West Seneca, NY · Market Data

West Seneca, New York real estate market data.

Real estate market data for West Seneca, NY (Erie County) — Census median home value $215,000, county listing prices down about 8.1% over the past year.

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West Seneca, NY is in Erie County, New York — covering the whole local market here: resale homes, condos, land, and new construction. The most recent Census estimate puts the population at 45,329, with a median household income of $75,465. Census data puts West Seneca's median home value at $215,000 (all owner-occupied homes); Erie County's current median listing price runs $279,900, down about 8.1% over the past year.

At a glance

West Seneca market snapshot

Population

45,329

Median Household Income

$75,465

Median Home Value (city)

$215,000

Median Listing Price (Erie County)

$279,900

Median Gross Rent

$1,040/mo

Price Trend (YoY)

-8.1%

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Why West Seneca

What makes West Seneca different

Home Value, By Source

The Census Bureau's American Community Survey (2023 5-year estimate) puts West Seneca's median home value — across all owner-occupied homes, not just recent sales — at $215,000. Separately, Erie County's current median listing price (via Realtor.com data, 2026-06-01) runs $279,900. These cover different geography (city vs. county) and different measures (assessed value vs. active listings), which is why we show both rather than picking one — full source list on our data sources page.

County Price Trend

Erie County's FHFA house price index shows a 6.22% annual change in 2025.

Population & Income

West Seneca has an estimated population of 45,329 and a median household income of $75,465, per the Census Bureau's American Community Survey (2023 5-year estimate).

Affordability Snapshot

West Seneca's Census-reported median home value works out to about 2.8x the area's median household income, and median gross rent runs roughly 17% of that same income on an annualized basis. Housing economists commonly flag a price-to-income ratio above 4x as historically elevated -- useful context, not a personal affordability verdict.

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West Seneca FAQ

What are home values like in West Seneca, NY?

The Census Bureau's American Community Survey puts West Seneca's median home value at $215,000. Erie County's current median listing price runs $279,900, down about 8.1% over the past year.

What is the population of West Seneca, NY?

The U.S. Census Bureau's American Community Survey (2023 5-year estimate) puts West Seneca's population at approximately 45,329.

What's the median rent in West Seneca, NY?

The Census ACS estimates median gross rent in West Seneca at approximately $1,040 per month.

What is the median household income in West Seneca, NY?

Census ACS data puts the median household income in West Seneca at approximately $75,465.

Is the West Seneca housing market growing?

Erie County's FHFA house price index shows a 6.22% annual change in 2025.

Is West Seneca, NY affordable relative to income?

Census ACS data puts West Seneca's median home value at about 2.8 times the median household income, with median gross rent equal to roughly 17% of that income annually. This is a general benchmark, not a personal pre-qualification -- your own income, debt, and down payment determine what you can actually afford.

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