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Wesley Hills

New York · 6,477 residents (2025 est.) · 3.352 sq mi
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#141Highest median household incomeof 6,818$209,345
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Wesley Hills is significantly wealthier than the US average, with a median household income of $209,345. Population has grown 28% since 2000. 60% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, well above the national rate of 36%. Median home value has roughly tripled since 2000, reaching $909,800. At a median age of 34.0, residents skew younger than the country as a whole. It ranks in the top 1% of US cities for household income.

At a glance
Wealthier
above the US median
US median: $82,259
Younger
median age 34.0
US median: 38.9
More educated
60% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 36%
Less affordable
home values up 78%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $376,019
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
6,196
+28%since 2000
from 4,848 in 2000
1990 – 2025
Population density
1,848 / sq mi
+22%since 2009
from 1,511 / sq mi in 2009
US average: 281
Median age
34.0
−5%since 2000
from 35.8 in 2000
US average: 38.9

PEP 2025 EST:6,477 residents (Census Bureau Vintage 2025, released March 2026)

Population, 1990 – 2024
4K5K5K6K6K1990201020202024Wesley Hills
20246K
1990201020202024
Age distribution, 2024
Under 55.7%(351)
US avg: 5.6%
5 to 98.1%(503)
US avg: 6%
10 to 147.4%(461)
US avg: 6.4%
15 to 199.3%(576)
US avg: 6.6%
20 to 2411.9%(738)
US avg: 6.5%
25 to 348.1%(503)
US avg: 13.7%
35 to 448.5%(526)
US avg: 13.2%
45 to 548.6%(534)
US avg: 12.2%
55 to 6418.8%(1,164)
US avg: 12.7%
65 to 749.9%(615)
US avg: 10.2%
75 to 840.9%(54)
US avg: 5.1%
85 and over2.8%(171)
US avg: 1.9%
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Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$209,345
+25%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $91,613 in 2000
US average: $82,259
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$80,287
+145%since 2000
from $32,785 in 2000
US average: $44,673
Households earning $100K+
74.5%
−1.5 ptssince 2009
from 76.1% in 2009
US average: 53.3%
Poverty rate
5.5%
−1.6 ptssince 2000
from 7.1% in 2000
US average: 12.5%
Income inequality (Gini)
0.527
+13%since 2010
from 0.468 in 2010
US average: 0.476
Workforce by industry, 2024
Other services9.8%
US avg: 6.7%
Wholesale trade7.7%
US avg: 6.9%
Public administration7.5%
US avg: 4.8%
Information7.3%
US avg: 10.8%
Retail trade6%
US avg: 9.9%
Transportation & warehousing3.7%
US avg: 2.2%
Arts, entertainment, food3.2%
US avg: 1.9%
Finance & insurance1.3%
US avg: 5.9%
Education & health services0.8%
US avg: 0.9%
Professional, scientific, technical0.5%
US avg: 5.1%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing0%
US avg: 1.6%
Construction0%
US avg: 1.2%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.4%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$909,800
+78%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $281,000 in 2000
US average: $376,019
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$1,866
−12%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $1,167 in 2000
US average: $1,442
Owner-occupied
91.0%
−4.4 ptssince 2000
from 95.5% in 2000
9.0% rent
Vacancy rate
6.1%
+1.9 ptssince 2009
from 4.2% in 2009
US average: 10.0%
Owner cost-burdened
32.7%
−11.5 ptssince 2009
from 44.2% in 2009
US average: 22.9%
Renter cost-burdened
80.6%
−1.5 ptssince 2009
from 82.1% in 2009
US average: 47.4%
Afford Score
4.3
−8%since 2009
from 4.7 in 2009
2009 – 2024
Our index: median home value divided by median household income. Lower is more affordable.
Gentrification Score
35
Our index, 0 to 100. Higher means faster recent growth in incomes, home values, and college degrees.
RELATED:See current rent listings in Wesley Hills on RentDataNow
Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2000
White, non-Hispanic85.5%(4,145)
Black4.8%(235)
Hispanic / Latino3.7%(180)
Asian4.5%(219)
Other0%
2024
White, non-Hispanic89.1%(5,519)
Black1.5%(91)
Hispanic / Latino3.6%(223)
Asian3%(183)
Other2.9%(180)
Diversity Score
25
−10%since 2009
from 28 in 2009
2009 – 2024
Our index, 0 to 100. Higher means a more even mix of racial and ethnic groups.
Section 04 · Origins

