Living in Westmere, New York
Cost of living, income, home prices, rent and demographics of Westmere · Census data 2020–2024
Westmere has 8,334 residents with a median age of 39.4. The median household income is $88,378 (about the same as the New York median), the median home value is $313,400, the median rent is $1,629/month.
Westmere at a glance
- Population
- 8,334
- Median age
- 39.4State: 39.8
- Median household income
- $88,378State: $85,974
- Median home value
- $313,400State: $423,800
- Median rent
- $1,629/moState: $1,621
- Homeowners
- 52.2%
- Bachelor's degree or higher
- 50.4%
- Average commute
- 18 min
Is Westmere a good place to live?
Pros: Median household income about the same as the New York median; home values 26% lower than the state median; an average commute of 18 minutes; unemployment of 1.3%; a poverty rate of 7.2%.
The weather is best in May–June and August–September.
Cost of living in Westmere
Housing is the biggest part of the cost of living. In Westmere the median home value is $313,400, 6% lower than the U.S. median. Renters pay a median of $1,629 per month, which is 27.5% of household income. Homeowners with a mortgage pay $2,260 a month in housing costs.
Westmere median household income
The median household income in Westmere is $88,378 and the income per person is $58,980. 7.2% of residents live below the poverty line (New York: 14%).
Housing in Westmere: homes for sale and rent
- Housing units
- 3,699
- Owner-occupied
- 52.2%
- Renter-occupied
- 47.8%
- Vacant
- 4.6%Includes seasonal homes
- Median year built
- 1973
- Average household size
- 2.34
Westmere demographics
- Population
- 8,334
- Median age
- 39.4
- Under 18
- 21.7%
- 65 and older
- 17.7%
- Households
- 3,530
- Foreign-born
- 25.1%
- Veterans
- 2.1%Adults 18+
Hispanic or Latino can be of any race. Population history of Westmere ›
Education in Westmere
50.4% of adults 25 and older in Westmere have a bachelor's degree or higher (New York: 40.2%), and 23.6% have a graduate or professional degree.
Jobs and commute in Westmere
- Unemployment rate
- 1.3%State: 6.4%
- Average commute
- 18 minState: 33 min
- Work from home
- 10.3%
- Drive alone
- 74.8%
- Public transit
- 0.2%
- Walk to work
- 0.3%
- Homes with broadband
- 93.6%
Westmere vs nearby towns
| Town | Population | Median income | Home value | Rent |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Westmere | 8,334 | $88,378 | $313,400 | $1,629 |
| Colonie | 7,702 | $103,983 | $285,400 | $1,570 |
| Voorheesville | 2,824 | $111,172 | $324,700 | $1,228 |
| Roessleville | 10,968 | $96,058 | $264,500 | $1,416 |
| Albany | 100,492 | $61,986 | $234,700 | $1,216 |
| Loudonville | 10,527 | $142,829 | $391,200 | $1,829 |
| Latham | 13,802 | $104,899 | $326,900 | $1,472 |
| Menands | 4,505 | $80,583 | $271,300 | $1,414 |
| Rotterdam | 22,695 | $85,887 | $214,400 | $1,278 |
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What is the median household income in Westmere, NY?
The median household income in Westmere is $88,378, about the same as 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 Westmere?
The median home value in Westmere is $313,400, compared with $423,800 in New York.
How much is rent in Westmere?
The median gross rent in Westmere is $1,629 per month, about 27.5% of household income.
Is Westmere, NY a good place to live?
Pluses: median household income about the same as the New York median; home values 26% lower than the state median; an average commute of 18 minutes; unemployment of 1.3%; a poverty rate of 7.2%.
What is the median age in Westmere?
The median age in Westmere is 39.4 years (New York: 39.8).
How long is the commute in Westmere?
The average commute to work in Westmere is 18 minutes; 10.3% of workers work from home.
What is the unemployment rate in Westmere?
The unemployment rate in Westmere is 1.3% (U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-year estimates 2020–2024).
How educated is Westmere?
50.4% of adults in Westmere 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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