Below Average CostSafer than AverageWEST SENECA CENTRAL SCHOOL DISTRICT
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West Seneca is a small city of 45,387 in New York, with a median household income of $75,435
and a 4.4% unemployment rate.
Its cost of living index is 94 (US average = 100), which is
6% below the national average.
Strengths:
West Seneca stands out for an affordable cost of living, below-average home prices, solid school ratings (B+), short average commutes.
Trade-offs:
No major red flags stand out in the available data. Whether West Seneca is right for you depends on your priorities — the full breakdown is below.
All West Seneca city data on this page comes from official government sources —
the US Census Bureau, FBI, NCES, BEA, and NOAA — updated annually.
Cost of Living
Index: 94.4
West Seneca's overall cost of living index is 94.4,
where 100 represents the US national average.
Living in West Seneca costs roughly 6% less than the average American city.
Metric
West Seneca, NY
National Avg
Median Home Value
$197,500
$244,900
Median Monthly Rent
$999
$1,163
Homeownership Rate
77.2%
65.9%
Median Household Income
$75,435
$74,755
Crime & Safety
Safer than Average
West Seneca's violent crime rate is 238.6 per 100,000 residents
— 37% lower than the national average of ~380 per 100,000.
Violent Crime
238.6 /100k
Property Crime
1352.1 /100k
Vertical marker = national average. Source: FBI UCR Program.
Schools & Education
West Seneca is served primarily by WEST SENECA CENTRAL SCHOOL DISTRICT.
The student-to-teacher ratio is 12.0:1
(better than the national average of ~16:1).
Metric
West Seneca, NY
National Avg
School District
WEST SENECA CENTRAL SCHOOL DISTRICT
—
Elementary Schools
5
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Middle Schools
2
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High Schools
2
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Student/Teacher Ratio
12.0:1
16:1
Bachelor's Degree or Higher
32.0%
35.4%
High School Diploma or Higher
94.6%
91.1%
Weather & Climate
West Seneca sees average highs of 32.1°F in January
and 80.2°F in July,
with 41.5 inches of annual precipitation
and 95.4 inches of snow per year.
West Seneca's cost of living index is 94, where 100 is the national average.
That makes West Seneca roughly 6% less expensive than a typical US city — a meaningful affordability advantage.
The median home price is $197,500 and median rent is $999/month.
West Seneca's violent crime rate is 238.6 per 100,000 residents — the national average is ~380 per 100,000. Property crime is 1352.1 per 100,000 (national avg ~2,100). Data from the FBI Uniform Crime Reporting Program.
Public schools in West Seneca are operated by WEST SENECA CENTRAL SCHOOL DISTRICT.
The district has 5 elementary, 2 middle, and 2 high schools.
The student-to-teacher ratio is 12.0:1. 32.0% of adults 25+ hold a bachelor's degree or higher.
West Seneca, NY has a population of 45,387, a median household income of $75,435, and an unemployment rate of 4.4%.
It offers below-average costs of living, which stretches take-home pay further than in most American cities. Whether it's right for you depends on your priorities — use the compare tool above to stack it against another city you're considering.
West Seneca averages 32.1°F in January and 80.2°F in July. Annual rainfall is 41.5 inches
with about 95.4 inches of snow per year.
Based on NOAA 30-year climate normals (1991–2020).
West Seneca, NY is covered by 1 ZIP code: 14224.
The population of West Seneca, New York is 45,387 with a median age of 44.6. Source: US Census ACS 5-Year Estimates.
Key numbers for living in West Seneca: cost of living index 94 (100 = US average), median home $197,500, median household income $75,435, crime index 63 (100 = US average, lower is safer), schools rated B+. Whether these are benefits or drawbacks depends on where you're coming from — compare West Seneca side by side with your current city to see the trade-offs.
