Is West Babylon, NY 11704 a buyer’s or seller’s market?

The West Babylon housing market right now

In the three months ending August 31, 2026, 64% of homes in West Babylon, NY 11704 sold above their list price, the typical home went under contract in 23 days and there were 2.3 months of supply. Under four months of supply means sellers have the edge: expect competition for well-priced homes. That’s based on 71 home sales.

Compared with the same period a year earlier, the share selling over asking fell from 69%, homes sold faster (29 days then) and the median sale price rose 5% to $679,706. Overall, West Babylon is less competitive than a year ago, which gives buyers more room.

Within Suffolk County, homes here sell faster than in 68% of the county’s ZIP codes, and sell more often over asking than in 62%. On our competition score, West Babylon ranks #220 of 649 NY ZIP codes with enough sales (score 88 out of 100).

Nearby, buyers who want less competition could look at Westhampton 11977 (0% sold over asking) or Water Mill 11976 (0% sold over asking), while West Sayville 11796 (100% sold over asking) and Peconic 11958 (100% sold over asking) are even more competitive.