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West Hills

New York · 5,369 residents · 4.907 sq mi
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#147Highest homeownership rateof 6,82395.0%#198Highest median rentof 6,764$2,939#232Highest median household incomeof 6,818$185,745
The short version

West Hills is significantly wealthier than the US average, with a median household income of $185,745. Population has declined 4% since 2000. 66% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, well above the national rate of 36%. Median home value has more than doubled since 2000, reaching $741,900. With a median age of 48.7, the population is older than the US median of 38.9. It ranks in the top 1% of US cities for household income.

At a glance
Wealthier
above the US median
US median: $82,259
Older
median age 48.7
US median: 38.9
More educated
66% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 36%
Stable housing
home values roughly flat, inflation adjusted
US median home: $376,019
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
5,369
−4%since 2000
from 5,607 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Population density
1,094 / sq mi
−1%since 2009
from 1,110 / sq mi in 2009
US average: 281
Median age
48.7
+19%since 2000
from 40.9 in 2000
US average: 38.9
Population, 1990 – 2024
5K5K5K6K6K1990201020202024West Hills
20245K
1990201020202024
Age distribution, 2024
Under 53.3%(178)
US avg: 5.6%
5 to 95.4%(289)
US avg: 6%
10 to 143.2%(170)
US avg: 6.4%
15 to 195.3%(283)
US avg: 6.6%
20 to 246.6%(353)
US avg: 6.5%
25 to 3411.5%(618)
US avg: 13.7%
35 to 4412%(644)
US avg: 13.2%
45 to 5411.3%(608)
US avg: 12.2%
55 to 6420.4%(1,097)
US avg: 12.7%
65 to 7415.4%(825)
US avg: 10.2%
75 to 844.1%(219)
US avg: 5.1%
85 and over1.6%(85)
US avg: 1.9%
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Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$185,745
+17%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $87,295 in 2000
US average: $82,259
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$84,854
+98%since 2000
from $42,783 in 2000
US average: $44,673
Households earning $100K+
82.5%
+12.3 ptssince 2009
from 70.2% in 2009
US average: 53.3%
Poverty rate
3.9%
+2.1 ptssince 2000
from 1.8% in 2000
US average: 12.5%
Income inequality (Gini)
0.404
−10%since 2010
from 0.450 in 2010
US average: 0.476
Workforce by industry, 2024
Wholesale trade12.9%
US avg: 6.9%
Other services9.1%
US avg: 6.7%
Information8.4%
US avg: 10.8%
Public administration6.2%
US avg: 4.8%
Transportation & warehousing4.8%
US avg: 2.2%
Finance & insurance4.6%
US avg: 5.9%
Professional, scientific, technical4.6%
US avg: 5.1%
Retail trade3.9%
US avg: 9.9%
Arts, entertainment, food3.8%
US avg: 1.9%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing0.4%
US avg: 1.6%
Construction0.4%
US avg: 1.2%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.4%
Education & health services0%
US avg: 0.9%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$741,900
+23%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $330,000 in 2000
US average: $376,019
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$2,939
+9%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $1,478 in 2000
US average: $1,442
Owner-occupied
95.0%
+0.5 ptssince 2000
from 94.5% in 2000
5.0% rent
Vacancy rate
5.9%
+0.4 ptssince 2009
from 5.5% in 2009
US average: 10.0%
Owner cost-burdened
32.2%
−11.4 ptssince 2009
from 43.6% in 2009
US average: 22.9%
Renter cost-burdened
33.0%
+12.6 ptssince 2009
from 20.4% in 2009
US average: 47.4%
Afford Score
4.0
−24%since 2009
from 5.2 in 2009
2009 – 2024
Our index: median home value divided by median household income. Lower is more affordable.
Gentrification Score
49
Our index, 0 to 100. Higher means faster recent growth in incomes, home values, and college degrees.
RELATED:See current rent listings in West Hills on RentDataNow
Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2000
White, non-Hispanic92.5%(5,184)
Black0.9%(48)
Hispanic / Latino2.4%(135)
Asian3.4%(191)
Other0%
2024
White, non-Hispanic73.9%(3,968)
Black0.2%(9)
Hispanic / Latino8.3%(443)
Asian14.3%(768)
Other3.4%(181)
Diversity Score
53
+149%since 2009
from 21 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
Puerto Rican3.4%(180)
Salvadoran1.9%(103)
Honduran1%(52)
Dominican0.9%(46)
Ecuadorian0.5%(26)
Guatemalan0.2%(13)
Mexican0%(2)
Asian origin
Asian Indian4.9%(262)
Pakistani3.6%(195)
Korean3.6%(193)
Chinese1.9%(100)
Bangladeshi0.3%(16)
Ancestry
Italian26.6%(1,428)
Irish13.8%(740)
German10.3%(552)
American7.2%(385)
Polish6.7%(359)
English6.4%(345)
Russian3.4%(184)
Greek3%(163)
Austrian2.2%(120)
Israeli2.1%(112)
Turkish1.9%(102)
Norwegian1.1%(58)
+ 20 more ancestry groups with data
Arab0.8%(44)
French0.8%(42)
Dutch0.7%(38)
Hungarian0.6%(34)
Lebanese0.6%(32)
Czech0.6%(32)
Scottish0.5%(28)
Lithuanian0.5%(25)
Slovak0.4%(24)
Latvian0.4%(21)
Iranian0.3%(18)
Ukrainian0.3%(17)
Finnish0.2%(13)
Swedish0.2%(13)
Egyptian0.2%(12)
Danish0.2%(11)
Scotch-Irish0.2%(10)
Swiss0.2%(10)
Croatian0.1%(8)
RANKED:Largest Italian population · Largest Irish population · Largest German population · Largest American population · Largest Polish population
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
66.3%
+13.8 ptssince 2000
from 52.4% in 2000
US average: 35.6%
High school or higher
94.1%
−1.8 ptssince 2000
from 96.0% in 2000
US average: 89.6%
Graduate degree
31.5%
+11.3 ptssince 2000
from 20.1% in 2000
US average: 14.0%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
34.9 min
+38%since 2000
from 25.3 min in 2000
US average: 26.5
Drive alone to work
58.1%
−20.5 ptssince 2009
from 78.6% in 2009
US average: 68.9%
Carpooled to work
4.6%
−0.4 ptssince 2009
from 5.0% in 2009
US average: 8.5%
Public transit
12.0%
+1.1 ptssince 2009
from 10.9% in 2009
US average: 3.2%
Worked from home
22.1%
+16.7 ptssince 2009
from 5.4% in 2009
US average: 15.0%
Walked to work
1.8%
+1.8 ptssince 2009
from 0.0% 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
2.8%
+2.0 ptssince 2009
from 0.8% in 2009
US average: 8.3%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
3.8%
−0.1 ptssince 2011
from 4.0% in 2011
US average: 5.2%
Labor force participation
69.5%
+1.5 ptssince 2011
from 67.9% in 2011
US average: 63.5%
Self-employed
12.3%
−1.5 ptssince 2009
from 13.7% in 2009
US average: 13.1%
Management & professional
55.7%
−17.3 ptssince 2009
from 72.9% in 2009
US average: 42.5%
Section 08

