Overview

Introduction to Westvale, New York

Westvale, New York, in Onondaga County, is 3 miles W of Syracuse, New York and 135 miles E of Buffalo, New York. Part of the surrounding Syracuse metro area, Westvale is home to some 5,166 residents.

Westvale History

Westvale was given its name in the early 20th century, when the area was mostly constituted of agricultural land owned by the Schuylers family. The are developed rapidly after World War II.

Westvale and nearby Attractions

  • Bridge House Museum
  • Lorenzo State Historic Site
  • Chittenango Falls State Park
  • Rosamond Gifford Zoo
  • Salt Museum

Things To Do In Westvale

The Chittenango Falls State Park offers opportunities for hiking and fishing, and also has nature trails. The Green Lakes State Park has a beach and offers picnicking, hiking, biking, camping and fishing opportunities. The Everson Museum of Art is housed in a building designed by I.M. Pei and exhibits American Art. The Milton J. Rubenstein Museum of Science & Technology includes a telecommunications lab, interactive exhibits, a theater and a climbing maze.

Westvale Transportation

Syracuse Hancock International is the nearest major airport.

Westvale Higher Education

Onondaga Community College, Syracuse University, Le Moyne College and SUNY College at Cortland are all located near Westville.

Demographics

People

Total Population4,964
Male Share of the Population47.1%
Female Share of the Population52.9%
Senior Citizens22.9%
Employed Population 16+2,396
Age of the Population44

Families

% of people married50%
Average household size3

Education and Earnings

Population % with Bachelor Degree or Higher28%
Median Earnings25+$50,241
Median Earnings Without High School Qualification$0
Median Earnings With High School Degree$40,385

Wealth

Median Family Income$91,599
% Above Poverty Level92.8%
% Below Poverty Level7.2%

Commute & Sprawl

Average Commute Time21 minutes
% Working from Home3%
% Walking and Biking to Work2.4%
% Using Public Transportation2.1%

Housing

People Living Alone28.8%
Median Gross Rent$1,093
Median House Value$149,200

Ancestry

Irish33.6%
Italian22.9%
Polish12.7%
Other(often includes Hispanic and African American)11.4%
English9.6%
Ukrainian2.8%
French Except Basque2.6%
Scottish2.6%
Dutch2%
Canadian2%
Welsh1.8%
Macedonian0.9%
Norwegian0.6%
Portuguese0.6%
Hungarian0.5%
Guyanese0.5%
Lebanese0.4%
Swedish0.4%
Arab0.4%
Greek0.4%
Russian0.4%
Lithuanian0.4%
Brazilian0.3%
US/American0.2%
West Indian0.2%
Slovak0.2%
Czech0.2%
Jamaican0.2%
Austrian0.2%
German0.1%
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Westvale Almanac

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Westvale Climate

Nearest Weather Stations

Notes:

  • Temp ranges are avg daily min and max for the month
  • Precipitation is rainfall (and rainfall equiv of snowfall)

StationSYRACUSE HANCOCK INTL AP
Distance7.8 miles
Jan Temp14 to 31 F
Apr Temp35 to 56 F
Jul Temp60 to 82 F
Oct Temp40 to 60 F
Annual Precip40 inches
StationTULLY HEIBERG FOREST
Distance20.6 miles
Jan Temp10 to 26 F
Apr Temp32 to 50 F
Jul Temp56 to 76 F
Oct Temp37 to 55 F
Annual Precip45.8 inches
StationAURORA RESEARCH FARM
Distance30.7 miles
Jan Temp16 to 31 F
Apr Temp36 to 55 F
Jul Temp61 to 82 F
Oct Temp42 to 60 F
Annual Precip36.9 inches

Nearby Cities and Towns

LocationPopulationMedian Family Income
Galeville4,557$75,182
Liverpool2,174$69,450
Mattydale6,102$51,823
Solvay6,364$57,366
Syracuse143,293$45,785
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