City safety & data profile

West SenecaNY

West Seneca, NY is a 45K-resident city in Erie County with a median household income of $79,709.

Erie County, New York. Federal health, economic, and safety indicators for West Seneca, drawn from the U.S. Census Bureau American Community Survey, CDC PLACES, and CMS Hospital Compare. West Seneca has a population larger than 77% of the 4,640 U.S. cities Areazine tracks, a median home value of $232,800, and 1 hospital serving the surrounding area.

Data updated 2026-07-20

45K
Population
Top 23%
By size
$79,709
Median income
$232,800
Median home
8.8%
Poverty rate

The read on West Seneca

West Seneca posts a median household income higher than 49% of U.S. cities Areazine tracks, where 1 hospital serves the West Seneca area.

Top 51%
by median income, US cities
1
hospital in & near West Seneca

Where West Seneca income ranks nationally

Median household income vs. every place Areazine profiles (place-level ACS)

$79,709 Bottom 49% higher than 49% of 3,889 places Areazine profiles

$0–$20,000: 0 places Areazine profiles (0%). Below this entry. $20,000–$40,000: 71 places Areazine profiles (2%). Below this entry. $40,000–$60,000: 788 places Areazine profiles (20%). Below this entry. $60,000–$80,000: 1,055 places Areazine profiles (27%). This entry sits in this band. $80,000–$100,000: 768 places Areazine profiles (20%). Above this entry. $100,000–$120,000: 515 places Areazine profiles (13%). Above this entry. $120,000–$140,000: 308 places Areazine profiles (8%). Above this entry. $140,000–$160,000: 171 places Areazine profiles (4%). Above this entry. $160,000–$180,000: 92 places Areazine profiles (2%). Above this entry. $180,000–$200,000: 47 places Areazine profiles (1%). Above this entry. $200,000–$220,000: 28 places Areazine profiles (1%). Above this entry. $220,000–$240,000: 18 places Areazine profiles (0%). Above this entry. $240,000–$260,000: 28 places Areazine profiles (1%). Above this entry. NY $0 $260,000 every profiled place, bucketed by value

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Source U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey (place-level) · 2024 ACS 5-year

The quick read

Reading West Seneca, NY beyond the headline numbers

West Seneca sits inside Erie County, New York, at roughly 42.85°N, -78.80°W. Population 44,711, $79,709 median household income. Median home value $232,800, median rent $1,106. Poverty rate 8.8%, read against that income figure since two cities on the same median can differ underneath it.

CDC PLACES: West Seneca's highest-prevalence health measure is high blood pressure at 32.2%, then obesity at 30.9%. 1 hospital in/around West Seneca, 0 with an ER.

Sources: U.S. Census ACS, CDC PLACES, CMS Hospital Compare, plus live alerts for West Seneca from FEMA, NOAA, FDA, and CPSC. Comparison bars benchmark each metric against the national reference.

Population
44,711
West Seneca
Median Income
$79,709
+17% vs avg
Median Home Value
$232,800
Near average
Median Age
43.5
years

10-Year Trends 2013–2024

County-level trend (Erie County) - West Seneca's own historical series isn't separately published by the Census Bureau, so these year-over-year figures track the surrounding county, not the city alone.

20132024
Population
951K+3%
Median Income
$72,839+44%
Median Home Value
$233,800+88%
Poverty Rate
13.9%-5%
Unemployment
4.9%-43%

Economics

Economics indicators for West Seneca, NY
IndicatorValue
Median Rent
$1,106/mo
Poverty Rate
8.8% -38% vs avg
Unemployment 4.7%
Bachelor's Degree+ 34.5%
Work From Home 10.2%
Public Transit 0.4%

Population

White 92.7%
African American 2.3%
Asian 0.7%
Two or More Ethnicities 0.6%

Health Profile 14 measures

Health Indicators

High Blood Pressure
32.2%
Obesity
30.9%
Physical Inactivity
22.5%
Binge Drinking
18.3%
Frequent Mental Distress
15.3%
Frequent Physical Distress
12.7%
Current Smoking
11.5%
Current Asthma
11.2%
Diabetes
9.7%
Coronary Heart Disease
6.5%

Preventive Care

Dental Visit 68.9%
Annual Checkup 83.1%

Other Measures

Lack of Health Insurance
4.9%
Stroke
3.3%

Frequently Asked Questions 6

What is the population of West Seneca, NY? ▼
West Seneca, NY has a population of 44,711 people, located in Erie County, New York.
What is the median household income in West Seneca? ▼
The median household income in West Seneca, NY is $79,709 per year, per the U.S. Census ACS. The poverty rate is 8.8%.
What is the median home value in West Seneca? ▼
The median home value in West Seneca, NY is $232,800. Median rent is $1,106/month.
What are the top health concerns in West Seneca? ▼
The top health indicators in West Seneca include High Blood Pressure (32.2%), Obesity (30.9%), Physical Inactivity (22.5%). Data from CDC PLACES.
How many hospitals are in West Seneca? ▼
West Seneca has 1 hospital. 0 have emergency departments.
What is the median age in West Seneca? ▼
The median age in West Seneca, NY is 43.5 years. 34.5% of residents have a bachelor's degree or higher.

Safety Context

West Seneca, NY is located in Erie County, New York. With a population of 45K and a $79,709 median household income, the community faces health challenges including high blood pressure and obesity. Residents have access to 1 hospital. Safety alerts for the West Seneca area are monitored from federal and state agencies including FEMA, NOAA, FDA, and CPSC.

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Nearby Cities 8

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Using West Seneca's profile

Use this as a starting research checklist, not a verdict on whether to live here.

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Population and economics (income, home value, poverty, education) are place-level U.S. Census ACS; health is CDC PLACES; hospital counts reflect facilities in and around the city.

Data Sources

All data on this page comes from official U.S. government sources. Population and economic data from the Census Bureau American Community Survey (2024 5-year estimates, place geography). Health data from the CDC PLACES program (2023). Hospital ratings from CMS Hospital Compare (2024). Climate data from NOAA. Education data from NCES. Cost of living from Bureau of Economic Analysis. Crime statistics, where referenced on Areazine, originate from the FBI Crime Data Explorer. Housing market figures referenced on Areazine come from HUD Fair Market Rents. Census economics and population are at place geography; some health and hospital indicators are reported at the county level (Erie County) where that is the smallest published unit.

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