New York City · suburban

Bay Shore

Fire Island ferry gateway. Diverse, affordable, and improving. Bay Shore has the most authentic waterfront access on the South Shore at prices that still feel like Long Island used to be.

walkablecommunity

7/10

Schools

102 min

To New York City

$637K

Median home

$15K

Annual tax

Walk score

30,553

Population

36.4

Median age

$103K

Median income

What stands out

·Fire Island ferry access
·South Shore waterfront
·Most affordable South Shore
·LIRR 60 min to Penn

Nearby towns

Islip, NY →West Islip, NY →Babylon, NY →Hauppauge →Dix Hills, NY →Commack →

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