In Westchester, New York, the median home price is $879,219, compared with the New York median of $638,704; median household income is $118,976; the population is 999,677; schools rate 7.2 out of 10; the violent crime rate is 139.5 per 100k; and the average commute is 34.6 minutes. Sources: Zillow Research and the US Census Bureau.
Data updated June 2026 - Source: Zillow Research
Westchester at a glance
Population
999,677
Median Household Income
$118,976
Typical Home Value
$879,219
School District Rating
7.2
Violent Crime Rate
139.5
Avg Commute Time
34.6
About Westchester
Westchester has a population of 999,677. The median home value is $879,219, 38% above the New York median. Median household income is $118,976 (38% above the New York median). The most populated towns are Yonkers, Greenburgh, and New Rochelle.
Data comes from public sources including the U.S. Census Bureau, the National Center for Education Statistics, the FBI, the EPA, Zillow, and Redfin. Source attribution is shown on each metric.
Towns in Westchester
25 towns, by population.
- Yonkers209,978 pop.
- Greenburgh93,990 pop.
- New Rochelle82,769 pop.
- Mount Vernon72,427 pop.
- White Plains60,666 pop.
- Rye48,734 pop.
- Mount Pleasant44,769 pop.
- Cortlandt41,794 pop.
- Ossining39,276 pop.
- Yorktown35,869 pop.
- Eastchester33,974 pop.
- Mamaroneck31,236 pop.
- Harrison29,961 pop.
- Peekskill25,625 pop.
- Somers21,264 pop.
- New Castle18,022 pop.
- Scarsdale18,010 pop.
- Bedford16,722 pop.
- Rye16,428 pop.
- Pelham12,949 pop.
- North Castle12,228 pop.
- Lewisboro12,089 pop.
- Mount Kisco10,737 pop.
- North Salem5,148 pop.
- Pound Ridge5,012 pop.
County rankings in New York
Every county in New York, ranked on one decision metric at a time.
- Cheapest Counties to Buy a House
- Counties With the Lowest Monthly Housing Payment
- Counties With the Lowest Property Tax
- Counties With the Cheapest Homeowners Insurance
- Counties With the Cheapest Childcare
- Safest Counties From Natural Disasters
- Counties With the Lowest Flood Risk
- Counties With the Lowest Wildfire Risk
- Safest Counties (Lowest Violent Crime)
- Counties With the Best School Ratings
- Counties With the Highest Household Income
- Counties With the Shortest Commute
- Counties Where Homes Sell Fastest
Westchester at a glance: frequently asked questions
- What is the population of Westchester?
- Westchester has a population of 999,677 based on the most recent US Census estimate.
- What is the median home price in Westchester?
- The median home value in Westchester is $879,219. Open the interactive map to see the distribution town by town.
- What is the median household income in Westchester?
- Median household income in Westchester is $118,976 per year, sourced from the US Census American Community Survey.
- What state is Westchester in?
- Westchester is in New York.
- How many towns are in Westchester?
- Westchester contains 25 towns and municipalities. Click any town below or on the map to see its housing, school, and crime data.
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