salaryRent here is among the highest 10% in the country. Household incomes are higher than in 91% of U.S. cities. A typical house costs about 4.0 years of household income. Most homes (78.6%) are owned, so rentals can be hard to find.
How much money do I need?
To rent here comfortably, you should earn about $124,360 a year. That is $60 an hour at a full-time job.
Is rent cheaper than other New York cities?
No. Rent here is more expensive than in most of New York. It is number 287 of 343 cities from cheapest to most expensive.
How much do households earn in Westbury?
Share of households by yearly income. 58.4% of households earn $100,000 or more.
Rent by apartment size in Westbury
| Size | Westbury | U.S. average |
|---|---|---|
| Studio | $1,214 | $1,338 |
| 1 bedroom | $1,378 | $1,324 |
| 2 bedrooms | $2,525 | $1,509 |
| 3 bedrooms | $2,463 | $1,698 |
Median monthly rent plus utilities for all renters, by number of bedrooms.
How expensive is Westbury overall?
Everyday prices in New York overall are 8% above the U.S. average (index 107.9, U.S. = 100).
Source: U.S. Bureau of Economic Analysis, Regional Price Parities 2024. City-level data is not published for Westbury, so the New York figure is shown.
Taxes and bills in Westbury
Life in Westbury
Is it cheaper to rent or buy in Westbury?
Renting is cheaper right now: about $1,238 a month less.
Owning assumes a typical $626,500 home, 10% down, a 30-year loan at 6.5% and about 1.5% a year for taxes and insurance. You would also need $62,650 for the down payment.
Frequently asked questions
What is the average rent in Westbury, NY?
Renting in Westbury costs a median of about $3,109 a month in 2026, including utilities. The New York median is $2,177.
How much do I need to make to live in Westbury?
To keep rent under 30% of income, you need about $124,360 a year, or $60 an hour at a full-time job.
Is Westbury cheap or expensive?
Westbury is rated OK: rent takes 23.8% of the typical household income of $156,582. It ranks 287th cheapest of 343 New York cities we track.
How much are property taxes in Westbury?
The median homeowner in Westbury pays $10,000+ a year in property taxes, about 1.60% of the median home value.
Is Westbury more expensive than the national average?
Overall prices in New York are 8% above the U.S. average, according to the U.S. Bureau of Economic Analysis.
How much does a house cost in Westbury?
The median home value in Westbury is $626,500, about 4.0 times the typical yearly household income.
15,808 people live in Westbury. Numbers are typical (middle) values.