West Hills, NY Economy


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West Hills, NY is a small town located in Orange County New York. It has a unique charm that makes it attractive to new residents. The town is home to a variety of local businesses, such as Village Market, West Hills Farms and Daily Bread Bakery. Rent for a two bedroom apartment is much higher than the US average at $2,550 — almost twice as much as the US average of $1,430. Despite this high rent, West Hills still offers a great cost of living due to its low grocery cost index — 108 compared to 100 in the US — which allows residents to purchase their groceries at more affordable prices than many other locations in the country.

West Hills has an unemployment rate of 6.1%. The US average is 6.0%.

West Hills has seen the job market decrease by -6.6% over the last year. Future job growth over the next ten years is predicted to be 26.8%, which is lower than the US average of 33.5%.

Tax Rates for West Hills
- The Sales Tax Rate for West Hills is 8.6%. The US average is 7.3%.
- The Income Tax Rate for West Hills is 6.5%. The US average is 4.6%.
- Tax Rates can have a big impact when Comparing Cost of Living.

Income and Salaries for West Hills
- The average income of a West Hills resident is $72,295 a year. The US average is $37,638 a year.
- The Median household income of a West Hills resident is $159,946 a year. The US average is $69,021 a year.

Income by Population Percent

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