What kinds of homes are in West Hills, NY?
West Hills, NY has 2,062 (±205) homes (2020–2024 American Community Survey).
That is about 420 homes per square mile of land.
92.7% are detached single-family houses.
5.5% are in buildings of two to four units.
0.0% are in buildings of five or more units.
Figures last updated on .
- Housing units
- 2,062 (±205)
- Detached houses
- 92.7%
- 2–4 unit buildings
- 5.5%
- 5+ unit buildings
- 0.0%
Homes in West Hills by building size
| Building type | West Hills | Suffolk County | New York | United States |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Single-family, detached | 92.7% (±4.7 points) | 79.7% | 41.2% | 61.3% |
| Single-family, attached (townhouse, rowhouse) | 1.8% (±1.7 points) | 5.9% | 5.5% | 6.2% |
| 2 units | 1.6% (±2.4 points) | 2.6% | 9.6% | 3.4% |
| 3 or 4 units | 3.9% (±4.3 points) | 2.1% | 6.9% | 4.3% |
| 5 to 9 units | 0.0% (±2.0 points) | 2.2% | 5.2% | 4.5% |
| 10 to 19 units | 0.0% (±2.0 points) | 2.6% | 4.4% | 4.3% |
| 20 or more units | 0.0% (±2.0 points) | 3.6% | 25.1% | 10.3% |
| Mobile home | 0.0% (±2.0 points) | 1.3% | 2.1% | 5.6% |
| Boat, RV, van, etc. | 0.0% (±2.0 points) | 0.0% | 0.0% | 0.1% |
In West Hills, the share of homes in buildings of five or more units is lower than in Suffolk County (8.4%).
It is also lower than in New York (34.7%).
It is lower than the national figure (19.1%).
Homes in buildings of 5 or more units in places near West Hills
| Place | Distance | Homes in buildings of 5 or more units | Compared with this place |
|---|---|---|---|
| West Hills | — | 0.0% (±3.5 points) | — |
| Woodbury (community) | 2.0 mi | 17.7% (±5.4 points) | Higher |
| South Huntington | 2.2 mi | 1.2% (±1.2 points) | Not measurably different |
| Huntington Station | 2.3 mi | 6.6% (±1.8 points) | Higher |
| Melville | 2.9 mi | 15.0% (±3.2 points) | Higher |
| Cold Spring Harbor | 3.3 mi | 0.6% (±5.6 points) | Not measurably different |
| Plainview | 3.3 mi | 5.2% (±1.7 points) | Higher |
| Village of Laurel Hollow | 3.4 mi | 0.6% (±9.1 points) | Not measurably different |
| Syosset | 3.6 mi | 2.8% (±1.8 points) | Not measurably different |
Nearby places with a measurably higher figure: Woodbury (community), NY (17.7%), Huntington Station, NY (6.6%), Melville, NY (15.0%).
Distance is measured in a straight line between the Census Bureau’s internal points for each place.
Homes in buildings of 5 or more units across Suffolk County, place by place
| Rank | Place | Homes in buildings of 5 or more units |
|---|---|---|
| 98 (tie) | Northville (community) | 0.0% (±8.8 points) |
| 98 (tie) | Orient | 0.0% (±6.2 points) |
| 98 (tie) | Shelter Island (community) | 0.0% (±5.2 points) |
| 98 (tie) | Springs | 0.0% (±1.4 points) |
| 98 (tie) | Water Mill | 0.0% (±2.8 points) |
| 98 (tie) | West Bay Shore | 0.0% (±4.5 points) |
| 98 (tie) | West Hills | 0.0% (±3.5 points) |
Showing 7 of 112 places in Suffolk County, ranked from highest to lowest.
West Hills is a census-designated place: an unincorporated community the Census Bureau draws for statistics, with no municipal government of its own.
It lies inside the Town of Huntington, whose figures include it.
Survey years: 2020–2024 (American Community Survey 5-year estimates).
Margins of error are at the 90% confidence level.
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Questions about West Hills
How many homes are in West Hills?
West Hills, NY has an estimated 2,062 (±205) housing units, occupied and vacant (2020–2024 American Community Survey).
Are most homes in West Hills houses or apartments?
92.7% are detached houses and 1.8% attached houses, while 5.5% are in buildings of two or more units.
How many two-family and small multifamily homes are in West Hills?
5.5% of homes in West Hills are in buildings of two to four units, the small rental buildings that are often owner-occupied.
Sources
To check these figures in the Census Bureau’s own API, request the variables below from the 2024 ACS 5-year data profile (acs/acs5/profile) for West Hills CDP, New York (place:80258, in state:36).
Each estimate (E or PE) has a margin of error beside it (M or PM).
The API needs a free key.
DP04_0001E, DP04_0001M, DP04_0007PE, DP04_0007PM, DP04_0008PE, DP04_0008PM, DP04_0009PE, DP04_0009PM, DP04_0010PE, DP04_0010PM, DP04_0011PE, DP04_0011PM, DP04_0012PE, DP04_0012PM, DP04_0013PE, DP04_0013PM, DP04_0014PE, DP04_0014PM, DP04_0015PE, DP04_0015PM
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Figures last updated on .
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