Woodmere is a medium-sized coastal town (i.e. on the ocean, a bay, or inlet) located in the state of New York. With a population of 18,669 people and three associated neighborhoods, Woodmere is the 98th largest community in New York. Woodmere home prices are not only among the most expensive in New York, but Woodmere real estate also consistently ranks among the most expensive in America.Woodmere is a decidedly white-collar town, with fully 93.65% of the workforce employed in white-collar jobs, well above the national average. Overall, Woodmere is a town of professionals, managers, and sales and office workers. There are especially a lot of people living in Woodmere who work in teaching (14.09%), management occupations (13.75%), and healthcare (11.50%). Also of interest is that Woodmere has more people living here who work in computers and math than 95% of the places in the US. A relatively large number of people in Woodmere telecommute to their jobs. Overall, about 21.57% of the workforce works from home. While this may seem like a small number, as a fraction of the total workforce it ranks among the highest in the country. These workers are often telecommuters who work in knowledge-based, white-collar professions. For example, Silicon Valley has large numbers of people who telecommute. Other at-home workers may be self-employed people who operate small businesses out of their homes. Woodmere is a good choice for families with children because of several factors. Many other families with children live here, making it a place where both parents and children are more likely to develop social ties with other families. The town’s good public school district and large population of college-educated adults provide an environment conducive to academic success. Many people own their own single-family homes, providing areas for children to play and stability in the community. Finally, Woodmere’s overall crime rate is lower than average for the country. Woodmere is also nautical, which means that parts of it are somewhat historic and touch the ocean or tidal bodies of water, such as inlets and bays. Quite often, nautical areas such as these attract visitors and locals who come to enjoy the scenery and various waterfront activities. One downside of living in Woodmere is that it can take a long time to commute to work. In Woodmere, the average commute to work is 37.34 minutes, which is quite a bit higher than the national average. On the other hand, local public transit is widely used in the town, so leaving the car at home and taking transit is often a viable alternative. Even though Woodmere is a smaller town, it has many people who hop on public transportation – mostly the train for their daily commute to work. Typically, these people are commuting to good jobs in the surrounding cities.Do you like to read, write and learn? If you move to Woodmere, you'll likely find that many of your neighbors like to as well. Woodmere is one of the more educated communities in America, with a full 63.65% of its adults having a college degree or even advanced degree, compared to a national average across all communities of 21.84%. The per capita income in Woodmere in 2022 was $62,638, which is wealthy relative to New York and the nation. This equates to an annual income of $250,552 for a family of four. Woodmere is a somewhat ethnically-diverse town. The people who call Woodmere home describe themselves as belonging to a variety of racial and ethnic groups. The greatest number of Woodmere residents report their race to be White, followed by Black or African-American. Important ancestries of people in Woodmere include Polish, Russian, European, Eastern European, and Irish. The most common language spoken in Woodmere is English. Other important languages spoken here include German/Yiddish and Spanish.
