Westbury, NY

Livability

directions_bike Bikeability 4/10
directions_run Walkability 4/10
directions_bus Transit 4/10
directions_car Commute 5/10
home Housing 2/10
visibility Safety 8/10
local_library Schools 6/10
local_airport Airports 10/10
school Colleges 9/10
accessibility Hospitals 7/10
directions_bike Bikeability
Challenging for Cyclists. Limited bike lanes or paths and challenging road conditions make biking difficult, suitable for only the most determined cyclists.
directions_run Walkability
Walkability Challenges. Walking is possible for a few errands, but most trips require driving or other transportation due to distance or infrastructure limitations.
directions_car Commute
Lengthy Commutes. Commutes are often time-consuming due to distance, congestion, or limited transportation options.
directions_bus Transit
Limited Options. Public transportation is present but inconsistent or poorly connected, often requiring reliance on other travel methods.
home Housing
Highly Expensive. Housing and rent costs are extremely high, contributing to a significantly elevated overall cost of living.
visibility Safety
Generally Safe. Crime rates are below average, with only occasional incidents, making the area a relatively secure place to live.
local_airport Airports
Frequent Flyer’s Paradise. Access to the airport is extremely convenient with minimal travel time. Ideal for frequent travelers.
accessibility Hospitals
Adequate Access. Healthcare facilities are available within a reasonable distance, but options may be limited in number or specialization.
school Colleges
Well-Connected. A good selection of reputable colleges is easily accessible, providing strong options for higher education.
local_library Schools
Strong Performance. Well-regarded schools with above-average academic outcomes, dependable graduation success, and solid support for college preparation.

Residents

Population
15,789 332.4M (US)
Median Age
44.6 yr 39 yr (US)
Family Households
72.8% 64% (US)
College-Educated
45.5% 35% (US)

Economy

Median Income
$136,917 $79K (US)
Above Poverty
95.8% 88% (US)
Average Commute
33 mi 29 mi (US)
Moved Recently
6.7% 13% (US)

Housing

Median Home
$599,700 $303K (US)
Median Expenses
$1,501 $612 (US)
Median Rent
$1,657 $1,165 (US)
Owner-Occupied
76.3% 58% (US)

Crime

Violent Crime Score

Likelihood of experiencing crime involving violence or threats.

How the Violent Crime Score here compares with other places

Nassau County
2
New York-Newark-Jersey City Metro Area
4
New York
4

Property Crime Score

Likelihood of experiencing theft, burglary, or property damage.

How the Property Crime Score here compares with other places

Nassau County
2
New York-Newark-Jersey City Metro Area
3
New York
3

Politics

Historical Voting Patterns

This place is deep blue country, with 60% of residents leaning left and 35% leaning right.

Liberal (61%) (35%) Conservative

Climate

Humid subtropical climate. Hot humid summers and mild winters with precipitation in all seasons. See monthly weather averages below.

Month Rain (in) Snow (in) Temp (°F)
Jan 3 7 32
Feb 3 8 34
Mar 4 4 41
Apr 4 1 51
May 4 0 61
Jun 4 0 70
Jul 4 0 76
Aug 4 0 75
Sep 4 0 67
Oct 4 0 56
Nov 4 0 47
Dec 4 5 37

Hazards

Coastal Flood Risk

Inland Flood Risk

Tornado Risk

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Schools

Drexel Avenue School
<1 miles, W · 2.3star
Westbury Middle School
<1 miles, E · 1.4star
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Colleges

Nassau Community College
2 miles, SW · 2.3star
SUNY College at Old Westbury
3 miles, NE · 2.3star
Hofstra University
3 miles, SW · 3.2star
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Hospitals

Nyu Winthrop Hospital
3 miles, W · 3.2star
Mercy Medical Center
6 miles, SW · 1.4star
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Airports

Laguardia Airport
15 miles, NW · 4.6star
Westchester County Airport
22 miles, N · 1.4star
Long Island MacArthur Airport
26 miles, E · 1.4star
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