At a Glance
Median Income
$75,465
$41,853 per capita
Home Value
$215,000
Zillow: $254,640
Median Rent
$1,040/mo
26.5% of income on rent
Bachelor's Degree+
33.2%
94.8% high school+
Unemployment
4.9%
4.0% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
31.0%
12.0% smoking rate
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)
Thin vertical line = U.S. national average (100%)
Is West Seneca a Good Place to Live?
A
4.3 / 5.0 - Great
Based on economy, affordability, safety, and education metrics compared to national averages.
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 4.9% (36% above 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.
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. Annual precipitation totals 40.7 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 43.
Data Overview
People
Population45,329
Median Age44.3 yrs
Density2,119/mi²
Male / Female49% / 52%
Foreign Born2.4%
Veterans7.2%
Economy
A
Median Income$75,465
Per Capita$41,853
Unemployment4.9%
Poverty4.0%
County GDP$81,132M
Avg Weekly Wage$1,288
Housing
A+
Home Value$215,000
Rent$1,040
Ownership76.4%
Zillow$254,640
Housing Units21,202
Rent Burden26.5%
Health
Obesity31.0%
Diabetes7.6%
Smoking12.0%
Heart Disease4.7%
Premature Death8,238/100K
Climate
Avg Temp49°F
Rain40.7 in/yr
AQI43 (Good)
Elevation646 ft
Education
B+
Bachelor's+33.2%
High School+94.8%
Graduate+11.4%
School Score5.6/10
Community
2024 VoteR 45% / D 55%
Commute23 min
Broadband89.9%
Internet Speed218 Mbps
EV Stations2
Libraries39
Did You Know?
The median home in West Seneca was built in 1965.
The nearest airport is Buffalo Niagara International (7 miles).
The Gini coefficient (income inequality) is 0.463 (U.S. avg: 0.490).
Natural hazard risk is rated "Relatively High" by FEMA.
13.0% of the population has a disability.
Average internet download speed is 218 Mbps.
There are 2,341 restaurants in the area.
The county recorded 52 fatal vehicle crashes.