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Westbury

Pop. 15,808·33rd most expensive in New York·One of the pricier rental markets in the US
Median rent (all units)
$3,154/mo
Year-over-Year
Stable
Month-over-Month
-2.7%
vs US Median
+$1,189
Falling (Monthly)
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Westbury · $3,154
More expensive than 93% of US cities · National median $1,965/mo
Affordability
26% of income
AFFORDABLE
0%30% benchmark60%+

At $3,154/mo, rent takes about 26% of the local median household income, comfortably within the 30% benchmark.

Income to afford
$126,000/yr
Local median income
$145,185/yr
Based on the 30%-of-income rule using Westbury's median rent and household income. See the full affordability breakdown →
Medians by bedroom

Rent by unit size

Studio
$2,070
1 BR
$2,510
2 BR
$2,900
3 BR
$3,760
4 BR+
$4,030
Research median
$2,900/mo

Bedroom estimates are gross rents that include essential utilities (electricity, water, gas, sewer, trash).

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Last updated: July 20, 2026

Annual cost
$37,848/yr
At $3,154/mo median
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Rents are softening (down 0.0% YoY), so renters have negotiating leverage.
Based on rent-price momentum (+0.0% YoY, -2.7% MoM), not inventory.
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Demographics

Who lives here

Westbury, NY is majority owner-occupied, has a median income above the national average, 43.2% of residents hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

Population
15,808
Median income
$145,185
Median age
44.5
Renters
21.4%
Age distribution
20.1%
18.5%
28.1%
14.4%
18.8%
Under 1820.1%
18–3418.5%
35–5428.1%
55–6414.4%
65+18.8%
Gender
50%
50%
Male50%
Female50%
Race & ethnicity
35.6%
17.2%
34.4%
White35.6%
Black17.2%
Hispanic34.4%
Asian10.6%
Other2.2%
Education (25+)
18%
28.3%
43.2%
No HS diploma10.5%
HS diploma18%
Some college28.3%
Bachelor's+43.2%
Housing tenure
78.6%
21.4%
Owner78.6%
Renter21.4%

Source: U.S. Census Bureau · ACS 2024 5-Year Estimates

2021 vs 2026

How Westbury, NY has changed in 5 years

Income
$114,863 → $145,185
up 26.4%
Population
15,772 → 15,808
up 0.2%
Renter share
20.4% → 21.4%
+1.0 pts
Bachelor's+
45% → 43.2%
-1.8 pts
Median age
42.8 → 44.5
+1.7 yrs

Census figures show median household income at $145,185 today, compared with $114,863 five years earlier.

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About renting in Westbury, NY

Last updated: July 20, 2026

The median rent in Westbury is $3,154/mo as of July 2026. A studio apartment averages $2,070/mo while a 2-bedroom runs $2,900/mo. One-bedroom apartments average $2,510/mo and 3-bedroom units go for $3,760/mo.

At 26% of local median household income ($145,185/yr), Westbury ranks as affordable compared to the national benchmark of 30%. Rent prices have stayed steady over the past year.

FAQ

Frequently asked questions

Is Westbury an affordable city for renters?

Westbury is considered affordable for renters. At $3,154/mo, rent takes approximately 26% of the local median household income ($145,185/yr). The standard benchmark is 30%. Westbury falls comfortably within that range.

How much income do you need to rent in Westbury?

To keep rent at or below 30% of gross income, you would need to earn at least $126,000/year (~$61/hour full-time) to afford the median rent of $3,154/mo in Westbury. The local median household income is $145,185/yr, meaning the typical Westbury household meets that threshold.

Is rent going up or down in Westbury?

Rent in Westbury has been relatively stable over the past year, with a 0.0% change year over year as of July 2026.

How does Westbury rent compare to other cities in New York?

Westbury is one of the pricier cities in New York for rent, ranking #33 out of 126 tracked cities at $3,154/mo.

Which nearby cities are cheaper to rent in than Westbury?

Hicksville is nearby and more affordable at $2,879/mo, which is $275 less than Westbury.

What percentage of Westbury residents rent vs. own?

According to Census data, approximately 21.4% of Westbury households are renters, while 78.6% are owner-occupied. Westbury leans toward homeownership, which can mean a smaller rental inventory.

How does Westbury rent compare to the national average?

Westbury's median rent of $3,154/mo is $1,189 (61%) above the US national median of $1,965/mo. Within New York, it ranks #33 out of 126 tracked cities.
Income Affordability
26%
AFFORDABLE

At $3,154/mo, rent takes ~26% of Westbury's median household income ($145,185/yr). The standard benchmark is 30%.

Westbury 26%Benchmark 30%
State income tax4–10.9%
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