Westbury, NY

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.

4.6 /5.0
A+ Excellent
15,789 Population 6,747/sq mi density
$136,917 Median Income $59,917 per capita
$599,700 Home Value $752,206 Zillow
$1,813 Median Rent
56°F Avg Temperature
A+
Overall
4.6 / 5.0
Excellent overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
A+
Economy
5.0 / 5.0
$136,917 median income, 1.9% unemployment
A
Affordability
4.2 / 5.0
$599,700 home value, $1,813/mo rent
A+
Education
4.6 / 5.0
45.5% bachelor's degree or higher
Median Income $136,917
82% higher than US avg
Home Value $599,700
113% higher than US avg
Bachelor's+ 45.5%
35% higher than US avg
Median Rent $1,813
56% higher than US avg
Obesity Rate 29.9%
7% lower than US avg
Unemployment 1.9%
47% lower than US avg
Poverty Rate 2.5%
80% lower than US avg

How Westbury Compares to the U.S. Average (100% = U.S. avg)

People

Population15,789
Median Age44.6 yrs
Density6,747/mi²
Male / Female49% / 51%
Largest GroupWhite 38%

Economy

A+
Median Income$136,917
Per Capita$59,917
Unemployment1.9%
Poverty2.5%
County GDP$130,222M
Commute31 min

Housing

A
Home Value$599,700
Rent$1,813
OwnershipN/A
Zillow$752,206

Crime

ViolentN/A
PropertyN/A

Health

Obesity29.9%
UninsuredN/A
Depression13.2%
Heart Disease4.3%

Climate

Avg Temp56°F
AQI36 (Good)
Rain45.3 in/yr
Elevation114 ft

Education

A+
Bachelor's+45.5%
High School+88.8%
School Score5.39

Community

2024 VoteR 52% / D 48%
Commute31 min
EV Stations10
Libraries63

Is Westbury a Good Place to Live?

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.

Economy & Jobs

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.

Cost of Living & Housing

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.

Education

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.

Climate & Weather

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.

Westbury has a population of 15,789 with a density of 6,747 people per square mile. The median age is 44.6 years, 15% older than the national median of 38.9. The city is predominantly White (37.7%), with 18.1% Black.

Population

15,789
Total Population
6,747
People / sq mi
44.6yrs
Median Age
15% above US avg
2.3mi²
Land Area

Gender Distribution

Male 49.1%
Female 50.9%

Race & Ethnicity

Westbury vs U.S. Average

Language Spoken at Home

English Only56.7%
28% below US avg
Spanish43.3%
223% above US avg

Social Characteristics

Westbury vs U.S. Average

The median household income in Westbury is $136,917, which is 82% above the national average of $75,149. The unemployment rate is 1.9% (below the 3.6% US average). 2.5% of residents live below the poverty line. Workers commute an average of 31 minutes.

Income: Westbury vs U.S.

Commute Mode

Income

Median HH Income$136,917
82% above US avg
Per Capita Income$59,917
Avg Weekly Wage$1,489
IRS Avg AGI$139,155

Employment & Poverty

Unemployment1.9%
47% below US avg
Poverty Rate2.5%
80% below US avg
Establishments (County)56,397
County GDP$130,222M

Business (County)

Restaurants3,828
Healthcare6,152
Retail5,602
Manufacturing820

Tax & Cost of Living

Property Tax (IRS)$15,590
345% above US avg
Effective Tax Rate2.60%

Commute & Transportation

Commute Time31.3 min
Work from Home8.0%

Walkability

The median home value in Westbury is $599,700, 113% above the national average. Monthly rent averages $1,813 (56% above US avg). Zillow estimates the typical home value at $752,206.

Home Value Sources

Ownership Split

Home Values

Census Median$599,700
113% above US avg
Zillow ZHVI$752,206
Median List Price$799,000

Real Estate Market (Redfin)

Median List Price$799,000
$/Sq Ft$385
Homes Sold5
Sale-to-List Ratio91.7%
Price Drops29.4%
Inventory17

Rental Costs

Census Median Rent$1,813
56% above US avg
Zillow Rent (ZORI)$3,150

HUD Fair Market Rent

Studio$1,215
1 Bedroom$1,315
2 Bedrooms$1,579
3 Bedrooms$1,976
4 Bedrooms$2,193

Ownership & Property

Owner-Occupied78.1%

Property Tax

Avg Tax (IRS)$15,590
345% above US avg
Effective Rate2.60%
In Westbury, 29.9% of adults are obese (below the 32.1% national rate). 13.2% report depression. 23.5% are physically inactive.

Health Metrics: Westbury vs U.S. Average (%)

Chronic Conditions

Obesity29.9%
7% below US avg
Diabetes9.0%
Heart Disease4.3%
High Blood Pressure28.1%
Asthma9.6%
COPD3.8%
Stroke2.5%

Behaviors & Mental Health

Binge Drinking16.4%
Physical Inactivity23.5%
Depression13.2%
Mental Distress14.1%
Physical Distress10.7%

Healthcare Access

Insurance Rate93.8%
Checkup Rate79.9%
Premature Death4,800/100K

Food & Exercise

Food Environment9.9/10
Exercise Access98.6%
Healthcare Facilities6,152

Crime Rates: Westbury vs U.S. Average (per 100,000)

Violent Crime

Property Crime

Traffic Safety

Fatal Crashes (County/yr)76

Safety Score

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 is 45.3 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 36.

Temperature

34°F Jan (1°C) 77°F Jul (25°C)
Annual Average55.5°F
3% above US avg
January Average34°F (1°C)
July Average77°F (25°C)

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall45.3 inches
19% above US avg
Snowfall18.5 inches/yr

Air Quality

AQI Median36.0
RatingGood

Geography

Elevation114 ft (35 m)
Area2.3 sq mi (6.1 km²)
Population Density6,747/sq mi
Coordinates40.7599°N, 73.5892°W
County FIPS36059
It is classified as Metro — 1 million+. 45.5% of residents hold a bachelor's degree or higher (35% above US avg). In the 2024 election, the county voted Republican by a 4.2-point margin.

2024 Presidential Election (County)

R 52.1%
D 47.9%

Winner: Republican by 4.2 points

Education

Bachelor's Degree+45.5%
35% above US avg
High School+88.8%
School Test Score5.39
A+ Education Grade (4.6/5.0)

Urban-Rural Classification

RUCC Code 1Metro — 1 million+
Population Density6,747/sq mi
Total Area2.3 sq mi

Infrastructure & Services

EV Charging Stations10
Alt Fuel Stations11
Public Libraries63
Healthcare Facilities6,152
Restaurants3,828
Retail Stores5,602

Safety & Disasters

Fatal Crashes (County/yr)76

Commute & Transportation

Avg Commute31.3 min
Work from Home8.0%

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