Westchester County, NY

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Population

967,612

1.29% decline

Median Age

40.9


Median Household Income

$94,811

4.67% growth

Poverty Rate

9.44%


Number of Employees

485,840

1.19% decline

Median Property Value

$560,800

2.37% growth

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Economy

Health

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Education

Housing & Living

About

In 2018, Westchester County, NY had a population of 968k people with a median age of 40.9 and a median household income of $94,811. Between 2017 and 2018 the population of Westchester County, NY declined from 980,244 to 967,612, a -1.29% decrease and its median household income grew from $90,578 to $94,811, a 4.67% increase.

The population of Westchester County, NY is 52.9% White Alone, 25.1% Hispanic or Latino, and 13.5% Black or African American Alone. 34.6% of the people in Westchester County, NY speak a non-English language, and 89.7% are U.S. citizens.

The largest universities in Westchester County, NY are Mercy College (2,651 degrees awarded in 2017), SUNY Westchester Community College (1,794 degrees), and Iona College (1,330 degrees).

The median property value in Westchester County, NY is $560,800, and the homeownership rate is 60.6%. Most people in Westchester County, NY commute by Drove Alone, and the average commute time is 33.9 minutes. The average car ownership in Westchester County, NY is 2 cars per household.

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Economy

The economy of Westchester County, NY employs 486k people. The largest industries in Westchester County, NY are Health Care & Social Assistance (80,321 people), Educational Services (60,819 people), and Professional, Scientific, & Technical Services (48,587 people), and the highest paying industries are Finance & Insurance ($128,963), Finance & Insurance, & Real Estate & Rental & Leasing ($99,410), and Utilities ($87,165).

Median household income in Westchester County, NY is $94,811. Males in Westchester County, NY have an average income that is 1.28 times higher than the average income of females, which is $63,914. The income inequality in Westchester County, NY (measured using the Gini index) is 0.493, which is higher than than the national average.

Wages

Median Household Income

$94,811

2018 value

± $3,474

4.67%

1 Year Growth

± 4.75%

Households in Westchester County, NY have a median annual income of $94,811, which is more than the median annual income of $61,937 across the entire United States. This is in comparison to a median income of $90,578 in 2017, which represents a 4.67% annual growth.

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Wage by Gender in Common Jobs

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$81,735

Average Male Salary

± $1,216

$63,914

Average Female Salary

± $886

In 2018, full-time male employees in New York made 1.28 times more than female employees.

This chart shows the gender-based wage disparity in the 5 most common occupations in New York by number of full-time employees.

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Wage by Race and Ethnicity in Common Jobs

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Highest Average Salaries by Race & Ethnicity

  1. White

    $69,391 ± $897

  2. Asian

    $66,385 ± $2,329

  3. Two or More Races

    $56,062 ± $4,048

In 2018 the highest paid race/ethnicity of New York workers was White. These workers were paid 1.05 times more than Asian workers, who made the second highest salary of any race/ethnicity.

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Wage Distribution

The closest comparable wage GINI for Westchester County, NY is from New York.

0.493

2018 Wage GINI

0.497

2017 Wage GINI

In 2018, the income inequality in New York was 0.493 according to the GINI calculation of the wage distribution. Income inequality had a 0.874% decline from 2017 to 2018, which means that wage distribution grew somewhat more even.

The 2018 the GINI for New York was higher than than the national average of 0.479. In other words, wages are distributed less evenly in New York in comparison to the national average.

This chart shows the number of workers in New York across various wage buckets compared to the national average.

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Income by Location

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Highest Median Household Income (Total)

  1. Census Tract 99

  2. Census Tract 100

  3. Census Tract 47

In 2017, the tract with the highest Median Household Income (Total) in Westchester County, NY was Census Tract 99 with a value of $250,001, followed by Census Tract 100 and Census Tract 47, with respective values of $250,001 and $250,001.

The following map shows all of the tracts in Westchester County, NY colored by their Median Household Income (Total).

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Poverty by Age and Gender

Females 25 - 34

Largest Demographic Living in Poverty

9.44% of the population for whom poverty status is determined in Westchester County, NY (89.8k out of 952k people) live below the poverty line, a number that is lower than the national average of 13.1%. The largest demographic living in poverty are Females 25 - 34, followed by Females 35 - 44 and then Females 45 - 54.

