Livability Score

80
/100
i The AreaVibes Livability Score evaluates 9 different categories and creates an overall score out of 100. The higher the score, the better the area.

amenities D

There are some amenities close to this location.
Coffee (2) F
Nickle Creek Cafe
Coffee Shop
Tim Hortons
Coffee Shop
Tim Hortons
Coffee Shop
Tim Hortons
Coffee Shop
Tim Hortons
Coffee Shop
Tim Hortons
Coffee Shop
Tim Hortons
Coffee Shop
Tim Hortons
Coffee Shop
Entertainment (4) A+
Unknown Name
Theatre Arts
West Seneca Historical Society
Museum
Unknown Name
Theatre Arts
West Seneca West Senior High School Track
Stadium
Unknown Name
Stadium
Open-air ampitheater
Theatre Arts
Regal Cinemas 18
Cinema
Buffalo and Erie County Botanical Gardens
Attraction
Food and Drink (8) F
Consumer's Beverages
Alcohol
Mooney's Sports Bar and Grill
Bar
Subway
Fast Food
Mighty Taco
Fast Food
Wendy's
Fast Food
Chubby's Pizza
Fast Food
Subway
Fast Food
Dairy Queen
Fast Food
Nino's Pizza
Fast Food
Little Caesars
Fast Food
Taco Bell
Fast Food
Ted's Hot Dogs
Fast Food
McDonald's
Fast Food
Wendy's
Fast Food
Omega Deli & Cheese Company
Deli
Fine Wine & Good Spirits
Alcohol
Moe's Southwest Grill
Fast Food
Watson's Chocolates
Sweets
Zoup!
Fast Food
Mighty Taco
Fast Food
Subway
Fast Food
Checkers
Fast Food
McDonald's
Fast Food
Doc Sullivan's
Bar
Pizza Hut
Fast Food
Fitness (1) F
LA Fitness
Gym
Tosh Collins Community Center
Community Centre
Machnica Community Center
Community Centre
Groceries (8) F
Eileen's Centerview Bakery Inc.
Bakery
The Market in the Square
Grocery Store
ALDI
Grocery Store
Wegmans
Grocery Store
Tops
Grocery Store
Save-A-Lot
Grocery Store
Aldi
Grocery Store
TOPS Markets
Grocery Store
Tops
Grocery Store
Niagara Produce of Elma
Grocery Store
Tops
Grocery Store
Tops
Grocery Store
Parks (36) A+
Unknown Name
Playground
West Seneca Veterans Memorial (Centennial) Park
Park
Centennial Park
Park
Unknown Name
Park
Mill Road Park
Park
West Seneca Soccer Complex
Park
Unknown Name
Playground
Unknown Name
Playground
Unknown Name
Playground
Charles E. Burchfield Nature & Art Center
Park
Unknown Name
Playground
Unknown Name
Playground
Volunteer Fireman's Park
Park
Unknown Name
Playground
Unknown Name
Playground
Unknown Name
Playground
Children's Memorial Park
Park
Unknown Name
Playground
Unknown Name
Playground
Unknown Name
Playground
Harlem Road Park
Park
Unknown Name
Playground
Unknown Name
Playground
Westgate Playground
Park
Kelly Park
Park
Shops (17) C+
Complete Hair Care
Hairdresser
William's Florist & Gift House
Florist
Sprint
Electronics
7-Eleven
Convenience Store
The Bon-Ton
Clothing
Hallmark
Gift Shop
Kay Jewelers
Fashion
AT&T
Electronics
GNC
Nutrition Supplements
Dollar Tree
Discount Store
Express Mart and Tim Hortons
Convenience Store
Big Lots
Department Store
Sterling Optical
Optician
Value Vision
Optician
The Home Depot
Home Improvement
Petco
Pets
Tops Fresh Xpress
Convenience Store
Zoom Tan
Beauty
Dollar Tree
Discount Store
Lowe's
Home Improvement
Great Clips
Hairdresser
Joe Corto's Hair Salon
Hairdresser
Rite Aid
Convenience Store
Blutusk Tech
Electronics
Angel's Nails
Beauty
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commute F

