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About
Life in Westbury
Living in Westbury means settling into a densely packed suburban village on Long Island where you're genuinely 18 miles from Manhattan but in a completely different world—one with real neighborhood texture and genuine diversity that goes way beyond the statistics. The community actually lives up to its 1966 slogan, "A Community for All Seasons," with a genuine mix of European Americans, Black Americans, Latino communities (particularly Salvadoran, Honduran, and Mexican), and Caribbean populations (Haitian, Guyanese, Jamaican) that isn't just demographic data but shapes the actual culture, food scene, and feel of daily life. The job market is steady with a 3.2% unemployment rate, and you've got commute options: the Long Island Rail Road Main Line gets you into Jamaica Station and beyond, or Nassau Inter-County Express buses connect you to Hicksville and Baldwin, though expect a 31-minute average commute if you're heading elsewhere for work.
Westbury at a Glance
Population, income, housing and more
Median Age
44.5 yrs
Poverty Rate
3.4%
Foreign-Born
29.0%
Broadband Internet
94.1%
of households
Population Growth
+0.8%
recent change · Census Bureau
Median household income
Demographics29.0% foreign-born, most often from El Salvador
Who lives in Westbury: race and ethnicity, ages, households, languages and countries of origin
In Westbury, the largest foreign-born group is from El Salvador (25.6%), and 26.0% of residents speak Spanish at home.
Under 18
20.1%
of residents
65 and Older
18.8%
of residents
Households with Kids
35.3%
anyone under 18
Living Alone
21.8%
of households
Married Couples
52.7%
of households
Avg Household Size
2.97
people
Race & Ethnicity
Hispanic or Latino of any race; other groups are non-Hispanic
Top countries of origin (foreign-born)
Languages Spoken at Home
Cost of Living
Rent, home values, and income in Westbury
In Westbury, home values are 48% above the NY average.
Median rent (per month)
Median home value
Rent Burdened
33.3%
spending 30%+ of income on rent
Severely Rent Burdened
15.9%
spending 50%+
Cost of Living Index
112.6
metro area (BEA) · US avg = 100
Homeowners
78.6%
of occupied homes are owned
Typical Home Built
1955
median year built
Vacant Homes
1.3%
of housing units
Home Value Trend
Latest: $788,733 (September 2026)
Jobs & Economyunemployment 1 pts below NY average
Unemployment in Westbury and typical pay across the metro area
Unemployment in Nassau County, which includes Westbury, is 1 percentage points lower than the NY average.
Unemployment rate
Westbury: Nassau County rate (county-wide) · BLS annual average
Unemployment Rate — 10 Year Trend
Nassau County (county-wide) · Annual averages
Westbury is about 1% of Nassau County’s population, so county-wide figures may differ from local conditions.
What Westbury Residents Do for Work · share of employed residents by industry
City residents, wherever they work
Median Salary by Occupation · metro area
New York-Newark-Jersey City, NY-NJ-PA metro area
Commute29.1 min avg
How Westbury residents get to work, and the nearest airports
In Westbury, most residents drive alone to work (67%), and 65% get there in under 30 minutes.
How People Get to Work
Commute Time Distribution
Nearest airports · with airline service
- 13 mi
John F. Kennedy International Airport (JFK)
Major hub30.8M passengers boarded in 2025
Straight-line distance. Size is the FAA’s hub category, based on passenger traffic: regional airports may have only a few flights a day.
Safetyviolent crime 58% below national average
Crime rates for 2025
Violent crime in the area policed by the Nassau County Police Department, which covers Westbury, runs 58% below the national average.
Violent Crime Rate
138.6
per 100,000 residents
Below average (329 national, 2025)
Property Crime Rate
963.4
per 100,000 residents
Below average (1,552 national, 2025)
Policed by Nassau County Police Department (county-wide rate)
Natural DisastersThunderstorm Wind most common — 12 events in 2025
Natural hazard risk, storms and earthquakes
FEMA National Risk Index
Relatively High
97.1 / 100
Compares expected losses from natural hazards, social vulnerability and community resilience against every US county (higher = more risk).
Nassau County, county-wide · FEMA NRI December 2025
In Nassau County, which includes Westbury, the most common type is thunderstorm wind, with 12 recorded events in 2025.
Most common events:
Storm events by year
| Year | Events | Top Type | Property Damage |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | 12 | High Wind | $22,000 |
| 2024 | 17 | High Wind | $16,000 |
| 2023 | 7 | High Wind | None reported |
| 2022 | 14 | Winter Weather | $8,000 |
| 2021 | 21 | Thunderstorm Wind | $8.3M |
| 2020 | 22 | Thunderstorm Wind | $379,000 |
| 2019 | 29 | Thunderstorm Wind | $325,000 |
| 2018 | 28 | Coastal Flood | $829,000 |
Property damage is the National Weather Service's estimate filed with each event. “None reported” means the events were logged with $0 damage; “Not estimated” means no estimate was filed. Storms covering several counties aren't counted here, since NOAA doesn't split their damage by county.
0 earthquakes of magnitude 2.5+ within 100 miles in the past year
Nassau County, county-wide
Westbury is about 1% of Nassau County’s population, so county-wide figures may differ from local conditions.
Air Quality29 median AQI — Good
Days by air quality category (2025)
Air quality in Nassau County, which includes Westbury, is typically good — 287 good-air days per year.
Median AQI
29
Good Days
287
per year
Moderate Days
77
per year
Unhealthy Days
0
per year
Nassau County, county-wide
Westbury is about 1% of Nassau County’s population, so county-wide figures may differ from local conditions.
