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West Hills, NY


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West Hills, New York

West Hills, New York, in Suffolk county, is 7 miles NE of Levittown, New York (center to center) and 29 miles E of New York, New York. The town is considered part of the Nassau - Suffolk metropolitan area. West Hills has a population of 5,607.

The People and Families of West Hills

In West Hills, about 68% of adults are married. West Hills is considered a town for married couples and families. Households are larger than most, which is consistent with the family emphasis of the town.

Wealth and Education

In 2000, West Hills had a median family income of $94,363. West Hills is regarded in the state as a town where many of the people are well-off. The town has a large middle class. West Hills finds a smaller share of its people living in poverty than most places in the state. To its credit, the people in the town value education and a large proportion are college graduates.

Political Inclinations

In the 2004 election, George W. Bush was the top Presidential fund-raiser in West Hills ($89,875). Residents gave more to the Democratic party than any of the others.

West Hills Housing

About 94% of housing units in West Hills are owner-occupied. People in the town pay more in property taxes per residence than in most communities in the state.

Commuting

In West Hills, 81% of commuters drive to work. Residents of West Hills, taking advantage of public transportation, try to avoid being as dependent on their cars as people in some other places.

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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