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Westmere
  • Suburb in New York
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Westmere

#2 in Best Suburbs to Live in Albany Area
    A
    Overall Niche Grade
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    1. Public Schools
      A
    2. Crime & Safety
      unavailable
    3. Housing
      B
    4. Nightlife
      A
    5. Good for Families
      A
    6. Diversity
      A
    7. Jobs
      A minus
    8. Weather
      C
    9. Cost of Living
      C+
    10. Health & Fitness
      A
    11. Outdoor Activities
      A minus
    12. Commute
      B+
    Westmere is a suburb of with a population of 7,730. Westmere is in Albany County and is one of the best places to live in New York. Living in Westmere offers residents a dense suburban feel and most residents own their homes. In Westmere there are a lot of restaurants, coffee shops, and parks. Many young professionals and retirees live in Westmere and residents tend to have moderate political views. The public schools in Westmere are highly rated.
    About Westmere...
    Population
    7,730
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    Real Estate

    Median Home Value
    $242,600
    National
    $244,900
    Median Rent
    $1,329
    National
    $1,163
    Area Feel
    Dense Suburban
    Rent vs. Own
    • Rent
      49%
    • Own
      51%
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    Crime & Safety

    Crime & Safety
    unavailable
    Based on violent and property crime rates.
    Violent Crimes
    • Calculated annually per 100,000 residents
    • Assault
      282.7
    • Murder
      6.1
    • Rape
      40.7
    • Robbery
      135.5
    Property Crimes
    • Calculated annually per 100,000 residents
    • Burglary
      500.1
    • Theft
      2,042.8
    • Motor Vehicle Theft
      284

    Residents

    Diversity
    A
    Based on ethnic and economic diversity.
    Age
    • <10 years
      9%
    • 10-17 years
      9%
    • 18-24 years
      12%
    • 25-34 years
      15%
    • 35-44 years
      13%
    • 45-54 years
      10%
    • 55-64 years
      15%
    • 65+ years
      17%
    Education Levels
    • Master's degree or higher
      25%
      13%
    • Bachelor's degree
      29%
      21%
    • Some college or associate's degree
      25%
      29%
    • High school diploma or equivalent
      19%
      26%
    • Less than high school diploma
      3%
      11%
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    Working in Westmere

    Jobs
    A minus
    Based on employment rates, job and business growth, and cost of living.
    Median Household Income
    $74,070
    National
    $69,021
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