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Westchester County
  • County in New York
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Westchester County

    Report Card

    grade A
    Overall Niche Grade
    1. Public Schools
      grade A+
    2. Housing
      grade C minus
    3. Nightlife
      grade A
    4. Good for Families
      grade A+
    5. Diversity
      grade A
    6. Jobs
      grade B minus
    7. Weather
      grade C+
    8. Cost of Living
      grade C minus
    9. Health & Fitness
      grade A+
    10. Outdoor Activities
      grade A
    11. Commute
      grade B

    Westchester County is located in New York with a population of 999,723. Westchester County is one of the best places to live in New York. In Westchester County, most residents own their homes. In Westchester County there are a lot of bars, restaurants, coffee shops, and parks. Many families and young professionals live in Westchester County and residents tend to be liberal. The public schools in Westchester County are highly rated.

    About

    Population
    999,723

    Real Estate

    Median Home Value
    $559,900
    National
    $244,900
    Median Rent
    $1,682
    National
    $1,163
    Rent vs. Own
    • Rent
      38%
    • Own
      62%
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    Westchester County Rankings

    Niche ranks thousands of places to live based on key statistics from the U.S. Census and expert insights.

    Crime & Safety

    Violent Crimes
    • Calculated annually per 100,000 residents
    • Assault
      131.5
      national  282.7
    • Murder
      2.2
      national  6.1
    • Rape
      12.9
      national  40.7
    • Robbery
      70.2
      national  135.5
    Property Crimes
    • Calculated annually per 100,000 residents
    • Burglary
      111.8
      national  500.1
    • Theft
      864.7
      national  2,042.8
    • Motor Vehicle Theft
      66.2
      national  284

    Residents

    Diversity
    grade A
    Based on ethnic and economic diversity.
    Age
    • <10 years
      11%
    • 10-17 years
      11%
    • 18-24 years
      9%
    • 25-34 years
      11%
    • 35-44 years
      13%
    • 45-54 years
      14%
    • 55-64 years
      14%
    • 65+ years
      17%
    Education Levels
    • Master's degree or higher
      26%
      national  13%
    • Bachelor's degree
      25%
      national  21%
    • Some college or associate's degree
      20%
      national  29%
    • High school diploma or equivalent
      18%
      national  26%
    • Less than high school diploma
      11%
      national  11%

    Working in Westchester County

    Jobs
    grade B minus
    Based on employment rates, job and business growth, and cost of living.
    Median Household Income
    $105,387
    National
    $69,021

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