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Bay Shore

Pop. 31,683·49th most expensive in New York·Bay Shore rents are up 5.3% over the past year
Median rent (all units)
$2,896/mo
Year-over-Year
+5.3%
Month-over-Month
+3.4%
vs US Median
+$931
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Bay Shore · $2,896
More expensive than 89% of US cities · National median $1,965/mo
Affordability
33% of income
MODERATE
0%30% benchmark60%+

At $2,896/mo, rent takes about 33% of the local median household income, slightly above the 30% benchmark.

Income to afford
$116,000/yr
Local median income
$105,618/yr
Based on the 30%-of-income rule using Bay Shore's median rent and household income. See the full affordability breakdown →
Medians by bedroom

Rent by unit size

Studio
$1,680
1 BR
$2,040
2 BR
$2,350
3 BR
$3,050
4 BR+
$3,260
Research median
$2,350/mo

Bedroom estimates are gross rents that include essential utilities (electricity, water, gas, sewer, trash).

Rent trends

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Last updated: July 20, 2026

Annual cost
$34,752/yr
At $2,896/mo median
Rent Market Meter
Strong Landlord's Market
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Rents are up 5.3% year-over-year. Expect competition, and move quickly to lock in terms.
Based on rent-price momentum (+5.3% YoY, +3.4% MoM), not inventory.
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Demographics

Who lives here

Bay Shore, NY is majority owner-occupied, has a large share of families with children, has a median income above the national average, 30.1% of residents hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

Population
31,683
Median income
$105,618
Median age
34.6
Renters
37.5%
Age distribution
27.3%
23%
26.5%
12.7%
Under 1827.3%
18–3423%
35–5426.5%
55–6410.4%
65+12.7%
Gender
49.4%
50.6%
Male49.4%
Female50.6%
Race & ethnicity
36.9%
13.8%
39.2%
White36.9%
Black13.8%
Hispanic39.2%
Asian10.1%
Education (25+)
15%
28.4%
26.4%
30.1%
No HS diploma15%
HS diploma28.4%
Some college26.4%
Bachelor's+30.1%
Housing tenure
62.5%
37.5%
Owner62.5%
Renter37.5%

Source: U.S. Census Bureau · ACS 2024 5-Year Estimates

2021 vs 2026

How Bay Shore, NY has changed in 5 years

Income
$97,783 → $105,618
up 8.0%
Population
31,488 → 31,683
up 0.6%
Renter share
33.8% → 37.5%
+3.7 pts
Bachelor's+
33.6% → 30.1%
-3.5 pts
Median age
35.6 → 34.6
-1.0 yrs

Census figures show median household income at $105,618 today, compared with $97,783 five years earlier. About 37.5% of households rent today, against 33.8% in 2021. Educational attainment has shifted as well, with the share of adults holding a bachelor's degree or higher slipped from 33.6% to 30.1%.

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Bay Shore rent by bedroom count

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About renting in Bay Shore, NY

Last updated: July 20, 2026

The median rent in Bay Shore is $2,896/mo as of July 2026. A studio apartment averages $1,680/mo while a 2-bedroom runs $2,350/mo. One-bedroom apartments average $2,040/mo and 3-bedroom units go for $3,050/mo.

At 33% of local median household income ($105,618/yr), Bay Shore ranks as moderate compared to the national benchmark of 30%. Rents have increased 5.3% over the past year.

FAQ

Frequently asked questions

Is Bay Shore an affordable city for renters?

Bay Shore is considered moderate for renters. At $2,896/mo, rent takes approximately 33% of the local median household income ($105,618/yr). The standard benchmark is 30%. Bay Shore slightly exceeds that threshold, so budgeting carefully matters here.

How much income do you need to rent in Bay Shore?

To keep rent at or below 30% of gross income, you would need to earn at least $116,000/year (~$56/hour full-time) to afford the median rent of $2,896/mo in Bay Shore. The local median household income is $105,618/yr, meaning the typical Bay Shore household falls short of that threshold.

Is rent going up or down in Bay Shore?

Rent in Bay Shore has increased 5.3% over the past year as of July 2026, putting upward pressure on renter budgets.

How does Bay Shore rent compare to other cities in New York?

Bay Shore is middle-of-the-pack for New York for rent, ranking #49 out of 126 tracked cities at $2,896/mo.

Which nearby cities are cheaper to rent in than Bay Shore?

Several nearby cities have lower median rents than Bay Shore ($2,896/mo): Deer Park ($2,175/mo), Brentwood ($2,300/mo), West Babylon ($2,790/mo).

What percentage of Bay Shore residents rent vs. own?

According to Census data, approximately 37.5% of Bay Shore households are renters, while 62.5% are owner-occupied. Bay Shore leans toward homeownership, which can mean a smaller rental inventory.

How does Bay Shore rent compare to the national average?

Bay Shore's median rent of $2,896/mo is $931 (47%) above the US national median of $1,965/mo. Within New York, it ranks #49 out of 126 tracked cities.
Income Affordability
33%
MODERATE

At $2,896/mo, rent takes ~33% of Bay Shore's median household income ($105,618/yr). The standard benchmark is 30%.

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State income tax4–10.9%
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