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West Hills, New York

Introduction to West Hills, New York

West Hills, New York, in Suffolk County, is 7 miles NE of Levittown, New York and 29 miles E of New York, New York. The town has a population of 5,607.

West Hills History

A group of Englishmen arrived in this area in 1653. Huntington was officially incorporated as a town on March 7, 1788. Walt Whitman was born in the community of West Hills in 1819.

West Hills and nearby Attractions

  • Huntington Historical Society
  • West Hills County Park
  • Old Westbury Gardens
  • Walt Whitman Birthplace State Historic Park
  • Cold Spring Harbor Fish Hatchery & Aquarium
  • Oyster Bay National Wildlife Refuge

Things To Do In West Hills

The Huntington Historical Society provides information on the historical and cultural background of the region. The Cold Spring Harbor Whaling Museum houses exhibits related to 19th-century whaling and scrimshaw industries. The Jewish Sports Hall of Fame, the Walt Whitman Birthplace State Historic Park, the Cold Spring Harbor Fish Hatchery & Aquarium, the Belmont Park Race Track and the Maritime Aquarium are all accessible from West Hills. Boating, fishing and horse riding opportunities are available from Belmont Lake State Park.

West Hills Transportation

Air transportation is available from John F. Kennedy International Airport.

West Hills Higher Education

Hofstra University, SUNY College at Old Westbury and Suffolk County Community College-Western Campus are some of the nearby colleges and universities.

High Points

West Hills strengths, compared to Peers (similar size places nationally) or State (other places in New York):

CategoryTrophy
People in Middle Class or Better
(vs. Peers)
Top 2%trophyWest Hills People in Middle Class or Better
Low Rate of Poverty
(vs. Peers)
Top 3%trophyWest Hills Low Rate of Poverty
Public Transportation Use
(vs. Peers)
Top 4%trophyWest Hills Public Transportation Use
Median Family Income
(vs. Peers)
Top 7%West Hills Median Family Income
College Educated Adults
(vs. Peers)
Top 7%West Hills College Educated Adults
Well-Paid Single Men
(vs. Peers)
Top 19%West Hills Well-Paid Single Men

Comparative Profile of West Hills, NY

Comparing West Hills to similar size places nationwide (Peers) and to other places in New York (State):

Ratings range from 1 (lowest) to 10 (highest).


The People

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Age of the Population98
Well-Paid Single Men98
Male Share of the Population88
Well-Paid Single Women87
Children Under 5 Years Old67
Racial Diversity56
Senior Citizens54
Female Share of the Population33

Families

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Portion of People Married1010
Average Household Size98

Wealth

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
People in Middle Class or Better1010
People Above Poverty1010
College Educated Adults109
Median Family Income109

Commute & Sprawl

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Public Transportation Use109
Working at Home98
Walking and Biking to Work22
Short Commute Times12

Housing

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Seasonal and Vacation Housing54
Housing Recently Built37
People Living Alone11
Studio & One-Bedroom Rentals11
Affordability of Property Taxes11
Affordability of Rents11
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