At a Glance
Median Income
$136,917
$59,917 per capita
Home Value
$599,700
Zillow: $752,206
Median Rent
$1,813/mo
19.8% of income on rent
Violent Crime
26/100K
602/100K property
Bachelor's Degree+
45.5%
88.8% high school+
Unemployment
1.9%
2.5% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
29.9%
8.5% smoking rate
Avg Temperature
56°F
275 sunny days/yr
How Westbury Compares to the U.S. Average
Each bar shows Westbury's value as a percentage of the national average (100% = U.S. avg)
Thin vertical line = U.S. national average (100%)
Is Westbury a Good Place to Live?
B+
3.7 / 5.0 — Good
Based on economy, affordability, safety, and education metrics compared to national averages.
Economy & Jobs
Westbury residents earn a median household income of $136,917 , which is 82% above the national average of $75,149.
Per capita income is $59,917. The unemployment rate stands at 1.9% (47% below the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 2.5% 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 Westbury is $599,700 , 113% above the national median of $281,900.
Zillow estimates the typical home at $752,206. Median rent is $1,813/month, with 19.8% 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 1955.
Safety & Crime
Westbury reports 26 violent crimes per 100,000 residents
, which is 93% below the national average of 380/100K.
Property crime is 602/100K.
Education
45.5% of adults in Westbury hold a bachelor's degree or higher
(35% above the national average).
88.8% have completed high school. Local schools score 6.7/10 in standardized testing.
Climate & Weather
Westbury has an average annual temperature of 56°F (13°C).
Winters average 34°F in January while summers reach 77°F in July. The area gets 275 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 45.3 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 36.
Data Overview
People
Population15,789
Median Age44.6 yrs
Density6,747/mi²
Male / Female49% / 51%
Foreign Born13.6%
Veterans2.8%
Economy
A+
Median Income$136,917
Per Capita$59,917
Unemployment1.9%
Poverty2.5%
County GDP$130,222M
Avg Weekly Wage$1,489
Housing
A
Home Value$599,700
Rent$1,813
Ownership78.1%
Zillow$752,206
Housing Units5,384
Rent Burden19.8%
Crime
F
Violent26/100K
Property602/100K
Health
Obesity29.9%
Diabetes9.0%
Smoking8.5%
Heart Disease4.3%
Premature Death4,800/100K
Climate
Avg Temp56°F
Sunny Days275/yr
Rain45.3 in/yr
AQI36 (Good)
Elevation114 ft
Education
A+
Bachelor's+45.5%
High School+88.8%
Graduate+17.4%
School Score6.7/10
Community
2024 VoteR 52% / D 48%
Commute31 min
Broadband94.2%
Internet Speed177 Mbps
EV Stations10
Libraries63
Did You Know?
The median home in Westbury was built in 1955.
The nearest airport is John F Kennedy International (13 miles).
The Gini coefficient (income inequality) is 0.453 (U.S. avg: 0.490).
Natural hazard risk is rated "Relatively High" by FEMA.
7.8% of the population has a disability.
13.6% 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.
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