Westmere New York Map

About Westmere, New York

Westmere is a locality in Albany County, New York, United States. It has a population of approximately 8,334. The population density is 927.9 people per km². Westmere is located at 42.6912°N, 73.8687°W. It observes the Eastern Time (America/New_York) timezone. ZIP code: 12203.

Westmere unfolds across a landscape shaped by the gentle inclination of the land towards the vast, shimmering expanse of the Hudson River. It lies 2.4 miles east-south-east of Guilderland, NY (from Guilderland, NY: bearing 113°T), and is situated 6.3 miles west-north-west of Albany. Here, the terrain rises and falls with a quiet grace, dotted with mature trees whose branches reach skyward like ancient supplicants. The air carries a crispness, a subtle scent of pine and damp earth, particularly potent after a spring rain, promising the lushness of summer. It is a place where the sky often feels immense, a broad canvas for the shifting moods of the weather, and where twilight descends with a soft, diffused light that bathes the rolling hills in hues of lavender and rose. The character of Westmere is one of understated beauty, a subtle harmony between the built environment and the enduring natural world. The history of Westmere is intertwined with the broader narrative of settlement along the Hudson, a river that has served as both highway and lifeline for centuries. Its economic pulse, once perhaps more agrarian, now beats with the steady rhythm of a community serving the needs of a larger metropolitan area, yet retaining its distinct identity. Local businesses, from unassuming diners to specialized shops, contribute to a sense of place, fostering a local economy that values connection. The proximity to the river, though not always directly visible from every corner of Westmere, remains a constant, an invisible current in the town’s consciousness, influencing its breezes and the very quality of its light. This connection to the past, to the river's enduring presence, gives Westmere a grounding, a sense of belonging that is palpable to those who live within its embrace.

About This Westmere Map Page

This page provides an embedded street and satellite map of Westmere, New York — switch between views using the small square in the bottom left-hand corner of the map. Coordinates: 42.691189, -73.868734. Live weather conditions are sourced directly from the National Weather Service, with current observations and a 7-day forecast also powered by Open-Meteo. Real-time local news and world news feeds keep the page current, while a Wikipedia summary or an editorially written description provides background on Westmere and Albany County.

Detailed location data for Westmere includes the ZIP code (12203), telephone area code (518), county seat of Albany County (Albany), and school district assignment (Guilderland Central School District). These are among the most commonly searched location details for any US city or town.

Location data is drawn from the USGS Geographic Names Information System (GNIS) and cross-verified against 2020 US Census records by coordinate proximity — ensuring the correct Westmere is identified even where the name is shared across multiple counties or states. Population figures are sourced from the 2020 US Census.