Babylon, New York

About Babylon

Set in the southeastern part of New York, Babylon is a close-knit town, home to 12,193 residents as of the latest Census estimates.

Officially, Babylon is an incorporated village, one of the most intimate forms of local government in America. The community covers 2.41 square miles, giving it a compact, walkable footprint at roughly 5,059 residents per square mile.

📰 Babylon News Today

• Nidhin Mohan Obituary - Babylon, NY Dignity Memorial · Aug 15
• Wayne Mortak Obituary (2026) - West Babylon, NY - Newsday Legacy obituary · Aug 8
• Kevin Allen Obituary - Babylon, NY Dignity Memorial · Jul 31
• Lynn A. Delp Obituary | Noce Funeral Home | West Babylon, NY Tribute Archive · Aug 6
• Man Reports Water Pellets Shot At Him In West Babylon: Police Patch · Jul 23

Live headlines via Google News — updates through the day.

What Makes Babylon Unique

• The only place in America named Babylon — a truly one-of-a-kind name among 32,000+ US communities.
• Positioned in southeastern New York, convenient to the region's corridors and crossings.
• Part of the fabric of New York — one of 1,293 recognized communities statewide.

Why People Love It Here

• The sweet spot: real amenities without big-city congestion.
• Local businesses and schools anchored by a stable resident base of 12,193.
• Well connected: 3+ neighboring communities within 3 miles.

🍽️ Where to Eat in Babylon

• Lily's Babylon
• Redefine Meals — american
• The Babylon Bean (café)
• The James — steak house
• The Local
• Tricia's Cafe — burger
• Acai
• Atlantis
• Babylon Burger
• Besito — mexican

Local spots mapped by the OpenStreetMap community.

🏞️ Parks & Outdoors in Babylon

• Argyle Park reviews ★
• Hawleys Lake Park reviews ★
• Long Island Yacht Club reviews ★
• Sampawams Point Park reviews ★

Parks mapped by the OpenStreetMap community · "reviews" opens each park's live Google reviews.

🏫 Schools in Babylon

• BABYLON ELEMENTARY SCHOOL
• BABYLON JUNIOR-SENIOR HIGH SCHOOL
• BABYLON MEMORIAL GRADE SCHOOL

Public schools, U.S. Dept. of Education (NCES) 2023–24 directory.

⚡ Quick Facts

🗺️ Map of Babylon

🏘️ Nearby Communities