Signals
Greenlawn
Babylon
Opportunity
72 · Top 19%
vs72 · Top 18%
Climate
70 · Top 50%
vs70 · Top 50%
Physical resilience
95 · Top 4%
vs95 · Top 4%
Access
88 · Bottom 38%
vs89 · Bottom 40%
Economic stability
76 · Top 14%
vs81 · Top 6%
Measured values
| Metric | Greenlawn | Babylon | Source period |
|---|---|---|---|
| Population | 15,210 | 12,185 | 2024 ACS 5-Year |
| Median household income | $164,427 | $140,820 | 2024 ACS 5-Year |
| Per capita income | $59,960 | $69,257 | 2024 ACS 5-Year |
| Population density | 3,975/sq mi | 5,054/sq mi | 2024 ACS 5-Year |
| Median home value | $630,800 | $658,500 | 2024 ACS 5-Year |
| Homeownership rate | 83.0% | 78.6% | 2024 ACS 5-Year |
| Unemployment rate | 3.6% | 3.6% | June 2026 |
| Employment change (year over year) | -0.5% | -0.5% | June 2026 |
| Bachelor's degree or higher | 45.1% | 50.9% | 2024 ACS 5-Year |
| Poverty rate | 6.3% | 3.5% | 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 | 27 mi | 24 mi | NASR current cycle |
| Average commute | 37.4 min | 34.6 min | 2024 ACS 5-Year |
| Median age | 37.8 | 45.5 | 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
Greenlawn
Elevated or high exposure: coastal flooding, hurricane.
Babylon
Elevated or high exposure: coastal flooding, hurricane.
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