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West Babylon

Pop. 43,570·47th most expensive in New York·One of the pricier rental markets in the US
Median rent (all units)
$3,077/mo
Year-over-Year
Stable
Month-over-Month
+10.3%
vs US Median
+$1,115
Rising (Monthly)
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West Babylon · $3,077
More expensive than 91% of US cities · National median $1,962/mo
Affordability
29% of income
AFFORDABLE
0%30% benchmark60%+

At $3,077/mo, rent takes about 29% of the local median household income, comfortably within the 30% benchmark.

Income to afford
$123,000/yr
Local median income
$129,519/yr
Based on the 30%-of-income rule using West Babylon's median rent and household income. See the full affordability breakdown →
Medians by bedroom

Rent by unit size

Studio
$1,840
1 BR
$2,240
2 BR
$2,580
3 BR
$3,340
4 BR+
$3,580
Fair Market Rent (HUD)
$2,580/mo

These are HUD Fair Market Rents, the payment standard for a Housing Choice Voucher (Section 8). They often differ from the $3,077 market median above, and that is expected: FMR is the 40th percentile of standard-quality units and counts gross rent, so it includes essential utilities such as electricity, water, gas, sewer, and trash. The market median is asking rent, which usually excludes utilities. HUD sets FMR once a year; market rent here updates monthly.

Source: HUD Small Area Fair Market Rents. Read the methodology →

Rent trends

12-month history

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Last updated: August 17, 2026

Annual cost
$36,924/yr
At $3,077/mo median
Rent Market Meter
Strong Landlord's Market
Renter's MarketBalancedLandlord's Market
Rents are up 0.0% year-over-year. Expect competition, and move quickly to lock in terms.
Based on rent-price momentum (+0.0% YoY, +10.3% MoM), not inventory.
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Demographics

Who lives here

West Babylon, NY is majority owner-occupied, has a median income above the national average, 32.8% of residents hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

Population
43,570
Median income
$129,519
Median age
40.1
Renters
24.1%
Age distribution
20.7%
22.8%
23.6%
16.3%
16.5%
Under 1820.7%
18–3422.8%
35–5423.6%
55–6416.3%
65+16.5%
Gender
49.1%
50.9%
Male49.1%
Female50.9%
Race & ethnicity
65.5%
12.2%
22.2%
White65.5%
Black12.2%
Hispanic22.2%
Asian1.6%
Education (25+)
30.6%
28.4%
32.8%
No HS diploma8.3%
HS diploma30.6%
Some college28.4%
Bachelor's+32.8%
Housing tenure
75.9%
24.1%
Owner75.9%
Renter24.1%

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

2021 vs 2026

How West Babylon, NY has changed in 5 years

Income
$110,751 → $129,519
up 16.9%
Population
43,397 → 43,570
up 0.4%
Renter share
23.1% → 24.1%
+1.0 pts
Bachelor's+
29.6% → 32.8%
+3.2 pts
Median age
43.3 → 40.1
-3.2 yrs

Local incomes tracked alongside that move, going from a median of $110,751 in 2021 to $129,519 more recently. Educational attainment has shifted as well, with the share of adults holding a bachelor's degree or higher climbed from 29.6% to 32.8%.

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West Babylon rent by bedroom count

Median rent for each apartment size in West Babylon. Click any size for full breakdown.

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About renting in West Babylon, NY

Last updated: August 17, 2026

The median rent in West Babylon is $3,077/mo as of August 2026. A studio apartment averages $1,840/mo while a 2-bedroom runs $2,580/mo. One-bedroom apartments average $2,240/mo and 3-bedroom units go for $3,340/mo.

At 29% of local median household income ($129,519/yr), West Babylon ranks as affordable compared to the national benchmark of 30%. Rent prices have stayed steady over the past year.

FAQ

Frequently asked questions

Is West Babylon an affordable city for renters?

West Babylon is considered affordable for renters. At $3,077/mo, rent takes approximately 29% of the local median household income ($129,519/yr). The standard benchmark is 30%. West Babylon falls comfortably within that range.

How much income do you need to rent in West Babylon?

To keep rent at or below 30% of gross income, you would need to earn at least $123,000/year (~$59/hour full-time) to afford the median rent of $3,077/mo in West Babylon. The local median household income is $129,519/yr, meaning the typical West Babylon household meets that threshold.

Is rent going up or down in West Babylon?

Rent in West Babylon has been relatively stable over the past year, with a 0.0% change year over year as of August 2026.

How does West Babylon rent compare to other cities in New York?

West Babylon is middle-of-the-pack for New York for rent, ranking #47 out of 125 tracked cities at $3,077/mo.

Which nearby cities are cheaper to rent in than West Babylon?

Several nearby cities have lower median rents than West Babylon ($3,077/mo): Deer Park ($2,238/mo), Farmingdale ($2,948/mo), Bay Shore ($2,953/mo).

What percentage of West Babylon residents rent vs. own?

According to Census data, approximately 24.1% of West Babylon households are renters, while 75.9% are owner-occupied. West Babylon leans toward homeownership, which can mean a smaller rental inventory.

How does West Babylon rent compare to the national average?

West Babylon's median rent of $3,077/mo is $1,115 (57%) above the US national median of $1,962/mo. Within New York, it ranks #47 out of 125 tracked cities.
Income Affordability
29%
AFFORDABLE

At $3,077/mo, rent takes ~29% of West Babylon's median household income ($129,519/yr). The standard benchmark is 30%.

West Babylon 29%Benchmark 30%
State income tax4–10.9%
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