Living in West Hills, New York
Cost of living, income, home prices, rent and demographics of West Hills · Census data 2020–2024
West Hills has 5,369 residents with a median age of 48.7. The median household income is $185,745 (116% higher than the New York median), the median home value is $741,900, the median rent is $2,939/month.
West Hills at a glance
- Population
- 5,369
- Median age
- 48.7State: 39.8
- Median household income
- $185,745State: $85,974
- Median home value
- $741,900State: $423,800
- Median rent
- $2,939/moState: $1,621
- Homeowners
- 95%
- Bachelor's degree or higher
- 66.3%
- Average commute
- 35 min
Is West Hills a good place to live?
Pros: Median household income 116% higher than the New York median; unemployment of 3.8%; a poverty rate of 3.9%.
Cons: Home values 75% higher than the state median; an average commute of 35 minutes.
The weather is best in June to September.
Cost of living in West Hills
Housing is the biggest part of the cost of living. In West Hills the median home value is $741,900, 123% higher than the U.S. median. Renters pay a median of $2,939 per month, which is 18.7% of household income. Homeowners with a mortgage pay $3,796 a month in housing costs.
West Hills median household income
The median household income in West Hills is $185,745 and the income per person is $84,854. 3.9% of residents live below the poverty line (New York: 14%).
Housing in West Hills: homes for sale and rent
- Housing units
- 2,062
- Owner-occupied
- 95%
- Renter-occupied
- 5%
- Vacant
- 5.9%Includes seasonal homes
- Median year built
- 1961
- Average household size
- 2.74
West Hills demographics
- Population
- 5,369
- Median age
- 48.7
- Under 18
- 15.2%
- 65 and older
- 21%
- Households
- 1,940
- Foreign-born
- 16.4%
- Veterans
- 1.9%Adults 18+
Hispanic or Latino can be of any race. Population history of West Hills ›
Education in West Hills
66.3% of adults 25 and older in West Hills have a bachelor's degree or higher (New York: 40.2%), and 31.5% have a graduate or professional degree.
Jobs and commute in West Hills
- Unemployment rate
- 3.8%State: 6.4%
- Average commute
- 35 minState: 33 min
- Work from home
- 22.1%
- Drive alone
- 58.1%
- Public transit
- 12%
- Walk to work
- 1.8%
- Homes with broadband
- 97.4%
West Hills vs nearby towns
| Town | Population | Median income | Home value | Rent |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| West Hills | 5,369 | $185,745 | $741,900 | $2,939 |
| Woodbury | 9,348 | $191,321 | $1,003,400 | $3,321 |
| South Huntington | 9,779 | $147,569 | $636,800 | $1,908 |
| Huntington Station | 32,601 | $135,477 | $578,000 | $2,052 |
| Melville | 19,714 | $159,922 | $788,900 | $3,501 |
| Cold Spring Harbor | 3,220 | $250,001 | $1,587,900 | — |
| Plainview | 25,982 | $189,906 | $796,300 | $3,392 |
| Laurel Hollow | 1,927 | $250,001 | $1,636,700 | $3,501 |
| Syosset | 18,433 | $187,273 | $874,300 | $3,036 |
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What is the median household income in West Hills, NY?
The median household income in West Hills is $185,745, 116% 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 West Hills?
The median home value in West Hills is $741,900, compared with $423,800 in New York.
How much is rent in West Hills?
The median gross rent in West Hills is $2,939 per month, about 18.7% of household income.
Is West Hills, NY a good place to live?
Pluses: median household income 116% higher than the New York median; unemployment of 3.8%; a poverty rate of 3.9%. Minuses: home values 75% higher than the state median; an average commute of 35 minutes.
What is the median age in West Hills?
The median age in West Hills is 48.7 years (New York: 39.8).
How long is the commute in West Hills?
The average commute to work in West Hills is 35 minutes; 22.1% of workers work from home.
What is the unemployment rate in West Hills?
The unemployment rate in West Hills is 3.8% (U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-year estimates 2020–2024).
How educated is West Hills?
66.3% of adults in West 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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