At a Glance
Median Income
$179,000
$75,742 per capita
Home Value
$893,200
Zillow: $1,168,964
Median Rent
$1,844/mo
32.5% of income on rent
Bachelor's Degree+
64.0%
97.4% high school+
Unemployment
2.1%
2.3% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
28.1%
10.2% smoking rate
How Wesley Hills Compares to the U.S. Average
Each bar shows Wesley Hills's value as a percentage of the national average (100% = U.S. avg)
Thin vertical line = U.S. national average (100%)
Is Wesley Hills a Good Place to Live?
A+
4.6 / 5.0 - Excellent
Based on economy, affordability, safety, and education metrics compared to national averages.
Economy & Jobs
Wesley Hills residents earn a median household income of $179,000 , which is 138% above the national average of $75,149.
Per capita income is $75,742. The unemployment rate stands at 2.1% (42% below the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 2.3% of residents live below the poverty line. The area is home to 12,607 business establishments, including 835 restaurants.
Housing & Cost of Living
The median home value in Wesley Hills is $893,200 , 217% above the national median of $281,900.
Zillow estimates the typical home at $1,168,964. Median rent is $1,844/month, with 32.5% 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 1974.
Education
64.0% of adults in Wesley Hills hold a bachelor's degree or higher
(90% above the national average).
97.4% have completed high school. Local schools score 6.1/10 in standardized testing.
Climate & Weather
Wesley Hills has an average annual temperature of 52°F (11°C).
Winters average 29°F in January while summers reach 74°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 47.2 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 37.
Data Overview
People
Population6,150
Median Age33.4 yrs
Density1,836/mi²
Male / Female44% / 56%
Foreign Born15.8%
Veterans3.6%
Economy
A+
Median Income$179,000
Per Capita$75,742
Unemployment2.1%
Poverty2.3%
County GDP$24,442M
Avg Weekly Wage$1,246
Housing
B+
Home Value$893,200
Rent$1,844
Ownership90.5%
Zillow$1,168,964
Housing Units1,640
Rent Burden32.5%
Health
Obesity28.1%
Diabetes7.7%
Smoking10.2%
Heart Disease4.7%
Premature Death5,423/100K
Climate
Avg Temp52°F
Rain47.2 in/yr
AQI37 (Good)
Elevation559 ft
Education
A+
Bachelor's+64.0%
High School+97.4%
Graduate+38.4%
School Score6.1/10
Community
2024 VoteR 56% / D 44%
Commute34 min
Broadband94.4%
Internet Speed158 Mbps
EV Stations3
Libraries18
Did You Know?
Wesley Hills was founded in 1982.
The median home in Wesley Hills was built in 1974.
The nearest airport is New York Stewart International (24 miles).
The Gini coefficient (income inequality) is 0.471 (U.S. avg: 0.490).
Natural hazard risk is rated "Relatively Moderate" by FEMA.
6.5% of the population has a disability.
15.8% of residents are foreign-born.
Average internet download speed is 158 Mbps.
There are 835 restaurants in the area.
The county recorded 20 fatal vehicle crashes.