Living in West End, New York
Cost of living, income, home prices, rent and demographics of West End · Census data 2020–2024
West End has 1,891 residents with a median age of 50.3. The median household income is $71,563 (17% lower than the New York median), the median home value is $151,100, the median rent is $1,157/month.
West End at a glance
- Population
- 1,891
- Median age
- 50.3State: 39.8
- Median household income
- $71,563State: $85,974
- Median home value
- $151,100State: $423,800
- Median rent
- $1,157/moState: $1,621
- Homeowners
- 69.2%
- Bachelor's degree or higher
- 45.5%
- Average commute
- 27 min
Is West End a good place to live?
Pros: Home values 64% lower than the state median; an average commute of 27 minutes.
Cons: Median household income 17% lower than the New York median; unemployment of 11.1%; a poverty rate of 20.9%.
The weather is best in June to September.
Cost of living in West End
Housing is the biggest part of the cost of living. In West End the median home value is $151,100, 55% lower than the U.S. median. Renters pay a median of $1,157 per month, which is 40.6% of household income. Homeowners with a mortgage pay $1,397 a month in housing costs.
West End median household income
The median household income in West End is $71,563 and the income per person is $42,262. 20.9% of residents live below the poverty line (New York: 14%).
Housing in West End: homes for sale and rent
- Housing units
- 858
- Owner-occupied
- 69.2%
- Renter-occupied
- 30.8%
- Vacant
- 5.1%Includes seasonal homes
- Median year built
- 1955
- Average household size
- 2.18
West End demographics
- Population
- 1,891
- Median age
- 50.3
- Under 18
- 14.5%
- 65 and older
- 28.3%
- Households
- 814
- Foreign-born
- 9.9%
- Veterans
- 6.6%Adults 18+
Hispanic or Latino can be of any race. Population history of West End ›
Education in West End
45.5% of adults 25 and older in West End have a bachelor's degree or higher (New York: 40.2%), and 13% have a graduate or professional degree.
Jobs and commute in West End
- Unemployment rate
- 11.1%State: 6.4%
- Average commute
- 27 minState: 33 min
- Work from home
- 17.8%
- Drive alone
- 69.8%
- Public transit
- 3%
- Walk to work
- 1.9%
- Homes with broadband
- 100%
West End vs nearby towns
| Town | Population | Median income | Home value | Rent |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| West End | 1,891 | $71,563 | $151,100 | $1,157 |
| Oneonta | 15,045 | $61,111 | $184,100 | $1,021 |
| Laurens | 160 | $74,583 | $139,700 | $1,000 |
| Otego | 936 | $78,804 | $186,100 | $956 |
| Portlandville | 101 | $35,625 | — | — |
| Morris | 626 | $98,500 | $172,500 | — |
| Davenport Center | 414 | $125,517 | $174,200 | — |
| Franklin | 424 | $81,912 | $202,300 | $763 |
| Wells Bridge | 160 | $71,667 | $234,400 | — |
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What is the median household income in West End, NY?
The median household income in West End is $71,563, 17% lower than the New York median of $85,974 (U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-year estimates 2020–2024).
What is the average home price in West End?
The median home value in West End is $151,100, compared with $423,800 in New York.
How much is rent in West End?
The median gross rent in West End is $1,157 per month, about 40.6% of household income.
Is West End, NY a good place to live?
Pluses: home values 64% lower than the state median; an average commute of 27 minutes. Minuses: median household income 17% lower than the New York median; unemployment of 11.1%; a poverty rate of 20.9%.
What is the median age in West End?
The median age in West End is 50.3 years (New York: 39.8).
How long is the commute in West End?
The average commute to work in West End is 27 minutes; 17.8% of workers work from home.
What is the unemployment rate in West End?
The unemployment rate in West End is 11.1% (U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-year estimates 2020–2024).
How educated is West End?
45.5% of adults in West End have a bachelor's degree or higher.
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-year estimates 2020–2024 (margins of error apply, especially in small towns). Figures are in 2024 dollars.
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