At a Glance
Median Income
$250,001
$107,088 per capita
Home Value
$2,000,001
Zillow: $3,080,704
Median Rent
$3,501/mo
17.9% of income on rent
Bachelor's Degree+
75.0%
97.9% high school+
Unemployment
6.2%
3.6% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
24.5%
6.6% smoking rate
How Old Westbury Compares to the U.S. Average
Each bar shows Old Westbury's value as a percentage of the national average (100% = U.S. avg)
Thin vertical line = U.S. national average (100%)
Is Old Westbury a Good Place to Live?
B+
3.8 / 5.0 - Good
Based on economy, affordability, safety, and education metrics compared to national averages.
Economy & Jobs
Old Westbury residents earn a median household income of $250,001 , which is 233% above the national average of $75,149.
Per capita income is $107,088. The unemployment rate stands at 6.2% (72% above the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 3.6% of residents live below the poverty line. The area is home to 56,397 business establishments, including 3,828 restaurants.
Housing & Cost of Living
The median home value in Old Westbury is $2,000,001 , 609% above the national median of $281,900.
Zillow estimates the typical home at $3,080,704. Median rent is $3,501/month, with 17.9% of renters spending more than 30% of income on housing. The cost of living index is 107.9 (100 = national average). The median home was built in 1969.
Education
75.0% of adults in Old Westbury hold a bachelor's degree or higher
(123% above the national average).
97.9% have completed high school. Local schools score 6.7/10 in standardized testing.
Climate & Weather
Old Westbury has an average annual temperature of 56°F (13°C).
Winters average 34°F in January while summers reach 77°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 45.3 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 31.
Data Overview
People
Population4,320
Median Age28.7 yrs
Density504/mi²
Male / Female47% / 53%
Foreign Born22.0%
Veterans2.1%
Economy
A
Median Income$250,001
Per Capita$107,088
Unemployment6.2%
Poverty3.6%
County GDP$130,222M
Avg Weekly Wage$1,489
Housing
C
Home Value$2,000,001
Rent$3,501
Ownership93.3%
Zillow$3,080,704
Housing Units1,196
Rent Burden17.9%
Health
Obesity24.5%
Diabetes7.3%
Smoking6.6%
Heart Disease3.8%
Premature Death4,800/100K
Climate
Avg Temp56°F
Rain45.3 in/yr
AQI31 (Good)
Elevation182 ft
Education
A+
Bachelor's+75.0%
High School+97.9%
Graduate+39.3%
School Score6.7/10
Community
2024 VoteR 52% / D 48%
Commute33 min
Broadband96.2%
Internet Speed177 Mbps
EV Stations2
Libraries63
Did You Know?
Old Westbury was founded in 1924.
The median home in Old Westbury was built in 1969.
21.9% work from home.
The nearest airport is John F Kennedy International (14 miles).
The Gini coefficient (income inequality) is 0.453 (U.S. avg: 0.490).
Natural hazard risk is rated "Relatively High" by FEMA.
11.1% of the population has a disability.
22.0% of residents are foreign-born.
Average internet download speed is 177 Mbps.
There are 3,828 restaurants in the area.
The county recorded 76 fatal vehicle crashes.