The Census Bureau uses a set of money income thresholds that vary by family size and composition to determine who classifies as impoverished. If a family's total income is less than the family's threshold than that family and every individual in it is considered to be living in poverty.

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Poverty by Race and Ethnicity

Largest Race or Ethnicity Living in Poverty

  1. White

    41,938 ± 1,495

  2. Hispanic

    39,254 ± 1,552

  3. Black

    22,137 ± 1,172

The most common racial or ethnic group living below the poverty line in Westchester County, NY is White, followed by Hispanic and Black.

The Census Bureau uses a set of money income thresholds that vary by family size and composition to determine who classifies as impoverished. If a family's total income is less than the family's threshold than that family and every individual in it is considered to be living in poverty.

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Occupations

Employment by Occupations

486k

2018 Value

± 11,745

-1.19%

1 Year decline

± 3.4%

From 2017 to 2018, employment in Westchester County, NY declined at a rate of -1.19%, from 492k employees to 486k employees.

The most common job groups, by number of people living in Westchester County, NY, are Management Occupations (61,974 people), Office & Administrative Support Occupations (47,376 people), and Sales & Related Occupations (43,092 people). This chart illustrates the share breakdown of the primary jobs held by residents of Westchester County, NY.

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Most Common

The most common jobs held by residents of Westchester County, NY, by number of employees, are Management Occupations (61,974 people), Office & Administrative Support Occupations (47,376 people), and Sales & Related Occupations (43,092 people).

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Most Specialized

Compared to other counties, Westchester County, NY has an unusually high number of residents working as Legal Occupations (2.33 times higher than expected), Arts, Design, Entertainment, Sports, & Media Occupations (1.79 times), and Law Enforcement Workers Including Supervisors (1.5 times).

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Highest Paid

The highest paid jobs held by residents of Westchester County, NY, by median earnings, are Legal Occupations ($138,102), Management Occupations ($102,371), and Management, Business, & Financial Occupations ($100,383).

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Industries

Employment by Industries

486k

2018 Value

± 11,745

-1.19%

1 Year decline

± 3.4%

From 2017 to 2018, employment in Westchester County, NY declined at a rate of -1.19%, from 492k employees to 486k employees.

The most common employment sectors for those who live in Westchester County, NY, are Health Care & Social Assistance (80,321 people), Educational Services (60,819 people), and Professional, Scientific, & Technical Services (48,587 people). This chart shows the share breakdown of the primary industries for residents of Westchester County, NY, though some of these residents may live in Westchester County, NY and work somewhere else. Census data is tagged to a residential address, not a work address.

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Most Common

The most common industries in Westchester County, NY, by number of employees, are Health Care & Social Assistance (80,321 people), Educational Services (60,819 people), and Professional, Scientific, & Technical Services (48,587 people).

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Most Specialized

Compared to other counties, Westchester County, NY has an unusually high number of Finance & Insurance (1.69 times higher than expected), Information (1.55 times), and Arts, Entertainment, & Recreation (1.5 times) industries.

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Highest Paying

The highest paying industries in Westchester County, NY, by median earnings, are Finance & Insurance ($128,963), Finance & Insurance, & Real Estate & Rental & Leasing ($99,410), and Utilities ($87,165).

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Domestic Trade

Domestic Production & Consumption

Domestic production and consumption consists of products and services shipped from New York to other states, or from other states to New York.

Top Domestic Production in Dollars

  1. Mixed freight

    $72.7B

  2. Electronics

    $54.2B

  3. Misc. mfg. prods.

    $50B

In 2015, the top outbound New York product (by dollars) was Mixed freight with $72.7B, followed by Electronics ($54.2B) and Misc. mfg. prods. ($50B).

The following chart shows the share of these products in relation to all outbound New York products.

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Domestic Trade Growth

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$615B

2020 Value

$854B

Projected 2045 Value

38.9% growth

In 2020, total outbound New York trade was $615B. This is expected to increase 38.9% to $854B by 2045.

The following chart shows how the domestic outbound New York trade is projected to change in comparison to its neighboring states.

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Interstate Trade

Interstate trade consists of products and services shipped from New York to other states, or from other states to New York.

Most Common Trade Partners

  1. New Jersey

    $37.7B

  2. Pennsylvania

    $32.1B

  3. Connecticut

    $20.7B

In 2015, the top outbound New York domestic partner for goods and services (by dollars) was New Jersey with $37.7B, followed by Pennsylvania with $32.1B and Connecticut and $20.7B.