People & community

Male
49.4%
+1.7 ptssince 2009
from 47.7% in 2009
Female
50.6%
−1.7 ptssince 2009
from 52.3% in 2009
Foreign born
16.4%
+5.4 ptssince 2009
from 11.0% in 2009
US average: 14.1%
Veterans
1.9%
−46.3 ptssince 2009
from 48.2% in 2009
US average: 6.2%
With a disability
8.3%
+2.2 ptssince 2012
from 6.1% in 2012
US average: 13.3%
Uninsured
4.8%
−89.1 ptssince 2013
from 93.9% in 2013
US average: 8.4%
Broadband at home
97.4%
+5.7 ptssince 2017
from 91.7% in 2017
US average: 91.0%
English only at home
75.7%
−13.2 ptssince 2016
from 88.9% in 2016
US average: 77.7%
Spanish at home
8.4%
+5.6 ptssince 2016
from 2.8% in 2016
US average: 13.6%
Marital status
Men 15+
Never married28.8%(681)
Married63.4%(1,501)
Widowed1%(23)
Divorced6.8%(161)
Women 15+
Never married23.6%(558)
Married62.5%(1,479)
Widowed5.2%(122)
Divorced8.7%(207)
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Frequently asked

How many people live in West Hills, New York?

West Hills, New York has about 5,369 residents according to the 2024 American Community Survey.

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

The typical household in West Hills, New York earns about $185,745 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is West Hills, New York expensive?

In West Hills, New York, the median home is worth about $741,900, and the typical rent is about $2,939 a month.

How educated are people in West Hills, New York?

About 66.3% of adults age 25 and over in West Hills, New York hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

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

About 3.9% of people in West Hills, New York live below the federal poverty line.

Has West Hills, New York grown since 1990?

Yes, West Hills, New York has shrunk since 1990. The population has lost about 480 residents, a change of about -8 percent over that period.

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

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