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West Seneca, NY


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West Seneca, New York

West Seneca, New York, in Erie county, is 3 miles SW of Cheektowaga, New York (center to center) and 4 miles SE of Buffalo, New York. The town is included in the Buffalo - Niagara Falls metropolitan area. As of the year 2000 census, 45,943 people lived in West Seneca.

The People and Families of West Seneca

In West Seneca, about 58% of adults are married.

If you spend a lot of time in West Seneca, you'll notice that retired and elderly people are a common sight.

Wealth and Education

In 2000, West Seneca had a median family income of $54,164.

Political Inclinations

West Seneca residents donated more money ($5,250) to George W. Bush than to the other candidates in the 2004 Presidential race. Across all electoral races, the Democratic party attracted the most donations from the town.

West Seneca Housing

An estimated 78% of living spaces in West Seneca are occupied by their owners, not by renters.

Commuting

In West Seneca, 95% of commuters drive to work.

Comparative Profile of West Seneca, NY

Comparing West Seneca to similar size places nationwide (Peers) and to other places in New York (State):

Ratings range from 1 (lowest) to 10 (highest).


The People

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Age of the Population108
Senior Citizens108
Female Share of the Population87
Well-Paid Single Women76
Well-Paid Single Men66
Male Share of the Population34
Children Under 5 Years Old13
Racial Diversity12

Families

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Portion of People Married76
Average Household Size55

Wealth

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
People Above Poverty97
People in Middle Class or Better77
Median Family Income65
College Educated Adults45

Commute & Sprawl

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Short Commute Times78
Public Transportation Use34
Walking and Biking to Work27
Working at Home22

Housing

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Affordability of Rents76
People Living Alone56
Housing Recently Built38
Affordability of Property Taxes36
Seasonal and Vacation Housing22
Studio & One-Bedroom Rentals23

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