon such a great place to live.

Babylon is lo ...Read More cated in Suffolk town and does have a train line on the LIRR named after it. This means that there are much more frequent trains to the city that are express and that the train line is not as long as others in the same location, despite the significant distance. Further, since it is the first stop, you can always get a seat.

Babylon has a good school district and lots of nice parks. Argyle lake is located on Merrick road and right near the high school and train station. It is a nice park with a small playground and waling or biking path. While Argyle park can get crowded, it is a beautiful area to relax or walk your dog. Belmont State Park is larger and more extensive and located in West Babylon. Also focused on a lake, there are extensive playgrounds, barbecue pits, and hiking trails.

Babylon has decent, but not spectacular shopping and dining options. Further, it is a safe, clean and well-managed community. Would highly recommend Babylon to anyone looking to move to Western Suffolk county. Read Less
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      A+ Amenities

      Are there many local amenities in Babylon? Yes, there are lots of amenities close to this location.

      Parks

      Argyle Park
      Hawleys Lake Park
      Sampawams Point Park
      Van Bourgondien Park
      Anthony Sanchez Memorial Park
      Anthony Sanchez Memorial Park
      John C. Pape Memorial Park
      West Islip Little League Fields

      Entertainment

      Argyle Theatre
      South Shore Theater
      Sagtikos Manor

      Food & Drink

      Mary Caroll’s
      Domino's
      Ralph's Italian Ices
      Bartini Bar
      Ginos
      Cold Stone Creamery
      The Villager
      Lily Flanagan's Pub

      C+ Commute

      Is public transit available in Babylon? Of all people who commute, 12.1% take public transportation in Babylon.
      Drive to Work
      68%

      8% lower than the US average

      Take Public Transit
      12%

      7% higher than the US average

      Walk to Work
      1%

      1% lower than the US average

      F Cost of Living

      What is the cost of living in Babylon? The cost of living in Babylon is 155/100 - which is 32% higher than New York.
      Babylon
      155

      55% more expensive than average

      New York
      117

      17% more expensive than average

      United States
      100

      National cost of living index

      A Crime

      What is the crime rate in Babylon? Babylon crime rates are 1,017, which are 53% lower than New York
      Total Crime
      1,017 per 100k people

      56% lower than the US average

      Chance of being a victim
      1 in 99

      56% lower than the US average

      Year-over-year crime
      21%

      Year over year crime is up

      A+ Employment

      What is the median income in Babylon? The median income in Babylon is $128,500 which is 112% higher than New York.
      Median household income
      $128,500132% higher than the US average
      Income per capita
      $59,09498% higher than the US average
      Unemployment rate
      2%

      55% lower than the US average

      B- Health & Safety

      Is Babylon a healthy and safe place to live? Yes, there are some hospitals, police and fire stations.

      Hospitals

      Pharmacies

      Doctors

      A+ Housing

      What are Babylon home prices? Babylon home prices are $485,700 - which is 70% higher than New York
      Median home value
      $485,700163% higher than the US average
      Median rent price
      $2,179130% higher than the US average
      Home Ownership
      81%

      27% higher than the US average

      A+ Schools

      Does Babylon have good schools? The Babylon graduation rate is 95% - which is 16% higher than New York
      High school grad. rates
      95%

      15% higher than the US average

      School test scores
      71%

      48% higher than the US average

      Student teacher ratio
      0:1

      100% lower than the US average

      A- User Ratings

      Is Babylon a good place to live? Babylon has an overall rating of 77% from 4 reviews.
      Overall user rating
      77%

      4 total ratings

      User reviews rating
      70%

      1 total reviews

      User surveys rating
      94%

      3 total surveys

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