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West Bay Shore

New York · 4,208 residents · 2.183 sq mi
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West Bay Shore is significantly wealthier than the US average, with a median household income of $137,083. Population has declined 12% since 2000. 52% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, well above the national rate of 36%. Median home value has roughly tripled since 2000, reaching $584,400. With a median age of 51.2, the population is older than the US median of 38.9. It ranks in the top 5% of US cities for household income.

At a glance
Wealthier
above the US median
US median: $82,259
Older
median age 51.2
US median: 38.9
More educated
52% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 36%
Less affordable
home values up 67%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $376,019
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
4,208
−12%since 2000
from 4,775 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Population density
1,928 / sq mi
−12%since 2000
from 2,187 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 281
Median age
51.2
+23%since 2000
from 41.7 in 2000
US average: 38.9
Population, 1990 – 2024
4K4K5K5K5K1990201020202024West Bay Shore
20244K
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$137,083
+3%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $73,194 in 2000
US average: $82,259
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$62,838
+96%since 2000
from $31,998 in 2000
US average: $44,673
Households earning $100K+
83.3%
+14.5 ptssince 2009
from 68.9% in 2009
US average: 53.3%
Poverty rate
4.1%
−0.5 ptssince 2000
from 4.6% in 2000
US average: 12.5%
Income inequality (Gini)
0.343
−13%since 2010
from 0.393 in 2010
US average: 0.476
Workforce by industry, 2024
Information21.5%
US avg: 10.8%
Finance & insurance6.9%
US avg: 5.9%
Professional, scientific, technical6.9%
US avg: 5.1%
Wholesale trade6.1%
US avg: 6.9%
Other services5.2%
US avg: 6.7%
Retail trade3.1%
US avg: 9.9%
Arts, entertainment, food2.6%
US avg: 1.9%
Public administration2.3%
US avg: 4.8%
Transportation & warehousing1.1%
US avg: 2.2%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing0%
US avg: 1.6%
Construction0%
US avg: 1.2%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.4%
Education & health services0%
US avg: 0.9%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$584,400
+67%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $192,000 in 2000
US average: $376,019
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$2,370
+20%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $1,083 in 2000
US average: $1,442
Owner-occupied
95.4%
+0.7 ptssince 2000
from 94.7% in 2000
4.6% rent
Vacancy rate
1.0%
−0.6 ptssince 2009
from 1.6% in 2009
US average: 10.0%
Owner cost-burdened
28.8%
−15.0 ptssince 2009
from 43.8% in 2009
US average: 22.9%
Renter cost-burdened
10.8%
−5.2 ptssince 2009
from 16.0% in 2009
US average: 47.4%
Afford Score
4.3
+63%since 2000
from 2.6 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Gentrification Score
31
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2000
White, non-Hispanic92%(4,391)
Black0.9%(42)
Hispanic / Latino4.1%(195)
Asian2.1%(100)
Other0%
Diversity Score16.9%(807)
2024
White, non-Hispanic80.9%(3,404)
Black2.3%(97)
Hispanic / Latino11.8%(498)
Asian2.4%(102)
Other2.5%(107)
Diversity Score41.2%(1,735)
Diversity Score
41
+144%since 2000
from 17 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
52.0%
+18.2 ptssince 2000
from 33.8% in 2000
US average: 35.6%
High school or higher
96.3%
+4.7 ptssince 2000
from 91.6% in 2000
US average: 89.6%
Graduate degree
25.9%
+9.5 ptssince 2000
from 16.4% in 2000
US average: 14.0%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
32.2 min
+41%since 2000
from 22.8 min in 2000
US average: 26.5
Drive alone to work
74.2%
−7.9 ptssince 2009
from 82.0% in 2009
US average: 68.9%
Carpooled to work
7.1%
+4.4 ptssince 2009
from 2.7% in 2009
US average: 8.5%
Public transit
7.1%
−3.2 ptssince 2009
from 10.4% in 2009
US average: 3.2%
Worked from home
10.7%
+5.7 ptssince 2009
from 4.9% in 2009
US average: 15.0%
Walked to work
1.0%
+1.0 ptssince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 2.4%
Biked to work
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 0.4%
No vehicle available
4.6%
+3.8 ptssince 2009
from 0.8% in 2009
US average: 8.3%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
4.5%
−1.5 ptssince 2011
from 6.0% in 2011
US average: 5.2%
Labor force participation
56.5%
−7.9 ptssince 2011
from 64.4% in 2011
US average: 63.5%
Self-employed
17.9%
+3.2 ptssince 2009
from 14.8% in 2009
US average: 13.1%
Management & professional
46.8%
−22.1 ptssince 2009
from 68.9% in 2009
US average: 42.5%
Section 08

People & community

Male
49.3%
+1.7 ptssince 2009
from 47.6% in 2009
Female
50.7%
−1.7 ptssince 2009
from 52.4% in 2009
Foreign born
9.0%
+2.6 ptssince 2009
from 6.4% in 2009
US average: 14.1%
Veterans
2.7%
−45.5 ptssince 2009
from 48.2% in 2009
US average: 6.2%
With a disability
11.5%
+2.0 ptssince 2012
from 9.5% in 2012
US average: 13.3%
Uninsured
2.4%
−93.8 ptssince 2013
from 96.2% in 2013
US average: 8.4%
Broadband at home
97.0%
+7.1 ptssince 2017
from 89.9% in 2017
US average: 91.0%
English only at home
86.9%
−2.1 ptssince 2016
from 89.0% in 2016
US average: 77.7%
Spanish at home
8.1%
+3.6 ptssince 2016
from 4.5% in 2016
US average: 13.6%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in West Bay Shore, New York?

West Bay Shore, New York has about 4,208 residents according to the 2024 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in West Bay Shore, New York?

The typical household in West Bay Shore, New York earns about $137,083 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is West Bay Shore, New York expensive?

In West Bay Shore, New York, the median home is worth about $584,400, and the typical rent is about $2,370 a month.

How educated are people in West Bay Shore, New York?

About 52.0% of adults age 25 and over in West Bay Shore, New York hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in West Bay Shore, New York?

About 4.1% of people in West Bay Shore, New York live below the federal poverty line.

Has West Bay Shore, New York grown since 1990?

Yes, West Bay Shore, New York has shrunk since 1990. The population has lost about 699 residents, a change of about -14 percent over that period.

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DATA: US CENSUS BUREAU ACS 5-YEAR + DECENNIAL CENSUS · UPDATED 2024

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