Of all people who commute, 0.7% take public transportation in West Seneca.
Public Transit Stops (2)
Stops & Stations F
Bank of America
Bus Stop
Clinton Street Fernwood Loop
Bus Stop
Unknown Name
Bus Stop
Unknown Name
Bus Stop
Lackawanna Victory Transit Center
Bus Stop
Unknown Name
Bus Stop
Unknown Name
Bus Stop
Unknown Name
Bus Stop
Unknown Name
Bus Stop
Unknown Name
Bus Stop
Unknown Name
Bus Stop
Unknown Name
Bus Stop
Unknown Name
Bus Stop
Unknown Name
Bus Stop
Workers Taking Public Transit
0.7% F
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cost of living A

The cost of living in West Seneca is 93/100 - which is 21% lower than New York.
Cost of Living
Goods & Services, Housing, etc. B+
Tax Rates
Income & Sales Tax F
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crime A-

West Seneca crime rates are 1,902 per 100k, which is 12% lower than New York
Property Crime
1,762 crimes per 100k C
Violent Crime
140 crimes per 100k A+
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employment B+

The median income in West Seneca is $66,362 - which is 9% higher than New York.
Med. Household Income
$66,362 C
Unemployment Rate
2.3% A+
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health A+

There are some hospitals, police and fire stations.
Health & Safety (8)
Dentist, Doctor, Hospital, etc. A
Rite Aid
Pharmacy
West Seneca Police Department
Police
Rite Aid
Pharmacy
Warren M. Krutchick DDS
Dentist
Reserve Hose volunteer Firefighters West Seneca Fire District #3
Fire Station
WellNow Urgent Care
Clinic
Walgreens
Pharmacy
CVS Pharmacy
Pharmacy
Walgreens
Pharmacy
Rite Aid
Pharmacy
Walgreens
Pharmacy
WellNow Urgent Care
Clinic
Buffalo Fire Station E4
Fire Station
Walgreens
Pharmacy
CVS Pharmacy
Pharmacy
Rite Aid
Pharmacy
Mercy Hospital of Buffalo
Hospital
Trinity Pediatrics
Doctor
Rite Aid
Pharmacy
MedFirst Urgent Care
Clinic
Rite Aid
Pharmacy
Buffalo Police A- disrtict
Police
Buffalo Fire Engine 25/Ladder 10/6th Battalion
Fire Station
CVS Pharmacy
Pharmacy
Unknown Name
Fire Station
Air Quality
Median Air Quality A-
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housing A+

West Seneca home prices are $157,400 - which is 45% lower than New York
Home Price
$157,400 C-
Home Appreciation Rate
13% A-
Home Affordability
2.4x (home price to income ratio) A+
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schools B

The West Seneca graduation rate is 89% - which is 9% higher than New York
School Test Scores
61% C-
High School Grad. Rates
89% B+
Elementary Schools (13) F
Queen Of Heaven School
Center Road Christian Academy
West Middle School
East Middle School
Western Psychiatric Center
West Seneca Christian School
Clinton Elementary School
Trinity Lutheran School
Northwood Elementary School
Allendale Elementary School
West Elementary School
Erie 1 Boces
St John Vianney School
Winchester Elementary School
Notre Dame Academy
John F Kennedy Middle School
Discovery School
Lackawanna Middle School
South Buffalo Charter School
Lorraine Elementary School
Global Concepts Charter School
Ps 27 Hillery Park Academy
Truman Elementary School
Theodore Roosevelt School
Eggert Road Elementary School
High Schools (6) F
Center Road Christian Academy
West Seneca East Senior High School
West Seneca West Senior High School
Western Psychiatric Center
West Seneca Christian School
Erie 1 Boces
John F Kennedy Senior High School
Lackawanna High School
Mount Mercy Academy
Global Concepts Charter School
Bishop Timon-St Jude High School
South Park High School
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ratings A+

West Seneca has an overall rating of 85% from 7 reviews.
User Reviews (1)
From AreaVibes A
User Surveys (6)
From AreaVibes A+
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West Seneca Area Facts

  • West Seneca has a Livability Score of 80/100, which is considered exceptional
  • West Seneca crime rates are 12% lower than the New York average
  • Cost of living in West Seneca is 21% lower than the New York average

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West Seneca, NY - Humble City 4 rating By Anonymous ( Aug 22, 2012) I always dreamed of moving to New York. I pictured large skyscrapers and lots and lots of people. Of course Central Park was also part of the picture and maybe a good view of the Statue of Liberty. Well much to my surprise, this is a good description of the New York city area, bu ...Read More t the state itself is very diverse and can look and feel very different.

