Living in West Valley, New York
Cost of living, income, home prices, rent and demographics of West Valley · Census data 2020–2024
West Valley has 489 residents with a median age of 56.9. The median household income is $70,357 (18% lower than the New York median), the median home value is $126,700.
West Valley is a small town, so Census survey estimates have wide margins of error. Treat percentages as approximate.
West Valley at a glance
- Population
- 489
- Median age
- 56.9State: 39.8
- Median household income
- $70,357State: $85,974
- Median home value
- $126,700State: $423,800
- Homeowners
- 88.7%
- Bachelor's degree or higher
- 11.9%
- Average commute
- 36 min
Is West Valley a good place to live?
Pros: Home values 70% lower than the state median; a poverty rate of 10.4%.
Cons: Median household income 18% lower than the New York median; an average commute of 36 minutes.
The weather is best in June to September.
Cost of living in West Valley
Housing is the biggest part of the cost of living. In West Valley the median home value is $126,700, 62% lower than the U.S. median. Renters pay a median of — per month. Homeowners with a mortgage pay $1,283 a month in housing costs.
West Valley median household income
The median household income in West Valley is $70,357 and the income per person is $33,576. 10.4% of residents live below the poverty line (New York: 14%).
Housing in West Valley: homes for sale and rent
- Housing units
- 212
- Owner-occupied
- 88.7%
- Renter-occupied
- 11.3%
- Vacant
- 0%Includes seasonal homes
- Median year built
- 1941
- Average household size
- 2.31
West Valley demographics
- Population
- 489
- Median age
- 56.9
- Under 18
- 18%
- 65 and older
- 30.9%
- Households
- 212
- Foreign-born
- 0%
- Veterans
- 10.5%Adults 18+
Hispanic or Latino can be of any race. Population history of West Valley ›
Education in West Valley
11.9% of adults 25 and older in West Valley have a bachelor's degree or higher (New York: 40.2%), and 1% have a graduate or professional degree.
Jobs and commute in West Valley
- Unemployment rate
- 0%State: 6.4%
- Average commute
- 36 minState: 33 min
- Work from home
- 3.5%
- Drive alone
- 79.4%
- Public transit
- 0%
- Walk to work
- 0%
- Homes with broadband
- 85.4%
West Valley vs nearby towns
| Town | Population | Median income | Home value | Rent |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| West Valley | 489 | $70,357 | $126,700 | — |
| Machias | 751 | $74,178 | $49,600 | $1,102 |
| Lime Lake | 656 | $46,686 | $108,200 | $890 |
| Springville | 4,190 | $71,996 | $195,300 | $710 |
| Delevan | 1,275 | $64,194 | $116,300 | $817 |
| Franklinville | 1,938 | $72,115 | $97,100 | $719 |
| Ellicottville | 348 | $86,042 | $377,300 | $1,160 |
| Arcade | 1,915 | $58,695 | $172,300 | $805 |
| Cattaraugus | 1,034 | $60,341 | $71,200 | $683 |
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What is the median household income in West Valley, NY?
The median household income in West Valley is $70,357, 18% 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 Valley?
The median home value in West Valley is $126,700, compared with $423,800 in New York.
Is West Valley, NY a good place to live?
Pluses: home values 70% lower than the state median; a poverty rate of 10.4%. Minuses: median household income 18% lower than the New York median; an average commute of 36 minutes.
What is the median age in West Valley?
The median age in West Valley is 56.9 years (New York: 39.8).
How long is the commute in West Valley?
The average commute to work in West Valley is 36 minutes; 3.5% of workers work from home.
What is the unemployment rate in West Valley?
The unemployment rate in West Valley is 0% (U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-year estimates 2020–2024).
How educated is West Valley?
11.9% of adults in West Valley 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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