Climate84°F summers, 29°F winters
30-year climate averages (1991–2020) — monthly temperatures and precipitation
Westbury has warm summers (avg high 84°F) and cold winters (avg low 29°F).
Spring (Mar–May)
62°/43°F
avg high / low
Summer (Jun–Aug)
84°/65°F
avg high / low
Fall (Sep–Nov)
67°/50°F
avg high / low
Winter (Dec–Feb)
44°/29°F
avg high / low
Annual Precipitation
45.3"
Annual Snowfall
18.5"
Hot Days/Year
16
days above 90°F
Freeze Days/Year
83
days below 32°F
Rainy Days/Year
114
Average month
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| Month | High | Low | Precip |
|---|---|---|---|
| Jan | 42°F | 27°F | 3.65" |
| Feb | 44°F | 28°F | 3.00" |
| Mar | 51°F | 35°F | 4.41" |
| Apr | 62°F | 43°F | 3.75" |
| May | 72°F | 52°F | 3.13" |
| Jun | 81°F | 62°F | 3.80" |
| Jul | 87°F | 68°F | 4.04" |
| Aug | 85°F | 66°F | 3.92" |
| Sep | 78°F | 60°F | 4.08" |
| Oct | 67°F | 49°F | 4.02" |
| Nov | 56°F | 40°F | 3.35" |
| Dec | 47°F | 33°F | 4.18" |
Healthcare
Hospitals, ratings, and health insurance in Westbury
Uninsured
4.1%
of residents
No hospitals inside Westbury's limits — nearest hospitals · within 15 miles
Nassau University Medical Center
Acute Care Hospitals · ER available · 3 mi away · East Meadow
St Francis Hospital - the Heart Center
Acute Care Hospitals · ER available · 5.2 mi away · Roslyn
Mercy Medical Center
Acute Care Hospitals · ER available · 5.6 mi away · Rockville Centre
Adult Health · vs. the typical US place
Share of adults. Modeled estimates, not counted cases. “US” = the typical US place.
Medicare-certified hospitals only. Doesn’t include clinics, urgent care, or freestanding ERs.
Education10.9:1 student/teacher ratio
Schools and degree attainment in Westbury
Westbury's student/teacher ratio is 10.9:1 (lower than the national average of 16:1), and 43.2% of adults 25+ hold a bachelor's degree or higher.
Public Schools
3
within city limits
Private Schools
3
within city limits
College Degree Rate
43.2%
adults 25+ with bachelor's or higher
Student/Teacher Ratio
10.9:1
National avg 16:1
Schools located within city limits (2023) — school-level metrics change slowly year to year
Colleges Near Westbury (within 15 miles)
Public · 4-year · 12,550 students · in-state tuition $7,538 · 57% graduate · median earnings $68,324 (10 yrs after entry)
Public · 2-year · 10,630 students · in-state tuition $6,545 · 34% graduate · median earnings $53,866 (10 yrs after entry)
Public · 4-year · 9,552 students · in-state tuition $8,626 · 62% graduate · median earnings $75,278 (10 yrs after entry)
St. John's University-New York
11.1 mi awayPrivate nonprofit · 4-year · 9,477 students · in-state tuition $55,640 · 71% graduate · median earnings $77,281 (10 yrs after entry)
CUNY Queensborough Community College
8.8 mi awayPublic · 2-year · 8,940 students · in-state tuition $5,210 · 34% graduate · median earnings $50,546 (10 yrs after entry)
Private nonprofit · 4-year · 6,488 students · in-state tuition $59,960 · 66% graduate · median earnings $76,540 (10 yrs after entry)
Degree-granting colleges with 100+ students, placed by campus location (main campuses only — branch campuses are reported under their parent school)
Parks & Recreationclosest: Sagamore Hill National Historic Site, 10 mi
Nearby national parks, recreation areas and public libraries for Westbury
Westbury has 8 nearby national parks or recreation areas, closest being Sagamore Hill National Historic Site (10 mi away).
Nearby National Parks & Recreation Areas
Sagamore Hill National Historic Site
National Historic Site
10 mi awaySaint Paul's Church National Historic Site
National Historic Site
15 mi awayHamilton Grange National Memorial
National Memorial
19 mi awayGeneral Grant National Memorial
National Memorial
20 mi awayLower East Side Tenement Museum National Historic Site
National Historic Site
21 mi awayTheodore Roosevelt Birthplace National Historic Site
National Historic Site
21 mi awayAfrican Burial Ground National Monument
National Monument
22 mi awayFederal Hall National Memorial
National Memorial
22 mi awayPublic Libraries in Westbury
Westbury Memorial Public Library
445 Jefferson Street, Westbury
Children'S Library-Robert Bacon Memorial
374 School Street, Westbury
Cities Near Westbury
The closest cities within 60 miles
Planning a move to Westbury?
Read our full moving guide — what it's really like to live here.
Westbury FAQ
Is Westbury, New York safe?⌄
Westbury is policed by the Nassau County Police Department, whose violent crime rate across its service area was 139 per 100,000 residents in 2025, which is well below the national average — one of the safer cities in the country of 329/100k that year. Property crime rate is 963 per 100,000. As with any city, crime rates vary by neighborhood.
What is the job market like in Westbury, New York?⌄
Nassau County, which includes Westbury, has an unemployment rate of 3.3%, which is solid, slightly below the national average of 4.3%.
How is the commute in Westbury, New York?⌄
The average commute in Westbury is 29 minutes, which is about average compared to the national average of 26 minutes.
Data from the US Census Bureau, BLS, FBI, NOAA, EPA, Zillow Research and other public sources. Where our data comes from