Living in Wesley Hills, New York
Cost of living, income, home prices, rent and demographics of Wesley Hills · Census data 2020–2024
Wesley Hills has 6,196 residents with a median age of 34. The median household income is $209,345 (143% higher than the New York median), the median home value is $909,800, the median rent is $1,866/month.
Wesley Hills at a glance
- Population
- 6,196
- Median age
- 34State: 39.8
- Median household income
- $209,345State: $85,974
- Median home value
- $909,800State: $423,800
- Median rent
- $1,866/moState: $1,621
- Homeowners
- 91%
- Bachelor's degree or higher
- 60%
- Average commute
- 31 min
Is Wesley Hills a good place to live?
Pros: Median household income 143% higher than the New York median; an average commute of 31 minutes; unemployment of 2.4%; a poverty rate of 5.5%.
Cons: Home values 115% higher than the state median.
The weather is best in June to September.
Cost of living in Wesley Hills
Housing is the biggest part of the cost of living. In Wesley Hills the median home value is $909,800, 173% higher than the U.S. median. Renters pay a median of $1,866 per month, which is 32.2% of household income. Homeowners with a mortgage pay $4,001 a month in housing costs.
Wesley Hills median household income
The median household income in Wesley Hills is $209,345 and the income per person is $80,287. 5.5% of residents live below the poverty line (New York: 14%).
Housing in Wesley Hills: homes for sale and rent
- Housing units
- 1,653
- Owner-occupied
- 91%
- Renter-occupied
- 9%
- Vacant
- 6.1%Includes seasonal homes
- Median year built
- 1976
- Average household size
- 3.91
Wesley Hills demographics
- Population
- 6,196
- Median age
- 34
- Under 18
- 27.2%
- 65 and older
- 13.6%
- Households
- 1,552
- Foreign-born
- 15.2%
- Veterans
- 1.4%Adults 18+
Hispanic or Latino can be of any race. Population history of Wesley Hills ›
Education in Wesley Hills
60% of adults 25 and older in Wesley Hills have a bachelor's degree or higher (New York: 40.2%), and 33.6% have a graduate or professional degree.
Jobs and commute in Wesley Hills
- Unemployment rate
- 2.4%State: 6.4%
- Average commute
- 31 minState: 33 min
- Work from home
- 14.7%
- Drive alone
- 70.4%
- Public transit
- 7.7%
- Walk to work
- 1.6%
- Homes with broadband
- 95.4%
Wesley Hills vs nearby towns
| Town | Population | Median income | Home value | Rent |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Wesley Hills | 6,196 | $209,345 | $909,800 | $1,866 |
| New Hempstead | 5,472 | $126,165 | $816,600 | $1,691 |
| Viola | 8,461 | $83,913 | $1,044,300 | $1,765 |
| Pomona | 3,996 | $156,000 | $767,600 | $1,819 |
| Kaser | 5,694 | $26,848 | $877,000 | $1,341 |
| Montebello | 4,673 | $133,750 | $847,100 | $2,380 |
| New Square | 9,803 | $31,443 | $662,400 | $1,799 |
| Hillcrest | 9,071 | $141,743 | $567,400 | $2,577 |
| Spring Valley | 33,192 | $57,196 | $381,800 | $1,695 |
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What is the median household income in Wesley Hills, NY?
The median household income in Wesley Hills is $209,345, 143% 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 Wesley Hills?
The median home value in Wesley Hills is $909,800, compared with $423,800 in New York.
How much is rent in Wesley Hills?
The median gross rent in Wesley Hills is $1,866 per month, about 32.2% of household income.
Is Wesley Hills, NY a good place to live?
Pluses: median household income 143% higher than the New York median; an average commute of 31 minutes; unemployment of 2.4%; a poverty rate of 5.5%. Minuses: home values 115% higher than the state median.
What is the median age in Wesley Hills?
The median age in Wesley Hills is 34 years (New York: 39.8).
How long is the commute in Wesley Hills?
The average commute to work in Wesley Hills is 31 minutes; 14.7% of workers work from home.
What is the unemployment rate in Wesley Hills?
The unemployment rate in Wesley Hills is 2.4% (U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-year estimates 2020–2024).
How educated is Wesley Hills?
60% of adults in Wesley Hills 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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