Living in Westbury, New York
Cost of living, income, home prices, rent and demographics of Westbury · Census data 2020–2024
Westbury has 15,808 residents with a median age of 44.5. The median household income is $145,185 (69% higher than the New York median), the median home value is $626,500, the median rent is $1,779/month.
Westbury at a glance
- Population
- 15,808
- Median age
- 44.5State: 39.8
- Median household income
- $145,185State: $85,974
- Median home value
- $626,500State: $423,800
- Median rent
- $1,779/moState: $1,621
- Homeowners
- 78.6%
- Bachelor's degree or higher
- 43.2%
- Average commute
- 29 min
Is Westbury a good place to live?
Pros: Median household income 69% higher than the New York median; an average commute of 29 minutes; unemployment of 3.9%; a poverty rate of 3.4%.
Cons: Home values 48% higher than the state median.
The weather is best in May–June and August–September.
Cost of living in Westbury
Housing is the biggest part of the cost of living. In Westbury the median home value is $626,500, 88% higher than the U.S. median. Renters pay a median of $1,779 per month, which is 19.5% of household income. Homeowners with a mortgage pay $3,471 a month in housing costs.
Westbury median household income
The median household income in Westbury is $145,185 and the income per person is $62,974. 3.4% of residents live below the poverty line (New York: 14%).
Housing in Westbury: homes for sale and rent
- Housing units
- 5,352
- Owner-occupied
- 78.6%
- Renter-occupied
- 21.4%
- Vacant
- 1.3%Includes seasonal homes
- Median year built
- 1955
- Average household size
- 2.97
Westbury demographics
- Population
- 15,808
- Median age
- 44.5
- Under 18
- 20.1%
- 65 and older
- 18.8%
- Households
- 5,282
- Foreign-born
- 29%
- Veterans
- 2.7%Adults 18+
Hispanic or Latino can be of any race. Population history of Westbury ›
Education in Westbury
43.2% of adults 25 and older in Westbury have a bachelor's degree or higher (New York: 40.2%), and 17% have a graduate or professional degree.
Jobs and commute in Westbury
- Unemployment rate
- 3.9%State: 6.4%
- Average commute
- 29 minState: 33 min
- Work from home
- 8.4%
- Drive alone
- 66.6%
- Public transit
- 7.2%
- Walk to work
- 4%
- Homes with broadband
- 94.1%
Westbury vs nearby towns
| Town | Population | Median income | Home value | Rent |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Westbury | 15,808 | $145,185 | $626,500 | $1,779 |
| New Cassel | 14,551 | $155,443 | $509,100 | $2,134 |
| Carle Place | 5,188 | $145,500 | $744,400 | $2,327 |
| Salisbury | 12,412 | $162,478 | $664,300 | — |
| Old Westbury | 4,241 | $250,001 | $2,000,001 | $3,501 |
| East Williston | 2,611 | $214,750 | $1,068,500 | — |
| Mineola | 21,211 | $137,739 | $651,200 | $2,415 |
| Uniondale | 33,148 | $124,684 | $539,000 | $2,494 |
| Roslyn Heights | 6,975 | $175,263 | $975,400 | $3,408 |
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What is the median household income in Westbury, NY?
The median household income in Westbury is $145,185, 69% 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 Westbury?
The median home value in Westbury is $626,500, compared with $423,800 in New York.
How much is rent in Westbury?
The median gross rent in Westbury is $1,779 per month, about 19.5% of household income.
Is Westbury, NY a good place to live?
Pluses: median household income 69% higher than the New York median; an average commute of 29 minutes; unemployment of 3.9%; a poverty rate of 3.4%. Minuses: home values 48% higher than the state median.
What is the median age in Westbury?
The median age in Westbury is 44.5 years (New York: 39.8).
How long is the commute in Westbury?
The average commute to work in Westbury is 29 minutes; 8.4% of workers work from home.
What is the unemployment rate in Westbury?
The unemployment rate in Westbury is 3.9% (U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-year estimates 2020–2024).
How educated is Westbury?
43.2% of adults in 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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