West Seneca SnackAbility
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Cost of living in West Seneca summary. We use data on the cost of living to determine how expensive it is to live in West Seneca. Real estate prices drive most of the variance in cost of living around New York. Key points include:
The cost of living in West Seneca is 104 with 100 being average.
The cost of living in West Seneca is 1.0x higher than the national average.
The median home value in West Seneca is $278,939.
The median income in West Seneca is $79,709.
West Seneca's Overall Cost Of Living
Higher Than The National Average
Cost Of Living In West Seneca Comparison Table
| Living Expense | West Seneca | New York | National Average |
|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 104 | 121 | 100 |
| Services | 106 | 105 | 100 |
| Groceries | 107 | 108 | 100 |
| Health | 88 | 143 | 100 |
| Housing | 116 | 112 | 100 |
| Transportation | 113 | 114 | 100 |
| Utilities | 109 | 111 | 100 |
Source: Cost of living index, normalized to US average = 100
West Seneca, NY Weather
The average high in West Seneca is 56.7° and the average low is 39.3°.
There are 93.6 days of precipitation each year.
Expect an average of 40.6 inches of precipitation each year with 105.2 inches of snow.
| Stat | West Seneca |
|---|---|
| Average Annual High | 56.7 |
| Average Annual Low | 39.3 |
| Annual Precipitation Days | 93.6 |
| Average Annual Precipitation | 40.6 |
| Average Annual Snowfall | 105.2 |
Average High
Days of Rain
Source: NOAA climate normals (30-year)
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West Seneca Demographics And Statistics
Population over time in West Seneca
The current population in West Seneca is 45,303. The population has increased 1.3% from 2010.
| Year | Population | % Change |
|---|---|---|
| 2024 | 45,303 | -0.1% |
| 2023 | 45,329 | -0.1% |
| 2022 | 45,387 | -0.0% |
| 2021 | 45,390 | 0.3% |
| 2020 | 45,272 | -0.2% |
| 2019 | 45,344 | 0.0% |
| 2018 | 45,332 | -0.0% |
| 2017 | 45,340 | 0.3% |
| 2016 | 45,197 | 0.2% |
| 2015 | 45,089 | 0.4% |
| 2014 | 44,902 | 0.3% |
| 2013 | 44,773 | 0.1% |
| 2012 | 44,738 | 0.2% |
| 2011 | 44,670 | -0.1% |
| 2010 | 44,719 | - |
Race / Ethnicity in West Seneca
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West Seneca is:
90.7% White with 41,093 White residents.
2.0% African American with 900 African American residents.
0.1% American Indian with 28 American Indian residents.
0.7% Asian with 325 Asian residents.
0.0% Hawaiian with 17 Hawaiian residents.
0.0% Other with 9 Other residents.
2.8% Two Or More with 1,264 Two Or More residents.
3.7% Hispanic with 1,667 Hispanic residents.
| Race | West Seneca | NY | USA |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 90.7% | 52.8% | 57.4% |
| African American | 2.0% | 13.4% | 11.9% |
| American Indian | 0.1% | 0.2% | 0.5% |
| Asian | 0.7% | 9.0% | 5.9% |
| Hawaiian | 0.0% | 0.0% | 0.2% |
| Other | 0.0% | 1.0% | 0.6% |
| Two Or More | 2.8% | 3.8% | 4.3% |
| Hispanic | 3.7% | 19.8% | 19.3% |
Gender in West Seneca
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West Seneca is 51.7% female with 23,443 female residents.
West Seneca is 48.3% male with 21,860 male residents.
| Gender | West Seneca | NY | USA |
|---|---|---|---|
| Female | 51.7% | 51.2% | 50.5% |
| Male | 48.3% | 48.8% | 49.5% |
Highest level of educational attainment in West Seneca for adults over 25
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1.0% of adults in West Seneca completed < 9th grade.
3.0% of adults in West Seneca completed 9-12th grade.
28.0% of adults in West Seneca completed high school / ged.
18.0% of adults in West Seneca completed some college.
15.0% of adults in West Seneca completed associate's degree.
22.0% of adults in West Seneca completed bachelor's degree.
11.0% of adults in West Seneca completed master's degree.
1.0% of adults in West Seneca completed professional degree.
1.0% of adults in West Seneca completed doctorate degree.
| Education | West Seneca | NY | USA |
|---|---|---|---|
| < 9th Grade | 1.0% | 6.0% | 4.0% |
| 9-12th Grade | 3.0% | 6.0% | 6.0% |
| High School / GED | 28.0% | 24.0% | 26.0% |
| Some College | 18.0% | 15.0% | 19.0% |
| Associate's Degree | 15.0% | 9.0% | 9.0% |
| Bachelor's Degree | 22.0% | 22.0% | 22.0% |
| Master's Degree | 11.0% | 13.0% | 10.0% |
| Professional Degree | 1.0% | 3.0% | 2.0% |
| Doctorate Degree | 1.0% | 2.0% | 2.0% |
Household Income For West Seneca, New York
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3.6% of households in West Seneca earn Less than $10,000.
3.1% of households in West Seneca earn $10,000 to $14,999.
5.0% of households in West Seneca earn $15,000 to $24,999.
5.9% of households in West Seneca earn $25,000 to $34,999.
11.7% of households in West Seneca earn $35,000 to $49,999.
17.6% of households in West Seneca earn $50,000 to $74,999.
12.4% of households in West Seneca earn $75,000 to $99,999.
20.3% of households in West Seneca earn $100,000 to $149,999.
11.8% of households in West Seneca earn $150,000 to $199,999.
8.6% of households in West Seneca earn $200,000 or more.
| Income | West Seneca | NY | USA |
|---|---|---|---|
| Less than $10,000 | 3.6% | 5.8% | 5.0% |
| $10,000 to $14,999 | 3.1% | 3.9% | 3.4% |
| $15,000 to $24,999 | 5.0% | 6.3% | 6.3% |
| $25,000 to $34,999 | 5.9% | 6.2% | 6.6% |
| $35,000 to $49,999 | 11.7% | 8.9% | 10.1% |
| $50,000 to $74,999 | 17.6% | 13.6% | 15.5% |
| $75,000 to $99,999 | 12.4% | 11.4% | 12.6% |
| $100,000 to $149,999 | 20.3% | 16.7% | 17.5% |
| $150,000 to $199,999 | 11.8% | 10.1% | 9.6% |
| $200,000 or more | 8.6% | 17.1% | 13.4% |
Source: U.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates (2024)
