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West Seneca, New York

Introduction to West Seneca, New York

West Seneca, New York, in Erie county, is 3 miles SW of Cheektowaga, New York 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.

West Seneca History

The area now known as West Seneca was not open to European settlement until the mid 19th century, because the town was situated on the land of the former Buffalo Creek Reservation. The community was formed in the year 1851, from parts of Hamburg and Cheektowaga. Since there was already another town named Seneca, this area was named West Seneca in 1852. A part of West Seneca split in 1909 to form the city of Lackawanna.

West Seneca and nearby Attractions

  • Darwin Martin House State Historic Site
  • Buffalo and Erie County Historical Society
  • Albright-Knox Art Gallery
  • Buffalo Museum of Science
  • Buffalo Creek
  • Buffalo Zoo

Things To Do In West Seneca

The Millard Fillmore House, Darwin Martin House State Historic Site and the Theodore Roosevelt Inaugural National Historic Site are all popular local sites providing education and recreation to the people of West Seneca. The Buffalo Museum of Science, CEPA Gallery, Elbert Hubbard Roycroft Museum, Buffalo and Erie County Historical Society and Pedaling History Bicycle Museum showcase some interesting exhibits.

West Seneca Transportation

Air transportation is available from Buffalo Niagara International Airport.

West Seneca Higher Education

Erie Community College-South Campus, Canisius College, Erie Community College-North Campus and D'youville College are all nearby.

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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