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West Valley, NY

New York

West Valley is a small town in New York with a population of 526. Residents earn $65,000 per year, which is 14% below the national average.

3.9 /5.0
B+ Good
526 Population 344/sq mi density
$65,000 Median Income $29,543 per capita
$111,300 Home Value
45°F Avg Temperature 246 sunny days/yr
B+
Overall
3.9 / 5.0
Good overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
A
Economy
4.2 / 5.0
$65,000 median income, 0.0% unemployment
A+
Affordability
5.0 / 5.0
$111,300 home value
C
Education
2.4 / 5.0
17.9% bachelor's degree or higher
Median Income $65,000
14% lower than US avg
Home Value $111,300
61% lower than US avg
Bachelor's+ 17.9%
47% lower than US avg
Obesity Rate 33.6%
5% higher than US avg
Unemployment 0.0%
100% lower than US avg
Poverty Rate 7.4%
40% lower than US avg

How West Valley Compares to the U.S. Average (100% = U.S. avg)

People

Population526
Median Age56.9 yrs
Density344/mi²
Male / Female53% / 47%
Largest GroupWhite 91%
Veterans14.2%

Economy

A
Median Income$65,000
Per Capita$29,543
Unemployment0.0%
Poverty7.4%
County GDP$3,919M
Commute32 min

Housing

A+
Home Value$111,300
RentN/A
OwnershipN/A
Housing Units232
Rent Burden28.0%

Health

Obesity33.6%
Uninsured5.9%
Smoking14.9%
Depression22.6%
Heart Disease5.1%

Climate

Avg Temp45°F (7°C)
AQI36 (Good)
Rain49.1 in/yr
Sunny Days246/yr
Elevation1,556 ft (474 m)

Education

C
Bachelor's+17.9%
High School+98.6%
Graduate+4.3%
School Score5.39

Community

2024 VoteR 66% / D 34%
Commute32 min
Broadband79.8%
EV Stations1
Libraries13

Is West Valley a Good Place to Live?

Based on current data, West Valley receives an overall livability score of 3.9 out of 5.0, earning a grade of B+. Key strengths include low unemployment, affordable housing, abundant sunshine, a low poverty rate. West Valley offers a solid quality of life with a good balance of affordability, safety, and opportunity.

Economy & Jobs

The median household income in West Valley is $65,000, 14% below the national average of $75,149. The job market is very strong with unemployment at just 0.0%. Only 7.4% of residents live below the poverty line, well below the national rate of 12.4%. Workers commute an average of 32 minutes.

Cost of Living & Housing

The median home value in West Valley is $111,300, 61% below the national median — offering relatively affordable homeownership. At just 1.7x median income, home prices are very affordable relative to local earnings.

Education

17.9% of residents hold a bachelor's degree, below the national average of 33.7%. 98.6% have completed high school. Area schools have an average test score of 5.4/10.

Climate & Weather

West Valley has a cool climate with an average annual temperature of 45°F. Winters average 22°F in January while summers reach 67°F in July. The area gets 246 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 49.1 inches, including 133.3 inches of snow. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 36.

West Valley has a population of 526 with a density of 344 people per square mile. The median age is 56.9 years, 46% older than the national median of 38.9. The city is predominantly White (91.4%), with 3% Black.

Population

526
Total Population
344
People / sq mi
56.9yrs
Median Age
46% above US avg
1.5mi²
Land Area

Gender Distribution

Male 52.7%
Female 47.3%

Race & Ethnicity

West Valley vs U.S. Average

Language Spoken at Home

English Only95.2%
21% above US avg
Spanish4.8%
64% below US avg

Social Characteristics

West Valley vs U.S. Average

The median household income in West Valley is $65,000, which is 14% below the national average of $75,149. The unemployment rate is 0.0% (below the 3.6% US average). 7.4% of residents live below the poverty line. Workers commute an average of 32 minutes.

Income: West Valley vs U.S.

