West Seneca
- Suburb of Buffalo, NY
Suburb
West Seneca
- grade A minusOverall Grade
- Suburb of Buffalo, NY
- Rating 3.99 out of 5 90 reviews
Report Card
- Public Schoolsgrade B+
- Crime & Safetygrade C+
- Housinggrade B
- Nightlifegrade A minus
- Good for Familiesgrade A minus
- Diversitygrade B minus
- Jobsgrade B
- Weathergrade C minus
- Cost of Livinggrade B+
- Health & Fitnessgrade A minus
- Outdoor Activitiesgrade A minus
- Commutegrade B+
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Median Home Value
$167,200
National
$244,900Median Rent
$921
National
$1,163Area Feel
Sparse Suburban
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West Seneca Rankings
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Crime & Safety
Crime & Safety
grade C+
Based on violent and property crime rates.
Violent Crimes
- Calculated annually per 100,000 residents
- Assault88.3national 282.7
- Murder0national 6.1
- Rape24.3national 40.7
- Robbery17.7national 135.5
Property Crimes
- Calculated annually per 100,000 residents
- Burglary165.6national 500.1
- Theft1,064.5national 2,042.8
- Motor Vehicle Theft70.7national 284
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Jobs
grade B
Based on employment rates, job and business growth, and cost of living.
Median Household Income
$70,358
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West Seneca Reviews
Rating 3.99 out of 5 90 reviews
Pros: it’s safe (I’ve lived here for over 20 years and have never been a victim of any kind of crime). Pretty (lots of green space and a creek running through the town’s center). Accessible (three expressway exits to take you anywhere you want to go quickly).
Cons: Let’s start with the taxes! West Seneca is one of the highest taxed places in WNY. Which would be fine if the services were good, but they are not good enough! The schools consistently rank in the mid-20’s when compared with other towns in WNY, and that is simply not good enough when you have a top 10 tax base! The police force is responsive, but equally as aggressive. The town hall is new and grand, but there is no quint village. There are parks galore but forget about finding a decent restaurant!
Cons: Let’s start with the taxes! West Seneca is one of the highest taxed places in WNY. Which would be fine if the services were good, but they are not good enough! The schools consistently rank in the mid-20’s when compared with other towns in WNY, and that is simply not good enough when you have a top 10 tax base! The police force is responsive, but equally as aggressive. The town hall is new and grand, but there is no quint village. There are parks galore but forget about finding a decent restaurant!
I have always felt safe within the community of West Seneca. I am friends with all my neighbors, there are always fun events happening within town, and hardly ever any crime. The schools are also very safe and I have always felt at home even while in a school setting.
I’ve lived in West Seneca my entire life. It’s a place I’m devestated to leave but, I know I’ll be even more happy here once I return from college. The community is like no other, everyone knows everyone and there’s never a dull moment! A place to eat at every corner, and numerous parks, as well as music/art/food festivals! West Seneca is truly a place where you’ll never get bored!