Living in West Seneca, New York
Cost of living, income, home prices, rent and demographics of West Seneca · Census data 2020–2024
West Seneca has 45,303 residents with a median age of 43.5. The median household income is $79,709 (7% lower than the New York median), the median home value is $232,800, the median rent is $1,106/month.
West Seneca at a glance
- Population
- 45,303
- Median age
- 43.5State: 39.8
- Median household income
- $79,709State: $85,974
- Median home value
- $232,800State: $423,800
- Median rent
- $1,106/moState: $1,621
- Homeowners
- 76.9%
- Bachelor's degree or higher
- 34.5%
- Average commute
- 23 min
Is West Seneca a good place to live?
Pros: Home values 45% lower than the state median; an average commute of 23 minutes; unemployment of 4.7%; a poverty rate of 8.8%.
Cons: Median household income 7% lower than the New York median.
The weather is best in June to September.
Cost of living in West Seneca
Housing is the biggest part of the cost of living. In West Seneca the median home value is $232,800, 30% lower than the U.S. median. Renters pay a median of $1,106 per month, which is 28.8% of household income. Homeowners with a mortgage pay $1,644 a month in housing costs.
West Seneca median household income
The median household income in West Seneca is $79,709 and the income per person is $43,684. 8.8% of residents live below the poverty line (New York: 14%).
Housing in West Seneca: homes for sale and rent
- Housing units
- 21,150
- Owner-occupied
- 76.9%
- Renter-occupied
- 23.1%
- Vacant
- 5.3%Includes seasonal homes
- Median year built
- 1967
- Average household size
- 2.24
West Seneca demographics
- Population
- 45,303
- Median age
- 43.5
- Under 18
- 18.7%
- 65 and older
- 20.4%
- Households
- 20,019
- Foreign-born
- 2.6%
- Veterans
- 6.7%Adults 18+
Hispanic or Latino can be of any race. Population history of West Seneca ›
Education in West Seneca
34.5% of adults 25 and older in West Seneca have a bachelor's degree or higher (New York: 40.2%), and 12.8% have a graduate or professional degree.
Jobs and commute in West Seneca
- Unemployment rate
- 4.7%State: 6.4%
- Average commute
- 23 minState: 33 min
- Work from home
- 10.2%
- Drive alone
- 81.2%
- Public transit
- 0.4%
- Walk to work
- 0.5%
- Homes with broadband
- 90.7%
West Seneca vs nearby towns
| Town | Population | Median income | Home value | Rent |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| West Seneca | 45,303 | $79,709 | $232,800 | $1,106 |
| Sloan | 3,751 | $72,214 | $146,900 | $1,135 |
| Lackawanna | 19,753 | $52,110 | $140,700 | $872 |
| Cheektowaga | 76,056 | $68,613 | $185,500 | $1,055 |
| Blasdell | 2,549 | $69,856 | $170,200 | $803 |
| Orchard Park | 3,072 | $99,904 | $399,400 | $1,192 |
| Depew | 15,000 | $73,556 | $196,500 | $1,061 |
| Elma Center | 2,814 | $121,425 | $423,000 | $1,395 |
| Lancaster | 10,113 | $66,148 | $202,200 | $969 |
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What is the median household income in West Seneca, NY?
The median household income in West Seneca is $79,709, 7% 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 Seneca?
The median home value in West Seneca is $232,800, compared with $423,800 in New York.
How much is rent in West Seneca?
The median gross rent in West Seneca is $1,106 per month, about 28.8% of household income.
Is West Seneca, NY a good place to live?
Pluses: home values 45% lower than the state median; an average commute of 23 minutes; unemployment of 4.7%; a poverty rate of 8.8%. Minuses: median household income 7% lower than the New York median.
What is the median age in West Seneca?
The median age in West Seneca is 43.5 years (New York: 39.8).
How long is the commute in West Seneca?
The average commute to work in West Seneca is 23 minutes; 10.2% of workers work from home.
What is the unemployment rate in West Seneca?
The unemployment rate in West Seneca is 4.7% (U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-year estimates 2020–2024).
How educated is West Seneca?
34.5% of adults in West Seneca 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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