Is Maywood (Babylon) safe?
Babylon, New York · safety score updated nightly
Yes — it is one of the safer places in the metro to walk around.
VibeLoco rates Maywood (Babylon) as “Go”.
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Gogo's take on Maywood (Babylon)
“Go. Maywood in the Town of Babylon is a quiet, low-crime suburban and light commercial pocket on Long Island with very little violent crime. While it lacks a traditional downtown and is heavily car-oriented, it provides a safe, standard suburban environment for visitors navigating western Suffolk County.”
About the area
Maywood is an unincorporated suburban section within the Town of Babylon, situated near East Farmingdale and Republic Airport. It consists primarily of single-family residential streets interspersed with commercial and light industrial corridors along Route 110 and Conklin Street. Visitors generally pass through for local shopping, dining, or accessing nearby transit and recreation hubs.
- Suburban Quiet
- Car-Dependent
- Commercial Corridor
- Family-Friendly
Walking and biking in Maywood (Babylon)
Walk score: 38/100 · Bike score: 42/100
There are no municipal bike-share programs in the immediate area, and cyclists must navigate busy arterial roads to reach trails like the Bethpage Bikeway.
Reasons to go, and reasons to think twice
Pros
- Violent crime rates are well below state and national averages.
- Solid economic base with high median household incomes and high homeownership rates.
- Close proximity to the Route 110 commercial corridor and Republic Airport business district.
Cons
- Commercial strips experience occasional vehicle break-ins and retail theft.
- Highly car-dependent layout with fast-moving traffic along major thoroughfares.
- Lacks cohesive pedestrian infrastructure and neighborhood walkability.
Homelessness: Visible homelessness is virtually non-existent in the residential sections of Maywood, with only sporadic panhandling occasionally seen at major highway intersections along Route 110.
What Maywood (Babylon) is like at each time of day
- Morning · 5a – 11a
- Peaceful residential atmosphere with local commuters heading out along Route 110 and Conklin Street.
- Afternoon · 11a – 5p
- Active with commercial and retail traffic along main roads, feeling completely safe for pedestrians and drivers.
- Evening · 5p – 10p
- Quiet on neighborhood side streets with dining and retail activity persisting along the major commercial strips.
- Late night · 10p – 5a
- Calm and generally safe, though residential streets are dimly lit and main roads see fast vehicular traffic.
Transit, parking and getting around
Suffolk County Transit operates local bus routes like the S1 along Route 110, while the Farmingdale and Pinelawn Long Island Rail Road (LIRR) stations are just a short drive away, providing direct access to Penn Station and Grand Central.
Free and ample parking is standard in residential areas and commercial shopping center lots, with no metered street parking or paid garages required.
Things to do in Maywood (Babylon)
- Explore aviation history at the nearby American Airpower Museum at Republic Airport.
- Enjoy outdoor recreation, fishing, and walking trails at nearby Belmont Lake State Park.
- Shop and dine along the bustling Broadhollow Road / Route 110 commercial strip.
Local favorites
- The Meetball Place · American Restaurant & Bar · 4.4★ (1120)Lively nearby spot specializing in craft cocktails and customizable meatball dishes.
- Croxley's Ale House · Gastropub · 4.3★ (1450)Popular local ale house known for an extensive craft beer list and famous wings.
- Flux Coffee · Coffee Shop · 4.7★ (380)Artisanal roastery offering specialty espresso drinks and a minimalist gathering space.
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Common questions about Maywood (Babylon)
Is Maywood (Babylon) safe to walk at night?
Generally yes — use the same awareness you would anywhere after dark.
Is Maywood (Babylon) a good place to live?
On safety, Maywood (Babylon) scores 83/100 — safer than most of the areas we score, which is a good start for anyone looking to live here.
How walkable is Maywood (Babylon)?
Walk score 38/100 and bike score 42/100. Most trips need a car.
Which areas near Maywood (Babylon) are safer?
Country Pointe at Plainview (96), Nassau Shores (94), Swedetown Village (91) score higher nearby.
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