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Westmere, New York

Introduction to Westmere, New York

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 home to some 7,188 residents.

Westmere History

Westmere is situated in the Town of Guilderland, which was a Dutch colony in the 17th century. Guilderland, which was established in 1803 from a portion of Town of Watervliet, supplied ammunition and fuel during the Second World War. It was fragmented in its loyalties at the time of the American Revolution.

Westmere and Nearby Attractions

  • New York State Museum
  • The Children’s Museum Of Science And Technology
  • Fort Hunter Park
  • Empire Golf

Things To Do In Westmere

Those who enjoy golf may visit the Empire Golf and the Sycamore Country Club, while those interested in history and museums can visit the Children’s Museum Of Science And Technology and the New York State Museum.

Westmere Transportation

Air transportation is available at the Albany International airport.

Westmere Higher Education

Colleges near Westmere include Excelsior College, The College of Saint Rose, Siena College, and Schenectady County Community College.

High Points

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

CategoryTrophy
Well-Paid Single Women
(vs. Peers)
Top 9%Westmere Well-Paid Single Women
College Educated Adults
(vs. Peers)
Top 13%Westmere College Educated Adults
Short Commute Times
(vs. State)
Top 13%Westmere Short Commute Times
Well-Paid Single Men
(vs. Peers)
Top 14%Westmere Well-Paid Single Men

Comparative Profile of Westmere, NY

Comparing Westmere 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
Well-Paid Single Women109
Well-Paid Single Men99
Age of the Population87
Racial Diversity78
Female Share of the Population77
Senior Citizens76
Male Share of the Population44
Children Under 5 Years Old22

Families

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Portion of People Married44
Average Household Size22

Wealth

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
College Educated Adults99
People Above Poverty88
People in Middle Class or Better87
Median Family Income86

Commute & Sprawl

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Short Commute Times89
Public Transportation Use85
Working at Home54
Walking and Biking to Work24

Housing

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Studio & One-Bedroom Rentals98
People Living Alone77
Housing Recently Built69
Seasonal and Vacation Housing54
Affordability of Property Taxes35
Affordability of Rents24
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