The following map shows the amount of trade that New York shares with each state (excluding itself).

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Health

93.9% of the population of Westchester County, NY has health coverage, with 54.5% on employee plans, 15.6% on Medicaid, 12.5% on Medicare, 11% on non-group plans, and 0.344% on military or VA plans.

Per capita personal health care spending in the county of Westchester County, NY was $9,778 in 2014. This is a 4.57% increase from the previous year ($9,351).

Primary care physicians in Westchester County, NY see 728 patients per year on average, which represents a 1.39% increase from the previous year (718 patients). Compare this to dentists who see 920 patients per year, and mental health providers who see 286 patients per year.

Comparing across all counties in the state, Oswego County and Bronx County have the highest prevalence of diabetes (12.2%). Additionally, Chemung County has the highest prevalence of adult obesity (33.3%)

Patient to Clinician Ratios

728 to 1

Patient to Primary Care Physician Ratio

Primary care physicians in Westchester County, NY see an average of 728 patients per year. This represents a 1.39% increase from the previous year (718 patients).

The following chart shows how the number of patients seen by primary care physicians has been changing over time in Westchester County, NY in comparison to neighboring states.

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Behavioral Health Conditions

Data only available at the state level.

State with the Highest Prevalence

  1. West Virginia

    8.26% of the population affected

  2. Arkansas

    8.13% of the population affected

  3. New Hampshire

    7.98% of the population affected

In 2016, West Virginia had the highest prevalence of adults with major depressive episode, with 8.26% of the population affected. The second highest is Arkansas (8.13%), followed by New Hampshire (7.98%).

The following map shows the percent of individuals with major depressive episode by state over multiple years.

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Access and Quality

Data only available at state level.

Most prevalent states

  1. Mississippi

    19.2% of adults

  2. Texas

    17.9% of adults

  3. Louisiana

    17.6% of adults

In 2016, Mississippi had the highest prevalence of adults who haven't seen a doctor in the past 12 months due to cost, at 19.2%. It is followed by Texas (17.9%) and Louisiana (17.6%).

The following map shows the prevalence of adults who haven't seen a doctor in the past 12 months due to cost by state over multiple years.

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Health Care Spending

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$9,778

Total Per Capita Spending on Personal Health Care 

$5,338

Per Enrollee Private Health Insurance Spending on Personal Health Care

$9,803

Per Enrollee Medicaid Spending on Personal Health Care

$12,179

Per Enrollee Medicare Spending on Personal Health Care

Between 2013 and 2014, all personal health care spending per capita in New York (including private, Medicare, and Medicaid) grew 4.57%, from $9,351 to $9,778.

The following chart shows how this spending changed over time in comparison to Medicaid, Medicare, and private insurance spending, per enrollee.

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Health Care Coverage

6.11%

Uninsured

54.5%

Employer Coverage

15.6%

Medicaid

12.5%

Medicare

11%

Non-Group

0.344%

Military or VA

Between 2016 and 2017, the percent of uninsured citizens in Westchester County, NY declined by 13.9% from 7.1% to 6.11%.

The following chart shows how the percent of uninsured individuals in Westchester County, NY changed over time compared with the percent of individuals enrolled in various types of health insurance.

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Health Risks

Data available at the county level.

Most at risk counties

  1. Oswego County

    12.2% prevalence

  2. Bronx County

    12.2% prevalence

  3. Steuben County

    12% prevalence

Oswego County and Bronx County have the highest prevalence of diabetes in New York, at 12.2%.

The following map shows the prevalence of diabetes in New York by county over multiple years.

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Diversity

Westchester County, NY is home to a population of 968k people, from which 89.7% are citizens. As of 2017, 25.3% of Westchester County, NY residents were born outside of the country (248k people).

The ethnic composition of the population of Westchester County, NY is composed of 511k White Alone residents (52.9%), 243k Hispanic or Latino residents (25.1%), 130k Black or African American Alone residents (13.5%), 58.6k Asian Alone residents (6.05%), 18.5k Two or More Races residents (1.91%), 4.35k Some Other Race Alone residents (0.449%), 1.27k American Indian & Alaska Native Alone residents (0.131%), and 0 Native Hawaiian & Other Pacific Islander Alone residents (0%).

The most common foreign languages spoken in Westchester County, NY are Spanish (188,127 speakers), Italian (15,970 speakers), and Chinese (Incl. Mandarin, Cantonese) (11,237 speakers).

