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Moving to Babylon, NY
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About Babylon
Babylon is a large South Shore town in western Suffolk County (2022 Census Bureau estimate: about 218,000 residents, per Wikipedia). Its three incorporated villages are Amityville, Babylon, and Lindenhurst (per the Town of Babylon's official site).
Home prices in Babylon
Home prices in Babylon vary by neighborhood and property type.
Top places in Babylon
- Robert Moses State Park — ocean beaches at the western end of Fire Island.
- Captree State Park — boating, fishing, and charter boats at the Fire Island Inlet.
- Belmont Lake State Park — lake, trails, and picnic areas in North Babylon (shown in the Commons photos below).
- Tanner Park — waterfront park in Copiague with marina and beach.
- Gilgo Beach — ocean beach on the barrier island.
- Cedar Beach — beach on the barrier island off Ocean Parkway.
- Great South Bay — boating, marinas, and waterfront dining.
Commuting from Babylon
- LIRR Babylon Branch and Montauk Branch; stations at Babylon, Lindenhurst, and Copiague (per MTA station listings).
- Babylon station to Penn Station: approximately 50–76 minutes depending on stopping pattern; Rome2Rio estimates around 71 minutes (read September 24, 2026).
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LIRR Babylon Branch and Montauk Branch; stations at Babylon, Lindenhurst, and Copiague (per MTA station listings).
Town links
Town government
Schools
Transit
Official town resources. School report cards via the New York State Education Department.