Living in Old Westbury, New York
Cost of living, income, home prices, rent and demographics of Old Westbury · Census data 2020–2024
Old Westbury has 4,241 residents with a median age of 29.5. The median household income is $250,001 (191% higher than the New York median), the median home value is $2,000,001, the median rent is $3,501/month.
Old Westbury at a glance
- Population
- 4,241
- Median age
- 29.5State: 39.8
- Median household income
- $250,001State: $85,974
- Median home value
- $2,000,001State: $423,800
- Median rent
- $3,501/moState: $1,621
- Homeowners
- 92.6%
- Bachelor's degree or higher
- 78%
- Average commute
- 34 min
Is Old Westbury a good place to live?
Pros: Median household income 191% higher than the New York median; unemployment of 5.2%; a poverty rate of 3.2%.
Cons: Home values 372% higher than the state median; an average commute of 34 minutes.
The weather is best in May–June and August–September.
Cost of living in Old Westbury
Housing is the biggest part of the cost of living. In Old Westbury the median home value is $2,000,001, 501% higher than the U.S. median. Renters pay a median of $3,501 per month, which is 17.1% of household income. Homeowners with a mortgage pay $4,001 a month in housing costs.
Old Westbury median household income
The median household income in Old Westbury is $250,001 and the income per person is $130,551. 3.2% of residents live below the poverty line (New York: 14%).
Housing in Old Westbury: homes for sale and rent
- Housing units
- 1,077
- Owner-occupied
- 92.6%
- Renter-occupied
- 7.4%
- Vacant
- 6.5%Includes seasonal homes
- Median year built
- 1969
- Average household size
- 3.21
Old Westbury demographics
- Population
- 4,241
- Median age
- 29.5
- Under 18
- 12.7%
- 65 and older
- 14.7%
- Households
- 1,007
- Foreign-born
- 18.3%
- Veterans
- 1.6%Adults 18+
Hispanic or Latino can be of any race. Population history of Old Westbury ›
Education in Old Westbury
78% of adults 25 and older in Old Westbury have a bachelor's degree or higher (New York: 40.2%), and 40.2% have a graduate or professional degree.
Jobs and commute in Old Westbury
- Unemployment rate
- 5.2%State: 6.4%
- Average commute
- 34 minState: 33 min
- Work from home
- 23.1%
- Drive alone
- 49%
- Public transit
- 11.7%
- Walk to work
- 10.5%
- Homes with broadband
- 96.5%
Old Westbury vs nearby towns
| Town | Population | Median income | Home value | Rent |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Old Westbury | 4,241 | $250,001 | $2,000,001 | $3,501 |
| East Hills | 7,257 | $250,001 | $1,461,500 | — |
| Westbury | 15,808 | $145,185 | $626,500 | $1,779 |
| Brookville | 2,941 | $250,001 | $2,000,001 | — |
| Roslyn Heights | 6,975 | $175,263 | $975,400 | $3,408 |
| Greenvale | 1,113 | $120,125 | $745,100 | — |
| New Cassel | 14,551 | $155,443 | $509,100 | $2,134 |
| East Williston | 2,611 | $214,750 | $1,068,500 | — |
| Carle Place | 5,188 | $145,500 | $744,400 | $2,327 |
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What is the median household income in Old Westbury, NY?
The median household income in Old Westbury is $250,001, 191% higher than the New York median of $85,974 (U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-year estimates 2020–2024).
What is the average home price in Old Westbury?
The median home value in Old Westbury is $2,000,001, compared with $423,800 in New York.
How much is rent in Old Westbury?
The median gross rent in Old Westbury is $3,501 per month, about 17.1% of household income.
Is Old Westbury, NY a good place to live?
Pluses: median household income 191% higher than the New York median; unemployment of 5.2%; a poverty rate of 3.2%. Minuses: home values 372% higher than the state median; an average commute of 34 minutes.
What is the median age in Old Westbury?
The median age in Old Westbury is 29.5 years (New York: 39.8).
How long is the commute in Old Westbury?
The average commute to work in Old Westbury is 34 minutes; 23.1% of workers work from home.
What is the unemployment rate in Old Westbury?
The unemployment rate in Old Westbury is 5.2% (U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-year estimates 2020–2024).
How educated is Old Westbury?
78% of adults in Old Westbury have a bachelor's degree or higher.
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-year estimates 2020–2024 (margins of error apply, especially in small towns). Figures are in 2024 dollars.
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