West Seneca Town, NY

Livability

directions_bike Bikeability 1/10
directions_run Walkability 1/10
directions_bus Transit 1/10
directions_car Commute 7/10
home Housing 7/10
visibility Safety 7/10
local_library Schools 7/10
local_airport Airports 4/10
school Colleges 4/10
accessibility Hospitals 4/10
directions_bike Bikeability
Not Bikeable. The area lacks biking infrastructure and has unsafe or impractical conditions for cyclists, requiring alternative transportation methods.
directions_run Walkability
Not Walkable. The area is heavily car-dependent, with almost no amenities within walking distance or pedestrian-friendly infrastructure.
directions_car Commute
Average Commutes. Travel times and convenience are typical, with some challenges during peak hours or in certain areas.
directions_bus Transit
Very Limited Access. The area has little to no public transportation infrastructure, making it difficult to travel without a personal vehicle.
home Housing
Moderately Priced. The area has a balanced cost of living, with housing and rent costs that are neither particularly high nor low.
visibility Safety
Moderately Safe. The area experiences moderate crime levels; while safe in many aspects, some caution may be necessary.
local_airport Airports
Limited Accessibility. Getting to the airport requires significant travel time or effort. Not ideal for frequent travel.
accessibility Hospitals
Limited Access. Few healthcare facilities are nearby, and travel may be necessary for specialized or higher-quality care.
school Colleges
Limited Access. Few colleges are nearby, and travel or relocation may be necessary for quality higher education opportunities.
local_library Schools
Strong Performance. Well-regarded schools with above-average academic outcomes, dependable graduation success, and solid support for college preparation.

Residents

Population
45,329 332.4M (US)
Median Age
44.3 yr 39 yr (US)
Family Households
58.1% 64% (US)
College-Educated
33.2% 35% (US)

Economy

Median Income
$75,465 $79K (US)
Above Poverty
90.9% 88% (US)
Average Commute
24 mi 29 mi (US)
Moved Recently
7.8% 13% (US)

Housing

Median Home
$215,000 $303K (US)
Median Expenses
$664 $612 (US)
Median Rent
$930 $1,165 (US)
Owner-Occupied
72.7% 58% (US)

Crime

Violent Crime Score

Likelihood of experiencing crime involving violence or threats.

How the Violent Crime Score here compares with other places

Erie County
4
Buffalo-Cheektowaga Metro Area
4
New York
4

Property Crime Score

Likelihood of experiencing theft, burglary, or property damage.

How the Property Crime Score here compares with other places

Erie County
5
Buffalo-Cheektowaga Metro Area
5
New York
3

Climate

Month Rain (in) Snow (in) Temp (°F)
Jan 2 26 23
Feb 2 18 24
Mar 3 15 32
Apr 3 3 44
May 3 0 55
Jun 4 0 64
Jul 4 0 69
Aug 3 0 67
Sep 4 0 60
Oct 3 0 49
Nov 3 8 39
Dec 3 23 28

Hazards

Coastal Flood Risk

Inland Flood Risk

Politics

Historical Voting Patterns

This place is a true purple area, with voters evenly split, with 48% of residents leaning left and 44% leaning right. However, Donald Trump carried the area by a wide margin in the 2016 presidential election.

Liberal (48%) (44%) Conservative

2016 Presidential Election Results

Donald Trump 54%
Hillary Clinton 42%
Other 4%

Related Legislative Districts

Congressional District 23, NY State Senate District 60, NY Assembly District 142, NY
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Schools

Center Road Christian Academy
<1 miles, NW • 1.9 star
West Middle School
<1 miles, NW • 2.3 star
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Colleges

Erie 1 BOCES
2 miles, NW • 1.9 star
Trocaire College
3 miles, NW • 1.9 star
Bryant & Stratton College-Online
3 miles, SW • 1.4 star
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Hospitals

Mercy Hospital of Buffalo
3 miles, NW • 2.3 star
Kaleida Health
7 miles, NW • 2.3 star
Erie County Medical Center
7 miles, N • 3.2 star
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Airports

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