West Babylon, NY 11704 - Home Prices, Rental Trends, Listings & Demographics | Prop:Metrics

West Babylon, NY—11704

Real Estate Data & Market Trends

Key Metrics at a Glance

Median Home Value

$632,000

2.4% YoY Growth

Household Income

$127,000

41.0% YoY Growth

Days on Market

14.0% Longer YoY

Home Price Forecast

1.6%

Median Rent

$2,450

0.7% YoY Growth

1-Bed Rent

$2,400

0.4% YoY Growth

2-Bed Rent

$2,860

2.9% YoY Growth

3-Bed Rent

$3,500

13.2% YoY Growth

Home Price Trends — West Babylon, NY

As of Dec '25, the median home price in West Babylon, NY is $632,000, with a year-over-year change of 2.4%. This indicates that home prices in West Babylon, NY are increasing. According to Zillow, the 1-year price projection is 1.6%, suggesting an increase housing market in the next year.

Cost per Home Type

Home Type	Median Home Value	YoY % Change
All Homes	$632,000	2.4%
Single Family	$635,000	1.0%
Condos	N/A	N/A

Cost per Home Size

Home Size	Median Home Value	YoY % Change
1 Bed

Rental Trends — West Babylon, NY

As of July '25, Rentcast reports the average rent in West Babylon, NY is $2,650, with a year-over-year rent change of -0.7%. Per bedroom, the median rent as of July '25 in West Babylon, NY is studios: $2,060, 1-bedrooms: $2,380, 2-bedrooms: $2,840, 3-bedrooms: $3,850, 4-bedrooms: $4,750. The most common rental property sizes in West Babylon, NY are 1-bedroom and 2-bedroom, accounting for 35.1% and 23.3% of the rental stock.

Type	Median Rent	Average Rent
Average Rent	$2,450	$2,650
Studio Rent	$1,960	$2,060
1 Bed Rent	$2,400	$2,380
2 Bed Rent	$2,860	$2,840
3 Bed Rent	$3,500	$3,850
4 Bed Rent	$4,500	$4,750

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% of Rental Stock

Studio

4.2%

1 Bedroom

35.1%

2 Bedrooms

23.3%

3 Bedrooms

21.4%

4 Bedrooms

10.3%

5+ Bedrooms

5.6%

Property Listings — West Babylon, NY

As of Dec '25, Realtor.com reports that the median days on market for a home in West Babylon, NY is 45. This is a increase of 35.0% from last year, suggesting that homes are sitting on the market longer than last year. The percentage of listed homes with a reduced price is 8.0%, representing a small inventory and little supply pressure on home prices.

Metric	Zip Code Average	Year over Year % Change
Median Listing Price	$647,000	9.0%
Listing Count	65	13.0%
Listings as % of Homes	0.5%	13.0%
Days on Market	35	14.0%

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Demographics — West Babylon, NY

As of the latest ACS Survey released in 2023, West Babylon, NY has a population of 40,300, which has remained stable by 0.0% over the past 5 years. West Babylon, NY is a moderately popular place for families, as children make up 19.3% of the population. The area has a moderately educated workforce, with 31.8% of adult residents holding a bachelor’s degree or higher. There are some residents working remotely, with 10.8% reporting working from home.

Metric	Latest Census	YoY % Change
Population	40,300	0.0%
% Under 18	19.3%	-6.8%
% Seniors	16.4%	1.2%
% WFH	10.8%	575.0%
% w/ College Degree	31.8%	27.2%

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As of the latest ACS Survey released in 2023, West Babylon, NY is a predominantly white area, with 63.5% of the population identifying as white. The white population has grown by 1.0% in the last 5 years. The second most common race or ethnicity in West Babylon, NY is hispanic, making up 20.9% of the population. Foreign-born residents account for 14.5% of the population in West Babylon, NY, and this percentage has decreased by 9.9% as of the ACS Survey 5 years prior, suggesting fewer immigrants are calling the area home.

Race and Ethnicity

Metric	Latest Census	5-Year % Change
% White	63.5%	1.0%
% Black	12.1%	-10.4%
% Hispanic	20.9%	14.2%
% Asian	1.6%	-61.9%
% Foreign Born	14.5%	-9.9%

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Mortgage and Risk — West Babylon, NY

According to HUD data as of 2023, there were 471 mortgage originations in West Babylon, NY, of which 78.0% of loans were conventional mortgages. The average loan-to-value was 61.0%, with 28.0% above 90% LTV (very high). This implies large mortgage risk in West Babylon, NY. Investor activity is low, as 2.0% of loans were by investors. 16.0% of loans were cash-out refinances, suggesting many homeowners are tapping equity.

Mortgages

Metric	Zip Code Average
Total Loan Originations	471
% Conventional Loans	78.0%
% Government Loans	22.0%
% Investor Loans	2.0%
% Second Loans	0.0%
% Cash Out Refinance	16.0%

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Rentals and Section 8 — West Babylon, NY

As of 2024, the percent of homes in West Babylon, NY under the Section 8 program is 9.5%. This is considered low, suggesting that the neighborhood is sparsely composed of Section 8 homes. Section 8 opportunity is good when HUD pays more than market rent. In West Babylon, NY, none of the tracked home sizes currently have HUD payment amounts above market rent, suggesting limited Section 8 opportunity.

Section 8 Market Size

Total Units under HUD	340
Total Units Section 8	340
% Rentals under Section 8	9.5%
% Occupied Section 8	89.0%

Section 8 Opportunity

Home Size	HUD Premium	Market Rent	Max HUD Rent
1 Bedroom	-$160	$2,400	$2,240
2 Bedroom	-$280	$2,860	$2,580
3 Bedroom	-$160	$3,500	$3,340
4 Bedroom	-$920	$4,500	$3,580

West Babylon, NY—11704

Key Metrics at a Glance

Home Price Trends — West Babylon, NY

Cost per Home Type

Cost per Home Size

% of Housing Stock

Rental Trends — West Babylon, NY

% of Rental Stock

Property Listings — West Babylon, NY

Demographics — West Babylon, NY

Race and Ethnicity

Mortgage and Risk — West Babylon, NY

Mortgages

Rentals and Section 8 — West Babylon, NY

Section 8 Market Size

Section 8 Opportunity

Affordability — West Babylon, NY

Home Price to Income Ratio

West Babylon, NY — ZIP Code Boundary Map

Nearby ZIP Codes

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Frequently Asked Questions

Metric	Zip Code Average
Home Price to Income Ratio	4.2
Median Home Price	$632,000
Median Household Income	$127,000

West Babylon, NY—11704

Key Metrics at a Glance

Home Price Trends — West Babylon, NY

Cost per Home Type

Cost per Home Size

% of Housing Stock

Rental Trends — West Babylon, NY

% of Rental Stock

Property Listings — West Babylon, NY

Demographics — West Babylon, NY

Race and Ethnicity

Mortgage and Risk — West Babylon, NY

Mortgages

Rentals and Section 8 — West Babylon, NY

Section 8 Market Size

Section 8 Opportunity

Affordability — West Babylon, NY

Home Price to Income Ratio

West Babylon, NY — ZIP Code Boundary Map

Nearby ZIP Codes

Lindenhurst, NY

North Babylon, NY

Copiague, NY

Deer Park, NY

West Islip, NY

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