Commute Mode

Income

Median HH Income$65,000
14% below US avg
Per Capita Income$29,543
Avg Weekly Wage$1,039
IRS Avg AGI$61,456

Employment & Poverty

Unemployment0.0%
100% below US avg
Poverty Rate7.4%
40% below US avg
Establishments (County)1,778
County GDP$3,919M

Business (County)

Restaurants201
Healthcare159
Retail284
Manufacturing66

Tax & Cost of Living

Property Tax (IRS)$6,494
86% above US avg
Cost of Living107.90 (100=avg)
Effective Tax Rate5.83%

Commute & Transportation

Commute Time31.5 min
Drive Alone90.2%
Public Transit0.0%
Work from Home0.0%

Walkability

The median home value in West Valley is $111,300, 61% below the national average.

Home Value Sources

Ownership Split

Home Values

Census Median$111,300
61% below US avg

Real Estate Market (Redfin)

Rental Costs

Rent Burden28.0%

HUD Fair Market Rent

Studio$1,215
1 Bedroom$1,315
2 Bedrooms$1,579
3 Bedrooms$1,976
4 Bedrooms$2,193

Ownership & Property

Owner-Occupied87.6%
Housing Units232
Median Year Built1947

Property Tax

Avg Tax (IRS)$6,494
86% above US avg
Effective Rate5.83%
In West Valley, 33.6% of adults are obese (above the 32.1% national rate). 5.9% of residents lack health insurance. 14.9% are current smokers. 22.6% report depression. 23.3% are physically inactive.

Health Metrics: West Valley vs U.S. Average (%)

Chronic Conditions

Obesity33.6%
5% above US avg
Diabetes8.1%
Heart Disease5.1%
High Blood Pressure30.0%
Asthma11.3%
COPD6.4%
Cancer7.6%
Stroke2.8%

Behaviors & Mental Health

Smoking14.9%
6% above US avg
Binge Drinking20.6%
Physical Inactivity23.3%
Depression22.6%
Mental Distress18.3%
Physical Distress12.8%
Short Sleep39.2%

Healthcare Access

Insurance Rate91.9%
Uninsured5.9%
31% below US avg
Primary Care1:2,316
Dentists1:2,184
Mental Health1:521
Checkup Rate78.2%
Dental Visits59.8%
Premature Death10,681/100K

Food & Exercise

Food Environment8.0/10
Exercise Access59.2%
Healthcare Facilities159
West Valley has an average annual temperature of 45°F (7°C). Winters average 22°F in January while summers reach 67°F in July. Annual precipitation is 49.1 inches. The area enjoys 246 sunny days per year. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 36.

Temperature

22°F Jan (-6°C) 67°F Jul (19°C)
Annual Average44.9°F
17% below US avg
January Average22°F (-6°C)
July Average67°F (19°C)
Sunny Days246 days/yr

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall49.1 inches
29% above US avg
Snowfall133.3 inches/yr

Air Quality

AQI Median36.0
RatingGood

Geography

Elevation1,556 ft (474 m)
Area1.5 sq mi (4.0 km²)
Population Density344/sq mi
Coordinates42.4025°N, 78.6061°W
TimezoneAmerica/New_York
County FIPS36009
It is classified as Nonmetro — Urban 20K+, adjacent. 17.9% of residents hold a bachelor's degree or higher (47% below US avg). In the 2024 election, the county voted Republican by a 32.8-point margin. 79.8% of households have broadband internet.

2024 Presidential Election (County)

R 66.4%
D 33.6%

Winner: Republican by 32.8 points

Education

Bachelor's Degree+17.9%
47% below US avg
High School+98.6%
Graduate Degree+4.3%
School Test Score5.39
C Education Grade (2.4/5.0)

Urban-Rural Classification

RUCC Code 4Nonmetro — Urban 20K+, adjacent
Population Density344/sq mi
Total Area1.5 sq mi

Infrastructure & Services

Broadband Access79.8%
EV Charging Stations1
Alt Fuel Stations1
Public Libraries13
Healthcare Facilities159
Restaurants201
Retail Stores284

Safety & Disasters

Fatal Crashes (County/yr)12

Commute & Transportation

Avg Commute31.5 min
Drive Alone90.2%
Public Transit0.0%
Work from Home0.0%

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