New York · Metropolitan Area
Westbury is a small city in New York with a population of 15,789. Residents earn $136,917 per year, which is 82% above the national average.
Based on current data, Westbury receives an overall livability score of 4.6 out of 5.0, earning a grade of A+. Key strengths include above-average household incomes, low unemployment, a highly educated population, a low poverty rate. Areas to be aware of include high housing costs. Westbury stands out as an excellent place to live, with strong marks across most quality-of-life indicators.
The median household income in Westbury is $136,917, which is significantly higher than the national average — 82% above $75,149. This places Westbury among higher-income communities. The job market is very strong with unemployment at just 1.9%. Only 2.5% of residents live below the poverty line, well below the national rate of 12.4%. Workers commute an average of 31 minutes.
The median home value in Westbury is $599,700, making it a premium housing market at 113% above the U.S. median of $281,900. Renters pay a median of $1,813 per month, significantly above the national average of $1,163. A price-to-income ratio of 4.4x indicates a reasonably affordable housing market.
Educational attainment is solid, with 45.5% holding a bachelor's degree or higher, near the national average. 88.8% have completed high school. Area schools have an average test score of 5.4/10.
Westbury enjoys a moderate climate with an average annual temperature of 56°F. Winters average 34°F in January while summers reach 77°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 45.3 inches, including 18.5 inches of snow. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 36.
| English Only | 56.7% |
| 28% below US avg | |
| Spanish | 43.3% |
| 223% above US avg |
| Median HH Income | $136,917 |
| 82% above US avg | |
| Per Capita Income | $59,917 |
| Avg Weekly Wage | $1,489 |
| IRS Avg AGI | $139,155 |
| Unemployment | 1.9% |
| 47% below US avg | |
| Poverty Rate | 2.5% |
| 80% below US avg | |
| Establishments (County) | 56,397 |
| County GDP | $130,222M |
| Restaurants | 3,828 |
| Healthcare | 6,152 |
| Retail | 5,602 |
| Manufacturing | 820 |
| Property Tax (IRS) | $15,590 |
| 345% above US avg | |
| Effective Tax Rate | 2.60% |
| Commute Time | 31.3 min |
| Work from Home | 8.0% |
| Census Median | $599,700 |
| 113% above US avg | |
| Zillow ZHVI | $752,206 |
| Median List Price | $799,000 |
| Median List Price | $799,000 |
| $/Sq Ft | $385 |
| Homes Sold | 5 |
| Sale-to-List Ratio | 91.7% |
| Price Drops | 29.4% |
| Inventory | 17 |
| Census Median Rent | $1,813 |
| 56% above US avg | |
| Zillow Rent (ZORI) | $3,150 |
| Studio | $1,215 |
| 1 Bedroom | $1,315 |
| 2 Bedrooms | $1,579 |
| 3 Bedrooms | $1,976 |
| 4 Bedrooms | $2,193 |
| Owner-Occupied | 78.1% |
| Avg Tax (IRS) | $15,590 |
| 345% above US avg | |
| Effective Rate | 2.60% |
| Obesity | 29.9% |
| 7% below US avg | |
| Diabetes | 9.0% |
| Heart Disease | 4.3% |
| High Blood Pressure | 28.1% |
| Asthma | 9.6% |
| COPD | 3.8% |
| Stroke | 2.5% |
| Binge Drinking | 16.4% |
| Physical Inactivity | 23.5% |
| Depression | 13.2% |
| Mental Distress | 14.1% |
| Physical Distress | 10.7% |
| Insurance Rate | 93.8% |
| Checkup Rate | 79.9% |
| Premature Death | 4,800/100K |
| Food Environment | 9.9/10 |
| Exercise Access | 98.6% |
| Healthcare Facilities | 6,152 |
| Fatal Crashes (County/yr) | 76 |
| Annual Average | 55.5°F |
| 3% above US avg | |
| January Average | 34°F (1°C) |
| July Average | 77°F (25°C) |
| Annual Rainfall | 45.3 inches |
| 19% above US avg | |
| Snowfall | 18.5 inches/yr |
| AQI Median | 36.0 |
| Rating | Good |
| Elevation | 114 ft (35 m) |
| Area | 2.3 sq mi (6.1 km²) |
| Population Density | 6,747/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 40.7599°N, 73.5892°W |
| County FIPS | 36059 |
Winner: Republican by 4.2 points
| Bachelor's Degree+ | 45.5% |
| 35% above US avg | |
| High School+ | 88.8% |
| School Test Score | 5.39 |
| RUCC Code 1 | Metro — 1 million+ |
| Population Density | 6,747/sq mi |
| Total Area | 2.3 sq mi |
| EV Charging Stations | 10 |
| Alt Fuel Stations | 11 |
| Public Libraries | 63 |
| Healthcare Facilities | 6,152 |
| Restaurants | 3,828 |
| Retail Stores | 5,602 |
| Fatal Crashes (County/yr) | 76 |
| Avg Commute | 31.3 min |
| Work from Home | 8.0% |