Detailed origins & ancestry

Hispanic origin
Colombian2.1%(129)
Puerto Rican0.6%(35)
Venezuelan0.4%(26)
Cuban0.3%(18)
Asian origin
Filipino1.9%(116)
Chinese0.8%(48)
Asian Indian0.3%(19)
Ancestry
Polish10.8%(668)
American9.7%(604)
Israeli8.2%(509)
German8.1%(504)
Arab5%(307)
Moroccan4.8%(299)
Russian4.7%(291)
Romanian3.2%(198)
Hungarian3%(185)
Irish2.3%(142)
Italian1.8%(109)
Czech1.4%(88)
+ 23 more ancestry groups with data
Slovak1.2%(72)
Ukrainian0.8%(50)
Dutch0.7%(41)
British0.6%(37)
English0.6%(36)
West Indian0.6%(35)
Haitian0.6%(35)
French0.4%(27)
Turkish0.4%(27)
Ghanaian0.4%(23)
Danish0.3%(21)
Greek0.3%(18)
Lithuanian0.3%(18)
Canadian0.2%(15)
Norwegian0.2%(13)
Croatian0.2%(11)
Swiss0.2%(10)
Lebanese0.1%(8)
Austrian0.1%(7)
Belgian0.1%(7)
RANKED:Largest Polish population · Largest American population · Largest Israeli population · Largest German population · Largest Arab population
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
60.0%
+4.0 ptssince 2000
from 56.0% in 2000
US average: 35.6%
High school or higher
96.7%
+3.1 ptssince 2000
from 93.6% in 2000
US average: 89.6%
Graduate degree
33.6%
+7.5 ptssince 2000
from 26.1% in 2000
US average: 14.0%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
31.0 min
+6%since 2000
from 29.4 min in 2000
US average: 26.5
Drive alone to work
70.4%
+0.6 ptssince 2009
from 69.8% in 2009
US average: 68.9%
Carpooled to work
5.7%
−1.5 ptssince 2009
from 7.2% in 2009
US average: 8.5%
Public transit
7.7%
−9.2 ptssince 2009
from 16.9% in 2009
US average: 3.2%
Worked from home
14.7%
+9.6 ptssince 2009
from 5.1% in 2009
US average: 15.0%
Walked to work
1.6%
+0.5 ptssince 2009
from 1.1% in 2009
US average: 2.4%
Biked to work
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 0.4%
No vehicle available
1.5%
−0.9 ptssince 2009
from 2.5% in 2009
US average: 8.3%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
2.4%
−2.7 ptssince 2011
from 5.1% in 2011
US average: 5.2%
Labor force participation
61.3%
−11.5 ptssince 2011
from 72.8% in 2011
US average: 63.5%
Self-employed
15.4%
+1.1 ptssince 2009
from 14.3% in 2009
US average: 13.1%
Management & professional
68.5%
−5.6 ptssince 2009
from 74.1% in 2009
US average: 42.5%
Section 08

People & community

Male
42.2%
−8.5 ptssince 2009
from 50.7% in 2009
Female
57.8%
+8.5 ptssince 2009
from 49.3% in 2009
Foreign born
15.2%
+0.2 ptssince 2009
from 14.9% in 2009
US average: 14.1%
Veterans
1.4%
−48.9 ptssince 2009
from 50.2% in 2009
US average: 6.2%
With a disability
7.0%
+2.0 ptssince 2012
from 5.0% in 2012
US average: 13.3%
Uninsured
2.8%
−86.6 ptssince 2013
from 89.4% in 2013
US average: 8.4%
Broadband at home
95.4%
−2.3 ptssince 2017
from 97.7% in 2017
US average: 91.0%
English only at home
77.3%
−9.1 ptssince 2016
from 86.4% in 2016
US average: 77.7%
Spanish at home
1.6%
−1.0 ptssince 2016
from 2.6% in 2016
US average: 13.6%
Marital status
Men 15+
Never married29.9%(599)
Married65.5%(1,313)
Widowed3.3%(67)
Divorced1.2%(25)
Women 15+
Never married40%(1,151)
Married49.4%(1,420)
Widowed5.2%(149)
Divorced5.5%(157)
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Wesley Hills, New York?

Wesley Hills, New York has about 6,196 residents according to the 2024 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in Wesley Hills, New York?

The typical household in Wesley Hills, New York earns about $209,345 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Wesley Hills, New York expensive?

In Wesley Hills, New York, the median home is worth about $909,800, and the typical rent is about $1,866 a month.

How educated are people in Wesley Hills, New York?

About 60.0% of adults age 25 and over in Wesley Hills, New York hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Wesley Hills, New York?

About 5.5% of people in Wesley Hills, New York live below the federal poverty line.

Has Wesley Hills, New York grown since 1990?

Yes, Wesley Hills, New York has grown since 1990. The population has added about 1,891 residents, a change of about 44 percent over that period.

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DATA: US CENSUS BUREAU ACS 5-YEAR + DECENNIAL CENSUS · UPDATED 2024

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