West Hills SnackAbility
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Cost of living in West Hills summary. We use data on the cost of living to determine how expensive it is to live in West Hills. Real estate prices drive most of the variance in cost of living around New York. Key points include:
The cost of living in West Hills is 175 with 100 being average.
The cost of living in West Hills is 1.8x higher than the national average.
The median home value in West Hills is $888,939.
The median income in West Hills is $185,745.
West Hills's Overall Cost Of Living
Higher Than The National Average
Cost Of Living In West Hills Comparison Table
| Living Expense | West Hills | New York | National Average |
|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 175 | 121 | 100 |
| Services | 105 | 105 | 100 |
| Groceries | 112 | 108 | 100 |
| Health | 330 | 143 | 100 |
| Housing | 110 | 112 | 100 |
| Transportation | 112 | 114 | 100 |
| Utilities | 108 | 111 | 100 |
Source: Cost of living index, normalized to US average = 100
West Hills, NY Weather
The average high in West Hills is 60.6° and the average low is 44.0°.
There are 77.1 days of precipitation each year.
Expect an average of 47.8 inches of precipitation each year with 27.2 inches of snow.
| Stat | West Hills |
|---|---|
| Average Annual High | 60.6 |
| Average Annual Low | 44.0 |
| Annual Precipitation Days | 77.1 |
| Average Annual Precipitation | 47.8 |
| Average Annual Snowfall | 27.2 |
Average High
Days of Rain
Source: NOAA climate normals (30-year)
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West Hills Demographics And Statistics
Population over time in West Hills
The current population in West Hills is 5,369. The population has increased 0.6% from 2010.
| Year | Population | % Change |
|---|---|---|
| 2024 | 5,369 | 4.5% |
| 2023 | 5,138 | -0.0% |
| 2022 | 5,140 | -1.8% |
| 2021 | 5,235 | 0.2% |
| 2020 | 5,225 | 3.4% |
| 2019 | 5,055 | -5.3% |
| 2018 | 5,338 | -0.2% |
| 2017 | 5,349 | 3.6% |
| 2016 | 5,163 | 1.3% |
| 2015 | 5,098 | -0.5% |
| 2014 | 5,124 | -0.1% |
| 2013 | 5,130 | -3.2% |
| 2012 | 5,297 | -0.5% |
| 2011 | 5,326 | -0.2% |
| 2010 | 5,336 | - |
Race / Ethnicity in West Hills
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West Hills is:
73.9% White with 3,968 White residents.
0.2% African American with 9 African American residents.
0.0% American Indian with 0 American Indian residents.
14.3% Asian with 768 Asian residents.
0.0% Hawaiian with 0 Hawaiian residents.
0.4% Other with 22 Other residents.
3.0% Two Or More with 159 Two Or More residents.
8.3% Hispanic with 443 Hispanic residents.
| Race | West Hills | NY | USA |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 73.9% | 52.8% | 57.4% |
| African American | 0.2% | 13.4% | 11.9% |
| American Indian | 0.0% | 0.2% | 0.5% |
| Asian | 14.3% | 9.0% | 5.9% |
| Hawaiian | 0.0% | 0.0% | 0.2% |
| Other | 0.4% | 1.0% | 0.6% |
| Two Or More | 3.0% | 3.8% | 4.3% |
| Hispanic | 8.3% | 19.8% | 19.3% |
Gender in West Hills
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West Hills is 50.6% female with 2,716 female residents.
West Hills is 49.4% male with 2,652 male residents.
| Gender | West Hills | NY | USA |
|---|---|---|---|
| Female | 50.6% | 51.2% | 50.5% |
| Male | 49.4% | 48.8% | 49.5% |
Highest level of educational attainment in West Hills for adults over 25
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3.0% of adults in West Hills completed < 9th grade.
2.0% of adults in West Hills completed 9-12th grade.
12.0% of adults in West Hills completed high school / ged.
10.0% of adults in West Hills completed some college.
6.0% of adults in West Hills completed associate's degree.
35.0% of adults in West Hills completed bachelor's degree.
21.0% of adults in West Hills completed master's degree.
8.0% of adults in West Hills completed professional degree.
3.0% of adults in West Hills completed doctorate degree.
| Education | West Hills | NY | USA |
|---|---|---|---|
| < 9th Grade | 3.0% | 6.0% | 4.0% |
| 9-12th Grade | 2.0% | 6.0% | 6.0% |
| High School / GED | 12.0% | 24.0% | 26.0% |
| Some College | 10.0% | 15.0% | 19.0% |
| Associate's Degree | 6.0% | 9.0% | 9.0% |
| Bachelor's Degree | 35.0% | 22.0% | 22.0% |
| Master's Degree | 21.0% | 13.0% | 10.0% |
| Professional Degree | 8.0% | 3.0% | 2.0% |
| Doctorate Degree | 3.0% | 2.0% | 2.0% |
Household Income For West Hills, New York
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1.7% of households in West Hills earn Less than $10,000.
0.7% of households in West Hills earn $10,000 to $14,999.
2.3% of households in West Hills earn $15,000 to $24,999.
0.5% of households in West Hills earn $25,000 to $34,999.
0.6% of households in West Hills earn $35,000 to $49,999.
11.7% of households in West Hills earn $50,000 to $74,999.
5.4% of households in West Hills earn $75,000 to $99,999.
9.3% of households in West Hills earn $100,000 to $149,999.
25.8% of households in West Hills earn $150,000 to $199,999.
42.0% of households in West Hills earn $200,000 or more.
| Income | West Hills | NY | USA |
|---|---|---|---|
| Less than $10,000 | 1.7% | 5.8% | 5.0% |
| $10,000 to $14,999 | 0.7% | 3.9% | 3.4% |
| $15,000 to $24,999 | 2.3% | 6.3% | 6.3% |
| $25,000 to $34,999 | 0.5% | 6.2% | 6.6% |
| $35,000 to $49,999 | 0.6% | 8.9% | 10.1% |
| $50,000 to $74,999 | 11.7% | 13.6% | 15.5% |
| $75,000 to $99,999 | 5.4% | 11.4% | 12.6% |
| $100,000 to $149,999 | 9.3% | 16.7% | 17.5% |
| $150,000 to $199,999 | 25.8% | 10.1% | 9.6% |
| $200,000 or more | 42.0% | 17.1% | 13.4% |
Source: U.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates (2024)
