State rank#7 of 62
Smallest county999,677 residentsKings County
Published county profile · Official data · FIPS 36119
Westchester County, New York
County-level income, housing, jobs, education, health, and population with transparent statewide comparisons and source periods.
Population999,677
Household income$118,976
Unemployment3.3%
Life expectancy82 years
County overview
Living metrics at a glance
Westchester County has 999,677 residents and ranks #7 by population among New York county equivalents. Median household income is $118,976. The annual-average unemployment rate is 3.3%. Its clearest relative strength is life expectancy. Its county population is above the state county median. Every figure below stays at county scope.
Within New York
County population range
The marker places this county between the smallest and largest county populations in the state.
Relocation guide
Moving to Westchester County: what to check
Data narrows the search; municipality, neighborhood, commute, schools, and current listings complete the decision.
Before moving
Before moving, compare municipalities inside Westchester County, because county averages do not describe every neighborhood. Review current housing inventory, commute destinations, school districts, healthcare access, and job locations. Its clearest relative strength is life expectancy.
Cost and housing
Housing benchmarks are $663,200 median home value and $1,951/mo median gross rent. Set those costs against a median household income of $118,976, while remembering that household circumstances and municipalities vary.
Who it may suit
Westchester County may be worth a closer look for movers prioritizing life expectancy, mental health access, and bachelor’s degree or higher. College attainment is 53.1% and life expectancy is 82 years.
Potential advantages
- Life expectancy: 82 years, rank #2 of 62 available New York counties.
- Mental health access: 1 per 204 residents, rank #2 of 62 available New York counties.
- Bachelor’s degree or higher: 53.1%, rank #3 of 62 available New York counties.
Trade-offs to check
- Median gross rent: $1,951/mo, rank #58 of 62; investigate local variation before moving.
- Median home value: $663,200, rank #57 of 62; investigate local variation before moving.
- Uninsured: 5.3%, rank #38 of 62; investigate local variation before moving.
Income, housing, jobs, education & health
County metrics within New York
Rank and range use only counties in New York with that field available. A lower rank number is stronger when the metric has a clear direction.
Median household income
$118,976
$118,976; above the state county median of $72,022.
State rank #4 of 62 · U.S. Census Bureau — American Community Survey
Median home value
$663,200
$663,200; above the state county median of $189,000.
State rank #57 of 62 · U.S. Census Bureau — American Community Survey
Median gross rent
$1,951/mo
$1,951/mo; above the state county median of $986/mo.
State rank #58 of 62 · U.S. Census Bureau — American Community Survey
Unemployment rate
3.3%
3.3%; below the state county median of 3.7%.
State rank #6 of 62 · U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics — Local Area Unemployment Statistics
Bachelor’s degree or higher
53.1%
53.1%; above the state county median of 29.4%.
State rank #3 of 62 · U.S. Census Bureau — American Community Survey
Life expectancy
82 years
82 years; above the state county median of 77.7 years.
State rank #2 of 62 · County Health Rankings & Roadmaps
Poor or fair health
12.8%
12.8%; below the state county median of 15.4%.
State rank #7 of 62 · County Health Rankings & Roadmaps
Uninsured
5.3%
5.3%; above the state county median of 5%.
State rank #38 of 62 · County Health Rankings & Roadmaps
Primary care access
1 per 760 residents
1 per 760 residents; below the state county median of 1 per 1,809 residents.
State rank #4 of 62 · County Health Rankings & Roadmaps
Mental health access
1 per 204 residents
1 per 204 residents; below the state county median of 1 per 403 residents.
State rank #2 of 62 · County Health Rankings & RoadmapsCommon questions
Westchester County FAQ
Is Westchester County a good place to live?
Westchester County may be worth a closer look for movers prioritizing life expectancy, mental health access, and bachelor’s degree or higher. College attainment is 53.1% and life expectancy is 82 years.
What should I know before moving to Westchester County?
Start with housing, employment, commute, schools, healthcare access, and the specific municipality. Housing benchmarks are $663,200 median home value and $1,951/mo median gross rent. Set those costs against a median household income of $118,976, while remembering that household circumstances and municipalities vary.
What is the population of Westchester County?
Westchester County has 999,677 residents in the 2020–2024 ACS 5-year dataset.
What is the FIPS code for Westchester County?
The five-digit county FIPS code is 36119; the parent state FIPS is 36.
What is the median household income in Westchester County?
The ACS median household income is $118,976.
How much does housing cost in Westchester County?
Housing benchmarks are $663,200 median home value and $1,951/mo median gross rent. Set those costs against a median household income of $118,976, while remembering that household circumstances and municipalities vary.
What is the unemployment rate in Westchester County?
The BLS LAUS annual-average unemployment rate is 3.3%.
Similar population
Nearby counties in the state ranking
Source and gate
Methodology and source periods
All records join by five-digit FIPS. Profiles publish when ACS county population is at least 100,000 or the county is the state’s largest. Missing source values remain unavailable and are excluded from ranks. Runtime data was generated 2026-07-26.
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