What are the schools like in Bayville, NY?

Bayville is served primarily by LOCUST VALLEY CENTRAL SCHOOL DISTRICT. The district operates 4 elementary schools, 1 middle schools, and 1 high schools with a student-to-teacher ratio of 9.2:1.

What is the median household income in Bayville?

The median household income in Bayville, NY is $136,346 according to the most recent US Census American Community Survey 5-year estimates. The unemployment rate is 3.2%.

What is the weather like in Bayville, NY?

Bayville has an average high temperature of 37.9°F in January and 83.2°F in July. Annual precipitation averages 47.7 inches and annual snowfall averages 18.5 inches.

Bayville, NY Cost of Living, Crime & Is It a Good Place to Live? (2026)

Q: Is Bayville, NY affordable or expensive?

Bayville's cost of living index is 112, where 100 represents the national average. This means Bayville is 12% more expensive than the average US city. The median home value is $653,500 and the median rent is $1,958 per month.

Q: What is the crime rate in Bayville, NY?

Bayville has a violent crime rate of 133.0 incidents per 100,000 residents and a property crime rate of 1044.6 per 100,000. The national average violent crime rate is approximately 380 per 100,000.

Is Bayville, NY a Good Place to Live?

Bayville is a small town of 6,763 in New York, with a median household income of $136,346 and a 3.2% unemployment rate. Its cost of living index is 112 (US average = 100), which is 12% above the national average.

Strengths: Bayville stands out for solid school ratings (A+), a well-educated population.

Trade-offs: Potential downsides include an above-average cost of living, high home prices, longer commutes. Whether Bayville is right for you depends on your priorities — the full breakdown is below.

All Bayville city data on this page comes from official government sources — the US Census Bureau, FBI, NCES, BEA, and NOAA — updated annually.

Cost of Living

Index: 112.5

Bayville's overall cost of living index is 112.5, where 100 represents the US national average. Living in Bayville costs roughly 12% more than the average American city.

Metric	Bayville, NY	National Avg
Median Home Value	$653,500	$244,900
Median Monthly Rent	$1,958	$1,163
Homeownership Rate	87.0%	65.9%
Median Household Income	$136,346	$74,755

Crime & Safety

Very Safe

Bayville's violent crime rate is 133.0 per 100,000 residents — 65% lower than the national average of ~380 per 100,000.

Violent Crime

133.0 /100k

Property Crime

1044.6 /100k

Vertical marker = national average. Source: FBI UCR Program.

Schools & Education

Bayville is served primarily by LOCUST VALLEY CENTRAL SCHOOL DISTRICT. The student-to-teacher ratio is 9.2:1 (better than the national average of ~16:1).

Metric	Bayville, NY	National Avg
School District	LOCUST VALLEY CENTRAL SCHOOL DISTRICT	—
Elementary Schools	4	—
Middle Schools	1	—
High Schools	1	—
Student/Teacher Ratio	9.2:1	16:1
Bachelor's Degree or Higher	52.9%	35.4%
High School Diploma or Higher	95.2%	91.1%

Weather & Climate

Bayville sees average highs of 37.9°F in January and 83.2°F in July, with 47.7 inches of annual precipitation and 18.5 inches of snow per year.

Metric	Bayville, NY
Average High — January	37.9°F
Average High — July	83.2°F
Annual Precipitation	47.7"
Annual Snowfall	18.5"

Demographics

Metric	Bayville, NY	National Avg
Population	6,763	—
Median Age	52.5	38.9
Unemployment Rate	3.2%	3.7%
Avg Commute Time	37.5 min	26 min
White (non-Hispanic)	93.4%	59.3%
Black or African American	0.4%	13.6%
Hispanic or Latino	4.5%	18.9%
Asian	0.5%	6.3%
Under 18	16.7%	22.2%
65 and over	21.0%	16.8%

Nearby Cities

Mill Neck, NY 2 mi Lattingtown, NY 2 mi Centre Island, NY 2 mi Locust Valley, NY 2 mi Oyster Bay, NY 3 mi

ZIP Codes in Bayville

Bayville, NY is covered by 1 ZIP code:

11709

Bayville vs Other Cities

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Bayville, NY affordable or expensive?

Bayville's cost of living index is 112, where 100 is the national average. That puts Bayville roughly 12% above the national average in cost. The median home price is $653,500 and median rent is $1,958/month.

What is the crime rate in Bayville, NY?

Bayville's violent crime rate is 133.0 per 100,000 residents — the national average is ~380 per 100,000. Property crime is 1044.6 per 100,000 (national avg ~2,100). Data from the FBI Uniform Crime Reporting Program.

What are the schools like in Bayville?

Public schools in Bayville are operated by LOCUST VALLEY CENTRAL SCHOOL DISTRICT. The district has 4 elementary, 1 middle, and 1 high schools. The student-to-teacher ratio is 9.2:1. 52.9% of adults 25+ hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

Is Bayville, NY a good place to live?

Bayville, NY has a population of 6,763, a median household income of $136,346, and an unemployment rate of 3.2%. Whether it's right for you depends on your priorities — use the compare tool above to stack it against another city you're considering.

What is the weather like in Bayville?

Bayville averages 37.9°F in January and 83.2°F in July. Annual rainfall is 47.7 inches with about 18.5 inches of snow per year. Based on NOAA 30-year climate normals (1991–2020).

What ZIP codes are in Bayville?

Bayville, NY is covered by 1 ZIP code: 11709.

What is the population of Bayville?

The population of Bayville, New York is 6,763 with a median age of 52.5. Source: US Census ACS 5-Year Estimates.

What are the pros and cons of living in Bayville?

Key numbers for living in Bayville: cost of living index 112 (100 = US average), median home $653,500, median household income $136,346, crime index 41 (100 = US average, lower is safer), schools rated A+. Whether these are benefits or drawbacks depends on where you're coming from — compare Bayville side by side with your current city to see the trade-offs.