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West Seneca, NY
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West Seneca, NY
At a Glance
How West Seneca Compares to the U.S. Average
Each bar shows West Seneca's value as a percentage of the national average (100% = U.S. avg)
Is West Seneca a Good Place to Live?
Economy & Jobs
West Seneca residents earn a median household income of $75,465 , which is 0% below the national average of $75,149. Per capita income is $41,853. The unemployment rate stands at 3.2% (11% below the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 4.0% of residents live below the poverty line. The area is home to 25,097 business establishments, including 2,341 restaurants.
Housing & Cost of Living
The median home value in West Seneca is $215,000 , 24% below the national median of $281,900. Zillow estimates the typical home at $254,640. Median rent is $1,040/month, with 26.5% of renters spending more than 30% of income on housing. The cost of living index is 107.9 (100 = national average). The median home was built in 1965.
Safety & Crime
West Seneca reports 429 violent crimes per 100,000 residents , which is 13% above the national average of 380/100K. Property crime is 2,298/100K.
Education
33.2% of adults in West Seneca hold a bachelor's degree or higher (1% below the national average). 94.8% have completed high school. Local schools score 5.6/10 in standardized testing.
Climate & Weather
West Seneca has an average annual temperature of 49°F (9°C). Winters average 26°F in January while summers reach 72°F in July. The area gets 246 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 40.7 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 36.