West Valley, NY

Full City Profile · New York · Cattaraugus County County

3.9 /5.0
B+ Good
526 Population 344/sq mi density
$65,000 Median Income $29,543 per capita
$111,300 Home Value $241,530 Zillow
46°F Avg Temperature
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, /mo rent
C
Education
2.4 / 5.0
17.9% bachelor's degree or higher

West Valley, NY

At a Glance

Median Income
$65,000
14% below
$29,543 per capita
Home Value
$111,300
61% below
Zillow: $241,530
Bachelor's Degree+
17.9%
47% below
98.6% high school+
Unemployment
0.0%
100% below
7.4% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
33.6%
5% above
14.9% smoking rate
Avg Temperature
46°F

How West Valley Compares to the U.S. Average

Each bar shows West Valley's value as a percentage of the national average (100% = U.S. avg)

Income
86%
Home Value
39%
Poverty
60%
Bachelor's
53%
Unemployment
0%
Thin vertical line = U.S. national average (100%)

Is West Valley a Good Place to Live?

B+
3.9 / 5.0 - Good
Based on economy, affordability, safety, and education metrics compared to national averages.

Economy & Jobs

West Valley residents earn a median household income of $65,000 , which is 14% below the national average of $75,149. Per capita income is $29,543. The unemployment rate stands at 0.0% (100% below the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 7.4% of residents live below the poverty line. The area is home to 1,778 business establishments, including 201 restaurants.

Housing & Cost of Living

The median home value in West Valley is $111,300 , 61% below the national median of $281,900. Zillow estimates the typical home at $241,530. The cost of living index is 107.9 (100 = national average). The median home was built in 1947.

Education

17.9% of adults in West Valley hold a bachelor's degree or higher (47% below the national average). 98.6% have completed high school. Local schools score 5.3/10 in standardized testing.

Climate & Weather

West Valley has an average annual temperature of 46°F (8°C). Winters average 22°F in January while summers reach 68°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 44.6 inches.

Data Overview

People

Population526
Median Age56.9 yrs
Density344/mi²
Male / Female53% / 47%
Foreign Born1.1%
Veterans14.2%

Economy

A
Median Income$65,000
Per Capita$29,543
Unemployment0.0%
Poverty7.4%
County GDP$3,919M
Avg Weekly Wage$1,039

Housing

A+
Home Value$111,300
Rent
Ownership87.6%
Zillow$241,530
Housing Units232
Rent Burden28.0%

Health

Obesity33.6%
Diabetes8.1%
Smoking14.9%
Heart Disease5.1%
Premature Death10,681/100K

Climate

Avg Temp46°F
Rain44.6 in/yr
Elevation1,556 ft

Education

C
Bachelor's+17.9%
High School+98.6%
Graduate+4.3%
School Score5.3/10

Community

2024 VoteR 66% / D 34%
Commute32 min
Broadband79.8%
Internet Speed129 Mbps
EV Stations1
Libraries13

Did You Know?

The median home in West Valley was built in 1947.
The nearest airport is Buffalo Niagara International (38 miles).
The Gini coefficient (income inequality) is 0.441 (U.S. avg: 0.490).
Natural hazard risk is rated "Relatively Moderate" by FEMA.
18.1% of the population has a disability.
Average internet download speed is 129 Mbps.
There are 201 restaurants in the area.
The county recorded 12 fatal vehicle crashes.