At a Glance
Median Income
$86,398
$58,833 per capita
Home Value
$291,200
Zillow: $409,547
Median Rent
$1,660/mo
27.0% of income on rent
Violent Crime
813/100K
3,943/100K property
Bachelor's Degree+
48.8%
96.4% high school+
Unemployment
0.5%
4.0% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
26.6%
8.9% smoking rate
Avg Temperature
49°F
246 sunny days/yr
How Westmere Compares to the U.S. Average
Each bar shows Westmere's value as a percentage of the national average (100% = U.S. avg)
Thin vertical line = U.S. national average (100%)
Is Westmere 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
Westmere residents earn a median household income of $86,398 , which is 15% above the national average of $75,149.
Per capita income is $58,833. The unemployment rate stands at 0.5% (86% below the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 4.0% of residents live below the poverty line. The area is home to 11,137 business establishments, including 990 restaurants.
Housing & Cost of Living
The median home value in Westmere is $291,200 , 3% above the national median of $281,900.
Zillow estimates the typical home at $409,547. Median rent is $1,660/month, with 27.0% 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 1973.
Safety & Crime
Westmere reports 813 violent crimes per 100,000 residents
, which is 114% above the national average of 380/100K.
Property crime is 3,943/100K.
Education
48.8% of adults in Westmere hold a bachelor's degree or higher
(45% above the national average).
96.4% have completed high school. Local schools score 5.8/10 in standardized testing.
Climate & Weather
Westmere has an average annual temperature of 49°F (10°C).
Winters average 24°F in January while summers reach 73°F in July. The area gets 246 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 40.7 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 36.
Data Overview
People
Population7,616
Median Age39.1 yrs
Density2,403/mi²
Male / Female55% / 45%
Foreign Born13.6%
Veterans3.3%
Economy
A+
Median Income$86,398
Per Capita$58,833
Unemployment0.5%
Poverty4.0%
County GDP$46,129M
Avg Weekly Wage$1,584
Housing
A+
Home Value$291,200
Rent$1,660
Ownership51.6%
Zillow$409,547
Housing Units3,707
Rent Burden27.0%
Crime
F
Violent813/100K
Property3,943/100K
Health
Obesity26.6%
Diabetes7.1%
Smoking8.9%
Heart Disease4.1%
Premature Death7,276/100K
Climate
Avg Temp49°F
Sunny Days246/yr
Rain40.7 in/yr
AQI36 (Good)
Elevation275 ft
Education
A+
Bachelor's+48.8%
High School+96.4%
Graduate+24.0%
School Score5.8/10
Community
2024 VoteR 37% / D 63%
Commute18 min
Broadband91.9%
Internet Speed179 Mbps
EV Stations7
Libraries19
Did You Know?
The median home in Westmere was built in 1973.
The nearest airport is Albany International (6 miles).
The Gini coefficient (income inequality) is 0.452 (U.S. avg: 0.490).
Natural hazard risk is rated "Relatively Moderate" by FEMA.
7.3% of the population has a disability.
13.6% of residents are foreign-born.
Average internet download speed is 179 Mbps.
There are 990 restaurants in the area.
The county recorded 22 fatal vehicle crashes.
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