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Westmere, New York, in Albany county, is 6 miles NW of Albany, New York (center to center) and 135 miles N of New York, New York. Part of the surrounding Albany - Schenectady - Troy metro area, the town is not an isolated town. Westmere is home to some 7,188 residents.
In Westmere, about 54% of adults are married.
In 2000, Westmere had a median family income of $61,827. Impressively, having a college education is normal in Westmere. It's worth saying that successful single folks are not uncommon in the town.
The Republican party stood out in its ability to raise compaign money in Westmere.
According to the 2000 census, 55% of the housing in Westmere was owner-occupied. On average, homes in the town have gone up relatively recently. Can't find a roommate? That's OK in Westmere, where renting little apartments isn't uncommon.
In Westmere, 95% of commuters drive to work.
Comparing Westmere to similar size places nationwide (Peers) and to other places in New York (State):
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