Apartments for rent in Westmere, NY

Westmere, a small town in New York, has a population of just over 7,000. With an average age of just under 41, the town's population is a bit older compared to other cities in the state, which has an average age of 39. Renters tend to be in the minority in the area, and 56% of residents own their homes. At $1,253/month, the average rent is roughly equal to the state average.

Compared to the national average (7%), Westmere has a large percentage of residents older than 25 who have advanced degrees, as 14% have earned a Master's or a Doctorate. Further, 14% possess a Bachelor's degree. Westmere residents have a wide range of industries from which to choose. The four most common are retail, healthcare, education, and scientific. Together, these industries make up 31% of the town's workforce. Meanwhile, in terms of job function, 11% of residents work in sales, making it the top profession in the town. With an average annual income of around $85,000, Westmere workers take home a little more than the average New York resident. Westmere's average income also compares favorably to the national average of $73,345.

With an average commute time of about 22 minutes, outperforming most cities in the state, Westmere residents find that it isn't overly time-consuming to get to work. Driving is the most common way to get to work, chosen by 51% of commuters, while public transit isn't used extensively. Few residents walk to work.