Age

Age by Nativity

36

Median Native-Born Age

± 0.5

48

Median Foreign-Born Age

± 0.5

In 2018, the median age of all people in Westchester County, NY was 40.9. Native-born citizens, with a median age of 36, were generally younger than than foreign-born citizens, with a median age of 48. But people in Westchester County, NY are getting getting younger. In 2017, the average age of all Westchester County, NY residents was 41.

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Heritage

Foreign-Born Population

25.3%

2017 Foreign-Born Population

248k people

25.4%

2016 Foreign-Born Population

247k people

As of 2017, 25.3% of Westchester County, NY residents (248k people) were born outside of the United States, which is higher than the national average of 13.7%. In 2016, the percentage of foreign-born citizens in Westchester County, NY was 25.4%, meaning that the rate has been decreasing.

The following chart shows the percentage of foreign-born residents in Westchester County, NY compared to that of it's neighboring and parent geographies.

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Global Diversity

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Most Common Origin

  1. Dominican Republic

    505,970 ± 17,236 people

  2. China

    407,280 ± 15,504 people

  3. Mexico

    222,031 ± 11,503 people

In 2018, the most common birthplace for the foreign-born residents of New York was Dominican Republic, the natal country of 505,970 New York residents, followed by China with 407,280 and Mexico with 222,031.

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Citizenship

89.7%

2018 Citizenship

87.6%

2017 Citizenship

As of 2018, 89.7% of Westchester County, NY residents were US citizens, which is lower than the national average of 93.2%. In 2017, the percentage of US citizens in Westchester County, NY was 87.6%, meaning that the rate of citizenship has been increasing.

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Race and Ethnicity

Most Common

  1. White Alone

    511k ± 877

  2. Hispanic or Latino

    243k ± 13.6k

  3. Black or African American Alone

    130k ± 2.47k

In 2018, there were 2.1 times more White Alone residents (511k people) in Westchester County, NY than any other race or ethnicity. There were 243k Hispanic or Latino and 130k Black or African American Alone residents, the second and third most common racial or ethnic groups.

The following bar chart shows the 8 races and ethnicities represented in Westchester County, NY as a share of the total population.

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Non-English Speakers

Most Common Languages

  1. Spanish

    188,127 speakers (20.6%)

  2. Italian

    15,970 speakers (1.75%)

  3. Chinese (Incl. Mandarin, Cantonese)

    11,237 speakers (1.23%)

34.6% of Westchester County, NY citizens are speakers of a non-English language, which is higher than the national average of 21.9%. In 2018, the most common non-English language spoken in Westchester County, NY was Spanish. 20.6% of the overall population of Westchester County, NY are native Spanish speakers. 1.75% speak Italian and 1.23% speak Spanish, the next two most common languages.

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Military

Veterans

Most Common Service Period

  1. Vietnam

    8,963 ± 1,411

  2. Gulf War (2001-)

    4,486 ± 1,407

  3. Korea

    4,059 ± 1,133

Westchester County, NY has a large population of military personnel who served in Vietnam, 2 times greater than any other conflict.

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Education

In 2017, universities in Westchester County, NY awarded 10,846 degrees. The student population of Westchester County, NY is skewed towards women, with 16,302 male students and 26,869 female students.

Most students graduating from Universities in Westchester County, NY are White (4,462 and 43%), followed by Hispanic or Latino (2,337 and 22.5%), Black or African American (1,937 and 18.7%), and Unknown (936 and 9.02%).

The largest universities in Westchester County, NY by number of degrees awarded are Mercy College (2,651 and 24.4%), SUNY Westchester Community College (1,794 and 16.5%), and Iona College (1,330 and 12.3%).

The most popular majors in Westchester County, NY are Liberal Arts & Sciences (1,056 and 9.74%), General Business Administration & Management (826 and 7.62%), and Humanistic Studies (610 and 5.62%).

The median tuition costs in Westchester County, NY are $30,250 for private four year colleges, and $6,670 and $16,320 respectively, for public four year colleges for in-state students and out-of-state students.

Concentrations

Most Common

  1. General Social Sciences

    403 degrees awarded

  2. General Business Administration & Management

    399 degrees awarded

  3. Liberal Arts & Sciences

    901 degrees awarded

In 2015, the most common concentation for Bachelors Degree recipients in Westchester County, NY was General Social Sciences with 403 degrees awarded.

