What are the schools like in Wesley Hills, NY?

School district data for Wesley Hills is sourced from the National Center for Education Statistics (NCES).

What is the median household income in Wesley Hills?

The median household income in Wesley Hills, NY is $147,408 according to the most recent US Census American Community Survey 5-year estimates. The unemployment rate is 1.7%.

What is the weather like in Wesley Hills, NY?

Wesley Hills has an average high temperature of 37.7°F in January and 84.3°F in July. Annual precipitation averages 50.3 inches and annual snowfall averages 32.7 inches.

Wesley Hills, NY Cost of Living, Crime & Is It a Good Place to Live? (2026)

Q: Is Wesley Hills, NY affordable or expensive?

Wesley Hills's cost of living index is 112, where 100 represents the national average. This means Wesley Hills is 12% more expensive than the average US city. The median home value is $804,800 and the median rent is $1,481 per month.

Q: What is the crime rate in Wesley Hills, NY?

Crime rate data for Wesley Hills is not currently available from the FBI's reported data.

Is Wesley Hills, NY a Good Place to Live?

Wesley Hills is a small town of 6,123 in New York, with a median household income of $147,408 and a 1.7% unemployment rate. Its cost of living index is 112 (US average = 100), which is 12% above the national average.

Strengths: Wesley Hills stands out for a well-educated population.

Trade-offs: Potential downsides include an above-average cost of living, high home prices, longer commutes. Whether Wesley Hills is right for you depends on your priorities — the full breakdown is below.

All Wesley Hills city data on this page comes from official government sources — the US Census Bureau, FBI, NCES, BEA, and NOAA — updated annually.

Cost of Living

Index: 112.5

Wesley Hills's overall cost of living index is 112.5, where 100 represents the US national average. Living in Wesley Hills costs roughly 12% more than the average American city.

Metric	Wesley Hills, NY	National Avg
Median Home Value	$804,800	$244,900
Median Monthly Rent	$1,481	$1,163
Homeownership Rate	88.7%	65.9%
Median Household Income	$147,408	$74,755

Crime & Safety

Crime data for Wesley Hills is not currently available from the FBI's Uniform Crime Reporting program. Not all local agencies report to the UCR each year.

Schools & Education

Metric	Wesley Hills, NY	National Avg
School District	N/A	—
Elementary Schools	N/A	—
Middle Schools	N/A	—
High Schools	N/A	—
Student/Teacher Ratio	N/A	16:1
Bachelor's Degree or Higher	65.9%	35.4%
High School Diploma or Higher	96.0%	91.1%

Weather & Climate

Wesley Hills sees average highs of 37.7°F in January and 84.3°F in July, with 50.3 inches of annual precipitation and 32.7 inches of snow per year.

Metric	Wesley Hills, NY
Average High — January	37.7°F
Average High — July	84.3°F
Annual Precipitation	50.3"
Annual Snowfall	32.7"

Demographics

Metric	Wesley Hills, NY	National Avg
Population	6,123	—
Median Age	31.3	38.9
Unemployment Rate	1.7%	3.7%
Avg Commute Time	33.1 min	26 min
White (non-Hispanic)	94.2%	59.3%
Black or African American	0.6%	13.6%
Hispanic or Latino	2.4%	18.9%
Asian	2.2%	6.3%
Under 18	32.8%	22.2%
65 and over	15.3%	16.8%

Nearby Cities

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Wesley Hills vs Other Cities

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Wesley Hills, NY affordable or expensive?

Wesley Hills's cost of living index is 112, where 100 is the national average. That puts Wesley Hills roughly 12% above the national average in cost. The median home price is $804,800 and median rent is $1,481/month.

What is the crime rate in Wesley Hills, NY?

Crime data for Wesley Hills is not available in the current FBI UCR reporting year. Not all jurisdictions submit data annually.

What are the schools like in Wesley Hills?

School district information is sourced from NCES Common Core of Data.

Is Wesley Hills, NY a good place to live?

Wesley Hills, NY has a population of 6,123, a median household income of $147,408, and an unemployment rate of 1.7%. Whether it's right for you depends on your priorities — use the compare tool above to stack it against another city you're considering.

What is the weather like in Wesley Hills?

Wesley Hills averages 37.7°F in January and 84.3°F in July. Annual rainfall is 50.3 inches with about 32.7 inches of snow per year. Based on NOAA 30-year climate normals (1991–2020).

What is the population of Wesley Hills?

The population of Wesley Hills, New York is 6,123 with a median age of 31.3. Source: US Census ACS 5-Year Estimates.

What are the pros and cons of living in Wesley Hills?

Key numbers for living in Wesley Hills: cost of living index 112 (100 = US average), median home $804,800, median household income $147,408. Whether these are benefits or drawbacks depends on where you're coming from — compare Wesley Hills side by side with your current city to see the trade-offs.