Living in Woodmere, New York
Cost of living, income, home prices, rent and demographics of Woodmere · Census data 2020–2024
Woodmere has 18,061 residents with a median age of 33.8. The median household income is $172,537 (101% higher than the New York median), the median home value is $975,400, the median rent is $2,720/month.
Woodmere at a glance
- Population
- 18,061
- Median age
- 33.8State: 39.8
- Median household income
- $172,537State: $85,974
- Median home value
- $975,400State: $423,800
- Median rent
- $2,720/moState: $1,621
- Homeowners
- 91.8%
- Bachelor's degree or higher
- 63.7%
- Average commute
- 42 min
Is Woodmere a good place to live?
Pros: Median household income 101% higher than the New York median; unemployment of 4.8%; a poverty rate of 2.1%.
Cons: Home values 130% higher than the state median; an average commute of 42 minutes.
The weather is best in June to September.
Cost of living in Woodmere
Housing is the biggest part of the cost of living. In Woodmere the median home value is $975,400, 193% higher than the U.S. median. Renters pay a median of $2,720 per month, which is 41.6% of household income. Homeowners with a mortgage pay $4,001 a month in housing costs.
Woodmere median household income
The median household income in Woodmere is $172,537 and the income per person is $62,638. 2.1% of residents live below the poverty line (New York: 14%).
Housing in Woodmere: homes for sale and rent
- Housing units
- 5,381
- Owner-occupied
- 91.8%
- Renter-occupied
- 8.2%
- Vacant
- 4.8%Includes seasonal homes
- Median year built
- 1959
- Average household size
- 3.47
Woodmere demographics
- Population
- 18,061
- Median age
- 33.8
- Under 18
- 32.5%
- 65 and older
- 15.8%
- Households
- 5,123
- Foreign-born
- 12.6%
- Veterans
- 1.8%Adults 18+
Hispanic or Latino can be of any race. Population history of Woodmere ›
Education in Woodmere
63.7% of adults 25 and older in Woodmere have a bachelor's degree or higher (New York: 40.2%), and 32.5% have a graduate or professional degree.
Jobs and commute in Woodmere
- Unemployment rate
- 4.8%State: 6.4%
- Average commute
- 42 minState: 33 min
- Work from home
- 21.6%
- Drive alone
- 56.7%
- Public transit
- 14.6%
- Walk to work
- 0.5%
- Homes with broadband
- 95.5%
Woodmere vs nearby towns
| Town | Population | Median income | Home value | Rent |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Woodmere | 18,061 | $172,537 | $975,400 | $2,720 |
| Cedarhurst | 7,320 | $101,572 | $861,900 | $2,214 |
| South Valley Stream | 6,512 | $145,000 | $656,800 | $1,503 |
| Hewlett Bay Park | 428 | $250,001 | $2,000,001 | — |
| Woodsburgh | 830 | $248,750 | $1,625,000 | — |
| Hewlett | 7,570 | $140,765 | $654,500 | $2,067 |
| Hewlett Neck | 519 | $250,001 | $1,375,000 | — |
| Hewlett Harbor | 1,207 | $250,001 | $1,497,000 | — |
| Valley Stream | 40,315 | $133,190 | $616,100 | $2,124 |
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What is the median household income in Woodmere, NY?
The median household income in Woodmere is $172,537, 101% 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 Woodmere?
The median home value in Woodmere is $975,400, compared with $423,800 in New York.
How much is rent in Woodmere?
The median gross rent in Woodmere is $2,720 per month, about 41.6% of household income.
Is Woodmere, NY a good place to live?
Pluses: median household income 101% higher than the New York median; unemployment of 4.8%; a poverty rate of 2.1%. Minuses: home values 130% higher than the state median; an average commute of 42 minutes.
What is the median age in Woodmere?
The median age in Woodmere is 33.8 years (New York: 39.8).
How long is the commute in Woodmere?
The average commute to work in Woodmere is 42 minutes; 21.6% of workers work from home.
What is the unemployment rate in Woodmere?
The unemployment rate in Woodmere is 4.8% (U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-year estimates 2020–2024).
How educated is Woodmere?
63.7% of adults in Woodmere 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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