My wife was born and raised in West Seneca, New York. She wanted to return to her roots and raise our family in this part of the country. I was a little skeptical because I grew up in Arizona and didn't want to live in a crowed city.

Happily this is not the case and since I have lived here for the past ten years I can only make great comments. It is really a suburb of buffalo and cannot only be cold, it can be plain old miserable in the winter. But once you get use to it and buy a snow blower, you don't really mind at all.

Our humble little town was voted one of the best places in the country to raise kids. We have so much going on all year long and my kids played youth basketball and soccer last year and I must say we have one of the best teams in this part of the state. The kids have excellent coaches and they are hoping to get scholarships for college. Well, at least I am hoping.

Aside from the sports, my wife loves all the shopping. She says she can find everything she needs right in our little community. No need to go into the city, but of course at times we do, and that can be fun and expensive. Sometimes we take the train and that is a great way to save gas and driving time.

Overall I am glad I followed my wife to this area. My parents come to visit every year and they usually try to make sure it is summer because of the harsh winters. This is a place I would recommend to anyone who wants to have a warm community feel with friendly people and neighbors. I love my town and I think anyone else would to. Read Less
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      D Amenities

      Are there many local amenities in West Seneca? Yes, there are some amenities close to this location.

      Parks

      Unknown Name
      West Seneca Veterans Memorial (Centennial) Park
      Centennial Park
      Unknown Name
      Mill Road Park
      West Seneca Soccer Complex
      Unknown Name
      Unknown Name

      Entertainment

      Unknown Name
      West Seneca Historical Society
      Unknown Name
      West Seneca West Senior High School Track
      Unknown Name
      Open-air ampitheater
      Regal Cinemas 18
      Buffalo and Erie County Botanical Gardens

      Food & Drink

      Consumer's Beverages
      Mooney's Sports Bar and Grill
      Subway
      Mighty Taco
      Wendy's
      Chubby's Pizza
      Subway
      Dairy Queen

      F Commute

      Is public transit available in West Seneca? Of all people who commute, 0.7% take public transportation in West Seneca.
      Drive to Work
      86%

      10% higher than the US average

      Take Public Transit
      1%

      4% lower than the US average

      Walk to Work
      1%

      2% lower than the US average

      A Cost of Living

      What is the cost of living in West Seneca? The cost of living in West Seneca is 93/100 - which is 21% lower than New York.
      West Seneca
      93

      7% less expensive than average

      New York
      117

      17% more expensive than average

      United States
      100

      National cost of living index

      A- Crime

      What is the crime rate in West Seneca? West Seneca crime rates are 1,902, which are 12% lower than New York
      Total Crime
      1,902 per 100k people

      18% lower than the US average

      Chance of being a victim
      1 in 53

      18% lower than the US average

      Year-over-year crime
      33%

      Year over year crime is up

      B+ Employment

      What is the median income in West Seneca? The median income in West Seneca is $66,362 which is 9% higher than New York.
      Median household income
      $66,36220% higher than the US average
      Income per capita
      $35,44719% higher than the US average
      Unemployment rate
      2%

      50% lower than the US average

      B- Health & Safety

      Is West Seneca a healthy and safe place to live? Yes, there are some hospitals, police and fire stations.

      Hospitals

      Pharmacies

      Rite Aid
      Rite Aid
      Walgreens
      Rite Aid

      Doctors

      A+ Housing

      What are West Seneca home prices? West Seneca home prices are $157,400 - which is 45% lower than New York
      Median home value
      $157,40015% lower than the US average
      Median rent price
      $8758% lower than the US average
      Home Ownership
      76%

      20% higher than the US average

      B Schools

      Does West Seneca have good schools? The West Seneca graduation rate is 89% - which is 9% higher than New York
      High school grad. rates
      89%

      7% higher than the US average

      School test scores
      61%

      26% higher than the US average

      Student teacher ratio
      0:1

      100% lower than the US average

      A+ User Ratings

      Is West Seneca a good place to live? West Seneca has an overall rating of 85% from 7 reviews.
      Overall user rating
      85%

      7 total ratings

      User reviews rating
      80%

      1 total reviews

      User surveys rating
      97%

      6 total surveys

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