Living in Webster, New York
Cost of living, income, home prices, rent and demographics of Webster · Census data 2020–2024
Webster has 5,718 residents with a median age of 38.4. The median household income is $70,495 (18% lower than the New York median), the median home value is $218,400, the median rent is $1,239/month.
Webster at a glance
- Population
- 5,718
- Median age
- 38.4State: 39.8
- Median household income
- $70,495State: $85,974
- Median home value
- $218,400State: $423,800
- Median rent
- $1,239/moState: $1,621
- Homeowners
- 36%
- Bachelor's degree or higher
- 41.3%
- Average commute
- 22 min
Is Webster a good place to live?
Pros: Home values 48% lower than the state median; an average commute of 22 minutes; unemployment of 5.6%; a poverty rate of 10.7%.
Cons: Median household income 18% lower than the New York median.
The weather is best in June to September.
Cost of living in Webster
Housing is the biggest part of the cost of living. In Webster the median home value is $218,400, 34% lower than the U.S. median. Renters pay a median of $1,239 per month, which is 27.6% of household income. Homeowners with a mortgage pay $1,643 a month in housing costs.
Webster median household income
The median household income in Webster is $70,495 and the income per person is $44,067. 10.7% of residents live below the poverty line (New York: 14%).
Housing in Webster: homes for sale and rent
- Housing units
- 2,965
- Owner-occupied
- 36%
- Renter-occupied
- 64%
- Vacant
- 3.8%Includes seasonal homes
- Median year built
- 1971
- Average household size
- 1.97
Webster demographics
- Population
- 5,718
- Median age
- 38.4
- Under 18
- 15.7%
- 65 and older
- 18.4%
- Households
- 2,851
- Foreign-born
- 10.5%
- Veterans
- 4.8%Adults 18+
Hispanic or Latino can be of any race. Population history of Webster ›
Education in Webster
41.3% of adults 25 and older in Webster have a bachelor's degree or higher (New York: 40.2%), and 14.9% have a graduate or professional degree.
Jobs and commute in Webster
- Unemployment rate
- 5.6%State: 6.4%
- Average commute
- 22 minState: 33 min
- Work from home
- 14.3%
- Drive alone
- 74.5%
- Public transit
- 0%
- Walk to work
- 1.1%
- Homes with broadband
- 87.1%
Webster vs nearby towns
| Town | Population | Median income | Home value | Rent |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Webster | 5,718 | $70,495 | $218,400 | $1,239 |
| Ontario | 2,044 | $50,078 | $169,000 | $693 |
| Irondequoit | 50,657 | $79,162 | $182,500 | $1,159 |
| Gananda | 6,273 | $109,761 | $235,900 | $1,027 |
| East Rochester | 6,218 | $73,344 | $143,500 | $1,132 |
| Fairport | 5,403 | $107,009 | $278,100 | $1,165 |
| Walworth | 725 | $87,404 | $195,800 | — |
| Pittsford | 1,664 | $119,211 | $374,000 | $1,734 |
| Rochester | 208,772 | $47,213 | $139,600 | $1,081 |
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What is the median household income in Webster, NY?
The median household income in Webster is $70,495, 18% lower 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 Webster?
The median home value in Webster is $218,400, compared with $423,800 in New York.
How much is rent in Webster?
The median gross rent in Webster is $1,239 per month, about 27.6% of household income.
Is Webster, NY a good place to live?
Pluses: home values 48% lower than the state median; an average commute of 22 minutes; unemployment of 5.6%; a poverty rate of 10.7%. Minuses: median household income 18% lower than the New York median.
What is the median age in Webster?
The median age in Webster is 38.4 years (New York: 39.8).
How long is the commute in Webster?
The average commute to work in Webster is 22 minutes; 14.3% of workers work from home.
What is the unemployment rate in Webster?
The unemployment rate in Webster is 5.6% (U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-year estimates 2020–2024).
How educated is Webster?
41.3% of adults in Webster 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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