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Old Westbury, New York, in Nassau county, is 5 miles N of Hempstead, New York (center to center) and 19 miles E of New York, New York. The village has a population of 4,228.
In Old Westbury, about 53% of adults are married. Lots of Old Westbury people are married off. Large households are normal in the village.
Approximately 32% of Old Westbury is non-white. No single racial group represents Old Westbury, a village where diversity is valued.
In 2000, Old Westbury had a median family income of $168,453. People in Old Westbury generally have good earning power. The village has a large middle class. Old Westbury enjoys an educated population. In the village, try going next door to borrow a cup of sugar or an inkjet printer cartridge -- home offices are quite common in the village. This village has lots of successful singles.
Residents of Old Westbury gave more campaign money ($35,591) to George W. Bush than to the other people running for President in 2004. Residents gave more to the Democratic party than any of the others.
Old Westbury is generally a safe place not overly troubled by crime.
Owners occupy 92% of the housing units in Old Westbury. The average age of the housing in the village is relatively low. Residents here pay higher tax bills for their homes, which generally means better schools and other local services.
In Old Westbury, 74% of commuters drive to work. If you visit or move to the village, try the public transportation system.
Old Westbury strengths, compared to Peers (similar size places nationally) or State (other places in New York):
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| Median Family Income (vs. Peers) | Top 1% | ![]() ![]() |
| College Educated Adults (vs. Peers) | Top 1% | ![]() ![]() |
| Public Transportation Use (vs. Peers) | Top 1% | ![]() ![]() |
| Well-Paid Single Women (vs. Peers) | Top 1% | ![]() ![]() |
| Well-Paid Single Men (vs. Peers) | Top 3% | ![]() ![]() |
| Racial Diversity (vs. Peers) | Top 3% | ![]() ![]() |
| People in Middle Class or Better (vs. Peers) | Top 3% | ![]() ![]() |
| Low Rate of Poverty (vs. Peers) | Top 9% | ![]() |
Comparing Old Westbury to similar size places nationwide (Peers) and to other places in New York (State):
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| Low Property Crime | ![]() | ![]() |
| Low Violent Crime | ![]() | ![]() |
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