The Town FilesOld Westbury, New York
Village in Nassau County · population 4,289 (2020 Census)
- Median home
- $2,000,001
- Household income
- $250,001
- Jan low / Jul high
- 27° / 87°
- Snow a year
- 19 in
- Tornadoes ≤10 mi since 1950
- 8
- Median age
- 29.5
Old Westbury is a village of 4,289 people in Nassau County, New York. The median home is worth $2,000,001, above the typical New York town ($217,700). It ranks better transit than 94% of New York towns, better for families than 90% of New York towns, better for young professionals than 90% of New York towns.
How Old Westbury ranks
Percentile among New York towns with at least 500 people on The Town Files lifestyle rankings. 50 is typical for the state; 90 means better than 90% of New York towns.
Homes and cost of living
The median home in Old Westbury is worth $2,000,001, above the typical New York town ($217,700). Homes cost about 8.0 times the median household income of $250,001, which is more affordable than 3% of New York towns. Median rent is $3,501 a month. 92.6% of households own their home.
| Housing | Old Westbury | Typical New York town |
|---|---|---|
| Median home value | $2,000,001 | $217,700 |
| Median rent | $3,501 | $1,080 |
| Median household income | $250,001 | $80,740 |
| Home value ÷ income | 8.0× | 2.8× |
| Homeownership | 92.6% | 79.5% |
| Median year built | 1969 | 1965 |
| Seasonal / vacation homes | 3.2% | — |
Who lives in Old Westbury
| People | Old Westbury | Typical New York town |
|---|---|---|
| Median age | 29.5 | 43.5 |
| Age 65 and over | 14.7% | 20.4% |
| Under 18 | 12.7% | — |
| Bachelor's degree or higher | 78.0% | 30.4% |
| Below the poverty line | 3.2% | 9.3% |
| Veterans | 1.6% | — |
| Born outside the U.S. | 18.3% | — |
| Work from home | 23.1% | 11.1% |
| Average commute | 33.5 min | 26.0 min |
| Homes with broadband | 96.5% | 91.1% |
Weather in Old Westbury
July highs average 86.5°F and January lows 27.2°F. About 45.3 inches of rain and melted snow fall a year, with 18.5 inches of snow (typical New York town: 62.9 in). Expect about 16 days a year at 90°F or hotter and 83 nights at or below freezing.
Tornadoes, storms and disasters
8 tornadoes have passed within 10 miles of Old Westbury since 1950, compared with 5 for the typical New York town. 1 rated (E)F2 or stronger. The strongest, an F2, struck on September 27, 1970 about 7.9 miles from the town center. Tornadoes within 10 miles have caused 2 deaths and 1 injuries since 1950. The most recent was on November 13, 2021.
Hail of 1 inch or larger has been reported within 10 miles 40 times; the largest was 3.00 inches on August 1, 2011.
Severe weather in Nassau County since 1996
Nassau County has been included in 31 federal disaster or emergency declarations since 1953, most often for fire, flood, other.
| Declared | Incident | Declaration |
|---|---|---|
| January 30, 2024 | Flood | DR-4755: Severe Storm And Flooding |
| September 5, 2021 | Hurricane | DR-4615: Remnants Of Hurricane Ida |
| September 2, 2021 | Hurricane | EM-3572: Remnants Of Hurricane Ida |
| August 22, 2021 | Hurricane | EM-3565: Hurricane Henri |
| October 2, 2020 | Hurricane | DR-4567: Tropical Storm Isaias |
Jobs and pay in Nassau County
Nassau County had 631,563 jobs in 2024, paying an average of $77,454 a year. Unemployment was 3.1% in 2023; in Old Westbury itself the ACS puts it at 5.2%.
Public schools in Old Westbury
2 public schools with 2,247 students, about 11.7 students per teacher.
| School | Grades | Students | Per teacher |
|---|---|---|---|
| WESTBURY HIGH SCHOOL | 9-12 | 1,561 | 14.2 |
| WHEATLEY SCHOOL | 8-12 | 686 | 8.4 |
Towns near Old Westbury
- East Hills, NY1.8 mi · 7,284 people · home $1,461,500
- Westbury, NY1.9 mi · 15,864 people · home $626,500
- Brookville, NY2.1 mi · 2,939 people · home $2,000,001
- Roslyn Heights, NY2.3 mi · 6,747 people · home $975,400
- New Cassel, NY2.5 mi · 14,199 people · home $509,100
- East Williston, NY2.6 mi · 2,645 people · home $1,068,500
- Carle Place, NY2.6 mi · 5,005 people · home $744,400
- Albertson, NY2.8 mi · 5,220 people · home $803,900
Old Westbury questions
Is Old Westbury, New York a good place to retire?
On The Town Files lifestyle rankings, Old Westbury scores better for retirees than 37% of New York towns and quieter than 33%. 14.7% of residents are 65 or older (median age 29.5).
How much does a house cost in Old Westbury?
The median owner-occupied home in Old Westbury is valued at $2,000,001 (Census ACS 2020–2024), against a median household income of $250,001, so homes cost about 8.0 times income. Median rent is $3,501 a month.
What is the weather like in Old Westbury?
July highs average 86.5°F and January lows 27.2°F (NOAA 1991–2020 normals). It gets about 45.3 inches of precipitation a year and 18.5 inches of snow.
Does Old Westbury get tornadoes?
8 tornadoes have passed within 10 miles of Old Westbury since 1950 (NOAA Storm Events); the strongest was a F2 on September 27, 1970. The typical New York town has had 5.
- U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-year estimates (2020–2024)
- U.S. Census Bureau, 2020 Census and 2025 Gazetteer (2020 / 2025)
- NOAA NCEI U.S. Climate Normals (1991–2020)
- NOAA NCEI Storm Events Database (1950–2026)
- FEMA OpenFEMA Disaster Declarations (this product uses the FEMA OpenFEMA API but is not endorsed by FEMA) (1953–2026)
- NCES Common Core of Data (2023–24)
- BLS Quarterly Census of Employment and Wages; USDA ERS county unemployment (BLS LAUS) (2000–2024)
- The Town Files lifestyle rankings, built from federal demographic, school, crime and housing data (2025)