Westchester County, NY — Employment & Commuting
Labor force, unemployment, commute methods, and work-from-home rates
Employment Overview
Source: Census Bureau ACS (2023)Unemployment Rate
6.0%
Labor Force
528,382
Employed
496,310
Mean Commute
29 min
Work from Home
17.3%
Commute Methods
Source: Census Bureau ACS (2023)Drive Alone51.6%
Carpool7.2%
Public Transit17.7%
Walk4.0%
Bike0.2%
Work from Home17.3%
Employment by Sector
Source: Census Bureau ACS (2023)Private Sector89.4%
Government42.0%
Self-Employed5.8%
Westchester County, NY has an unemployment rate of 6.0% according to 2023 Census Bureau estimates. The labor force consists of 528,382 people. The average commute time is 29 minutes. 17.3% of workers work from home. 89.4% of workers are in the private sector.