The Town FilesWesley Hills, New York
Village in Rockland County · population 6,116 (2020 Census)
- Median home
- $909,800
- Household income
- $209,345
- Jan low / Jul high
- 20° / 84°
- Snow a year
- 35 in
- Tornadoes ≤10 mi since 1950
- 6
- Median age
- 34.0
Wesley Hills is a village of 6,116 people in Rockland County, New York. The median home is worth $909,800, above the typical New York town ($217,700). It ranks more of a college town than 96% of New York towns, more upscale than 94% of New York towns, better for young professionals than 93% of New York towns.
How Wesley Hills 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 Wesley Hills is worth $909,800, above the typical New York town ($217,700). Homes cost about 4.3 times the median household income of $209,345, which is more affordable than 20% of New York towns. Median rent is $1,866 a month. 91.0% of households own their home.
| Housing | Wesley Hills | Typical New York town |
|---|---|---|
| Median home value | $909,800 | $217,700 |
| Median rent | $1,866 | $1,080 |
| Median household income | $209,345 | $80,740 |
| Home value ÷ income | 4.3× | 2.8× |
| Homeownership | 91.0% | 79.5% |
| Median year built | 1976 | 1965 |
| Seasonal / vacation homes | 0.0% | — |
Who lives in Wesley Hills
| People | Wesley Hills | Typical New York town |
|---|---|---|
| Median age | 34.0 | 43.5 |
| Age 65 and over | 13.6% | 20.4% |
| Under 18 | 27.2% | — |
| Bachelor's degree or higher | 60.0% | 30.4% |
| Below the poverty line | 5.5% | 9.3% |
| Veterans | 1.4% | — |
| Born outside the U.S. | 15.2% | — |
| Work from home | 14.7% | 11.1% |
| Average commute | 31.0 min | 26.0 min |
| Homes with broadband | 95.4% | 91.1% |
Weather in Wesley Hills
July highs average 84.3°F and January lows 19.9°F. About 48.2 inches of rain and melted snow fall a year, with 34.8 inches of snow (typical New York town: 62.9 in). Expect about 14 days a year at 90°F or hotter and 121 nights at or below freezing.
Tornadoes, storms and disasters
6 tornadoes have passed within 10 miles of Wesley Hills since 1950, compared with 5 for the typical New York town. 1 rated (E)F2 or stronger. The strongest, an F2, struck on September 6, 1956 about 7.5 miles from the town center. The most recent was on October 2, 2018.
Hail of 1 inch or larger has been reported within 10 miles 31 times; the largest was 2.00 inches on July 21, 2010.
Severe weather in Rockland County since 1996
Rockland County has been included in 30 federal disaster or emergency declarations since 1953, most often for fire, flood, other.
| Declared | Incident | Declaration |
|---|---|---|
| July 22, 2023 | Severe Storm | DR-4723: Severe Storms 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 Rockland County
Rockland County had 138,317 jobs in 2024, paying an average of $64,814 a year. Unemployment was 3.1% in 2023; in Wesley Hills itself the ACS puts it at 2.4%.
Towns near Wesley Hills
- New Hempstead, NY1.7 mi · 5,463 people · home $816,600
- Ramapo, NY1.8 mi · 148,919 people · home $653,100
- Viola, NY2.2 mi · 8,208 people · home $1,044,300
- Montebello, NY2.5 mi · 4,507 people · home $847,100
- Pomona, NY2.5 mi · 3,824 people · home $767,600
- Kaser, NY2.6 mi · 5,491 people · home $877,000
- New Square, NY2.8 mi · 9,679 people · home $662,400
- Hillcrest, NY3.0 mi · 8,164 people · home $567,400
Wesley Hills questions
Is Wesley Hills, New York a good place to retire?
On The Town Files lifestyle rankings, Wesley Hills scores better for retirees than 27% of New York towns and quieter than 10%. 13.6% of residents are 65 or older (median age 34.0).
How much does a house cost in Wesley Hills?
The median owner-occupied home in Wesley Hills is valued at $909,800 (Census ACS 2020–2024), against a median household income of $209,345, so homes cost about 4.3 times income. Median rent is $1,866 a month.
What is the weather like in Wesley Hills?
July highs average 84.3°F and January lows 19.9°F (NOAA 1991–2020 normals). It gets about 48.2 inches of precipitation a year and 34.8 inches of snow.
Does Wesley Hills get tornadoes?
6 tornadoes have passed within 10 miles of Wesley Hills since 1950 (NOAA Storm Events); the strongest was a F2 on September 6, 1956. 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)