Signals
Babylon
Syosset
Opportunity
72 · Top 18%
vs76 · Top 13%
Climate
70 · Top 50%
vs70 · Top 50%
Physical resilience
95 · Top 4%
vs93 · Top 9%
Housing affordability
75 · Bottom 41%
vs78 · Bottom 46%
Access
89 · Bottom 40%
vs93 · Top 48%
Economic stability
81 · Top 6%
vs75 · Top 18%
Measured values
| Metric | Babylon | Syosset | Source period |
|---|---|---|---|
| Population | 12,185 | 18,433 | 2024 ACS 5-Year |
| Median household income | $140,820 | $187,273 | 2024 ACS 5-Year |
| Per capita income | $69,257 | $77,497 | 2024 ACS 5-Year |
| Population density | 5,054/sq mi | 3,705/sq mi | 2024 ACS 5-Year |
| Median home value | $658,500 | $874,300 | 2024 ACS 5-Year |
| Median gross rent | $2,427 | $3,036 | 2024 ACS 5-Year |
| Homeownership rate | 78.6% | 92.4% | 2024 ACS 5-Year |
| Unemployment rate | 3.6% | 3.5% | June 2026 |
| Employment change (year over year) | -0.5% | -0.5% | June 2026 |
| Bachelor's degree or higher | 50.9% | 69.1% | 2024 ACS 5-Year |
| Poverty rate | 3.5% | 4.2% | 2024 ACS 5-Year |
| Average July high | 83°F | 83°F | 1991-2020 Normals |
| Average January low | 25°F | 25°F | 1991-2020 Normals |
| Annual precipitation | 38.3" | 38.3" | 1991-2020 Normals |
| Distance to major airport | 24 mi | 19 mi | NASR current cycle |
| Average commute | 34.6 min | 43.5 min | 2024 ACS 5-Year |
| Median age | 45.5 | 42.8 | 2024 ACS 5-Year |
A bolded value is the more favorable of the two where the metric has a clear direction. Metrics like population and density have no inherent better or worse and are shown unweighted.
Physical risk tradeoff
Babylon
Elevated or high exposure: coastal flooding, hurricane.
Syosset
Elevated or high exposure: coastal flooding, earthquake, hurricane.
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