This visualization illustrates the percentage of students graduating with a Bachelors Degree from schools in Westchester County, NY according to their major.

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Universities

Largest Universities by degrees awarded

  1. Mercy College

    2,651 degrees awarded

  2. SUNY Westchester Community College

    1,794 degrees awarded

  3. Iona College

    1,330 degrees awarded

$6,670

Median In-State Public

$30,250

Median Private

In 2017, the Westchester County, NY institution with the largest number of graduating students was Mercy College with 2,651 degrees awarded.

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Student Gender for Common Institutions

3,551

Degrees Awarded to Men

7,295

Degrees Awarded to Women

In 2017, 3,551 men were awarded degrees from institutions in Westchester County, NY, which is 0.487 times less than the 7,295 female students who received degrees in the same year.

This chart displays the gender disparity between the top 5 institutions in Westchester County, NY by degrees awarded.

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Student Race and Ethnicity

Most Common Student Race or Ethnicity

  1. White

    4,462 degrees awarded

  2. Hispanic or Latino

    2,337 degrees awarded

  3. Black or African American

    1,937 degrees awarded

In 2017 the majority of degrees awarded at institutions in Westchester County, NY were to White students. These 4,462 degrees mean that there were 1.91 times more White students then the next closest race/ethnicity group, Hispanic or Latino, with 2,337 degrees awarded.

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Housing & Living

The median property value in Westchester County, NY was $560,800 in 2018, which is 2.44 times larger than the national average of $229,700. Between 2017 and 2018 the median property value increased from $547,800 to $560,800, a 2.37% increase. The homeownership rate in Westchester County, NY is 60.6%, which is lower than the national average of 63.9%. People in Westchester County, NY have an average commute time of 33.9 minutes, and they commute by Drove Alone. Car ownership in Westchester County, NY is approximately the same as the national average, with an average of 2 cars per household.

Housing

Property Value

$560,800

2018 Median

± $11,898

$547,800

2017 Median

± $10,671

In 2018, the median property value in Westchester County, NY grew to to $560,800 from the previous year's value of $547,800.

The following charts display, first, the property values in Westchester County, NY compared to it's parent and neighbor geographies and, second, owner-occupied housing units distributed between a series of property value buckets compared to the national averages for each bucket. In Westchester County, NY the largest share of households have a property value in the $500k - $750k range.

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Household Income

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$94,811

Median Household Income

± $3,474

352k

Number of Households

± 9,211

In 2018, the median household income of the 352k households in Westchester County, NY grew to $94,811 from the previous year's value of $90,578.

The following chart displays the households in Westchester County, NY distributed between a series of income buckets compared to the national averages for each bucket. The largest share of households have an income in the $200k+ range.

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Property Taxes

$3k+

Average Range

This chart shows the households in Westchester County, NY distributed between a series of property tax buckets compared to the national averages for each bucket. In Westchester County, NY the largest share of households pay taxes in the $3k+ range.

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Rent vs Own

60.6%

2018 Homeownership

60.6%

2017 Homeownership

In 2018, 60.6% of the housing units in Westchester County, NY were occupied by their owner. This percentage declined from the previous year's rate of 60.6%.

This percentage of owner-occupation is lower than the national average of 63.9%. This chart shows the ownership percentage in Westchester County, NY compared it's parent and neighboring geographies.

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Commute Time

33.9 minutes

Average Travel Time

Using averages, employees in Westchester County, NY have a longer commute time (33.9 minutes) than the normal US worker (25.7 minutes). Additionally, 7.14% of the workforce in Westchester County, NY have "super commutes" in excess of 90 minutes.

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Commuter Transportation

Most Common Method of Travel

  1. Drove Alone

    57.6%

  2. Public Transit

    22.8%

  3. Carpooled

    7.91%

In 2018, the most common method of travel for workers in Westchester County, NY was Drove Alone (57.6%), followed by those who Public Transit (22.8%) and those who Carpooled (7.91%).

The following chart shows the number of households using each mode of transportation over time, using a logarithmic scale on the y-axis to help better show variations in the smaller means of commuting.

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Transportation

Car Ownership

2 cars

Average Number

The following chart displays the households in Westchester County, NY distributed between a series of car ownership buckets compared to the national averages for each bucket. The largest share of households in Westchester County, NY have 2 cars, followed by 1 car.

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