Bay Shore, Long Island NY New York

 Buying and owning a home is part of the American dream and a rewarding experience. You derive a great deal of personal satisfaction from owning a home. Homeownership allows you to build up your personal net worth over time. Moreover, continued increases in housing prices in Bay Shore makes homeownership a relatively attractive investment.

 Bay Shore is a hamlet (and census-designated place), located in the town of Islip, County of Suffolk, New York. As of the 2000 census, the hamlet had a total population of 23,852.

Bay Shore has a major railroad station of the Long Island Rail Road, serving both commuters and vacationers as a major gateway to Fire Island

Like nearby Babylon Village, Bay Shore was a town renowned for it shopping district and resorts, however it was never incorporated. Situated on some land bordering the Great South Bay, Bay Shore became home to affluent Long Islanders desiring to erect large estates on the bay. Wealthy New York City residents also descended upon Bay Shore making it a tourist spot during summer months.

 The Bay Shore Marina and other facilities and restaurants are on the waterfront Great South Bay because it is an embarkation point for ferries to Fire Island; inaccessible by private automobiles.

 Also has the South Shore Mall, with many stores that suit all the residents' needs. A former movie theater was rebuilt and expanded into an attractive YMCA. Re-developing Main Street is a focal point and includes the new sidewalks, antique streetlights, new landscaping, and the rebirth of the parks. More importantly on Main Street is the occupancy of storefronts with many new high-end restaurants, clothing stores, and the feel of an old-fashioned village.

As of the censusGR2 of 2000, there were 23,852 people, 8,194 households, and 5,530 families residing in the hamlet. The population density was 1,747.5/km˛ (4,524.5/mi˛). There were 8,639 housing units at an average density of 632.9/km˛ (1,638.7/mi˛). The racial makeup of the hamlet was 68.84% White, 17.15% African American, 0.45% Native American, 2.35% Asian, 0.03% Pacific Islander, 7.19% from other races, and 3.99% from two or more races. 19.86% of the population was Hispanic or Latino of any race. Right now the Hispanic population has increased making Bay Shore a multicultural community with many international shops and restaurants.

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