Westbury, NY

Westbury, New York

Westbury, New York, in Nassau county, is 3 miles NE of Hempstead, New York (center to center) and 20 miles E of New York, New York. Part of the surrounding Nassau - Suffolk metro area, the village is not an isolated village. Westbury is home to some 14,263 residents.

The People and Families of Westbury

In Westbury, about 48% of adults are married. At the risk of over-generalizing, you could say that Westbury tends toward large families and full houses.

Approximately 38% of Westbury is non-white. If America is a melting pot of different peoples, then the village is very American.

Wealth and Education

In 2000, Westbury had a median family income of $77,988. It's worth saying that successful single folks are not uncommon in Westbury.

Political Inclinations

John Kerry was the top money-getter ($6,660) among 2004 Presidential candidates in Westbury. The Democratic party stood out in its ability to raise compaign money in the village.

Westbury Housing

According to the 2000 census, 78% of the housing in Westbury was owner-occupied. You may be likely to find historic buildings in the village as the average housing age is high. If you want a nice house, or any home in a nice village, you usually need to pay higher property taxes. It's no different here.

Commuting

In Westbury, 78% of commuters drive to work. Unlike a lot of places, in the village it is actually possible for many people to ride their bikes to work, or even walk. If you like the choice of taking public transportation instead of driving, take a look at Westbury.

High Points

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

Category	Trophy
Racial Diversity (vs. Peers)	Top 3%
Public Transportation Use (vs. Peers)	Top 4%
Well-Paid Single Men (vs. Peers)	Top 10%
Walking and Biking to Work (vs. Peers)	Top 10%
Median Family Income (vs. Peers)	Top 13%
Well-Paid Single Women (vs. Peers)	Top 14%

Comparative Profile of Westbury, NY

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

Ratings range from (lowest) to (highest).

The People

Characteristic	Compared to Peers	Compared to State
Racial Diversity
Well-Paid Single Men
Well-Paid Single Women
Male Share of the Population
Age of the Population
Senior Citizens
Children Under 5 Years Old
Female Share of the Population

Families

Characteristic	Compared to Peers	Compared to State
Average Household Size
Portion of People Married

Wealth

Characteristic	Compared to Peers	Compared to State
Median Family Income
People in Middle Class or Better
College Educated Adults
People Above Poverty

Commute & Sprawl

Characteristic	Compared to Peers	Compared to State
Public Transportation Use
Walking and Biking to Work
Working at Home
Short Commute Times

Housing

Characteristic	Compared to Peers	Compared to State
Studio & One-Bedroom Rentals
Seasonal and Vacation Housing
People Living Alone
Housing Recently Built
Affordability of Rents
Affordability of Property Taxes

Westbury Almanac

Westbury Climate

Nearest Weather Stations

• Temp ranges are avg daily min and max for the month
• Precipitation is rainfall (and rainfall equiv of snowfall)

Westbury Public Libraries

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Westbury Population (2000)

(From 2000 Census, as reported by individuals)

Political Contributions (2004)

Money donated by Westbury residents to parties and candidates for the 2004 elections.

by Political Party

by Presidential Candidate

Nearby Cities and Towns

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Westbury High Schools (2004)

W. TRESPER CLARKE HS
740 EDGEWOOD DR
516-876-7451
Serves 850 students.

Westbury Colleges

(List of All New York Colleges)

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