West Seneca, New York
Among the top 2% of US places for getting around.
AffordabilityAffordability: grade F, better than 9% of US places
WeatherWeather: grade D, better than 18% of US places
Safety & WellbeingSafety & Wellbeing: grade C, better than 38% of US places
Getting AroundGetting Around: grade A+, better than 98% of US places
Lifestyle & ConnectivityLifestyle & Connectivity: grade C, better than 34% of US places
- top 2% for airport distance
- top 10% for walkability
- bottom 3% for sunny days
West Seneca is a mid-size city in New York with about 45,000 residents. It grades A+ for getting around and F for affordability. Standout strengths include airport distance, walkability, and school quality. It rates lower on annual snowfall and sunny days.
Climate
Warm summers · Cold winters · Moderate rain · Heavy snow
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Precipitation 4.1 in3.1 in
humid 72%dry
Livability factors
Affordability
Median Household Income$75k67th percentile — neutral, not ranked
Cost of Living$49kbetter than 36% of US places
Home Value$198k60th percentile — neutral, not ranked
Monthly Rent$999better than 41% of US places
Monthly Owner Costs$1kbetter than 38% of US places
Property Tax Rate2.50%better than 4% of US places
Income Tax10.90%better than 8% of US places
Sales Tax8.53%better than 26% of US places
Estimated total tax burden20.26%better than 6% of US places
Unemployment4.4%better than 45% of US places
Weather
Winter Temp (Jan)25°F25th percentile — neutral, not ranked
Summer Temp (Jul)71°F20th percentile — neutral, not ranked
Annual Precipitation41.5 in49th percentile — neutral, not ranked
Annual Snowfall95.4 inbetter than 3% of US places
Sunny Days158 daysbetter than 3% of US places
Summer Humidity60°Fbetter than 71% of US places
Comfortable Days95 daysbetter than 79% of US places
Safety & Wellbeing
Natural Disaster Risk39.4better than 82% of US places
Air Quality53 AQIbetter than 11% of US places
School Quality99.4better than 85% of US places
Violent Crime1238/100kbetter than 26% of US places
Property Crime1921/100kbetter than 21% of US places
Community
Population45,38797th percentile — neutral, not ranked
Median Age44.664th percentile — neutral, not ranked
Racial Diversity0.1132nd percentile — neutral, not ranked
Male/Female Ratio0.9133rd percentile — neutral, not ranked
Political LeaningD+1517th percentile — neutral, not ranked
White (%)92.6%70th percentile — neutral, not ranked
Black (%)1.6%63rd percentile — neutral, not ranked
Hispanic (%)3.3%48th percentile — neutral, not ranked
Asian (%)0.4%61st percentile — neutral, not ranked
Other / Multiracial (%)2.1%41st percentile — neutral, not ranked
Getting Around
Commute Time22 minbetter than 78% of US places
Walkability11.1/20better than 90% of US places
Airport Distance7 mibetter than 98% of US places
Lifestyle & Connectivity
Broadband Access88.5%better than 59% of US places
Amenities Nearby46.93better than 38% of US places
Park & Nature AccessModeratebetter than 33% of US places
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Frequently asked questions
- Is West Seneca an affordable place to live?
- West Seneca is relatively expensive. Its cost-of-living index is $49k, better than 36% of comparable areas.
- What is the median home value in West Seneca?
- The median home value in West Seneca is $198k, per the U.S. Census ACS (5-Year).
- What is the median household income in West Seneca?
- Median household income in West Seneca is $75k, per the U.S. Census ACS (5-Year).
- How much is rent in West Seneca?
- Median gross rent in West Seneca is $999 a month, per the U.S. Census ACS (5-Year).
- Is West Seneca safe?
- West Seneca is higher-crime than most comparable areas, with a violent crime rate of 1238/100k (better than 26%). Property crime is 1921/100k.
- What is the weather like in West Seneca?
- West Seneca averages 71°F in July and 25°F in January, with 41.5 in of annual precipitation and about 158 sunny days a year.
- How are the schools in West Seneca?
- Public-school quality in West Seneca is above average, scoring better than 85% of comparable areas on a composite of graduation rates, spending, and student-teacher ratio.
- How long is the commute in West Seneca?
- The average one-way commute in West Seneca is 22 min.
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Data sources
- EPA Air Quality (AQI)
- EPA Smart Location Database
- EPI Family Budget Calculator
- FAA airport enplanements
- FBI Uniform Crime Reports
- FEMA National Risk Index
- MIT Election Data Lab (2020)
- NCES School Finance Survey
- NOAA Climate Normals (1991–2020)
- NOAA nClimGrid
- OpenStreetMap
- Tax Foundation + state revenue depts
- U.S. Census ACS (5-Year)
- USGS Protected Areas (PAD-US)