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West Seneca, NY

West Seneca is a town in Erie County, New York, United States. The population was 45,500 at the 2020 census. West Seneca is a centrally located interior town of the county and a suburb of Buffalo. West Seneca, Orchard Park, and Hamburg form the inner "Southtowns", a cluster of middle-class suburban towns.

According to the United States Census Bureau, the town has a total area of 21.41 square miles (55.46 km2), of which 21.36 square miles (55.32 km2) is land and 0.06 square miles (0.15 km2), or 0.27%, is water.

The New York State Thruway (Interstate 90) passes through the town and intersects New York State Route 400 (Aurora Expressway) in the northwestern part of the town and U.S. Route 219 in the southwestern section. The east town line is marked by New York State Route 78 (Transit Road). New York State Route 240 (Harlem Road/Orchard Park Road) and New York State Route 277 (Union Road) are other major north-south roads, while New York State Route 16 (Seneca Street/Center Road) and New York State Route 354 (Clinton Street) are major east-west highways.

Because the town is on land of the former Buffalo Creek Reservation, it was not open to white settlement until the mid-19th century.

In 1851, the town of Seneca was formed from parts of the towns of Cheektowaga and Hamburg. The town changed its name to "West Seneca" in 1852 to avoid confusion with the town of Seneca in Ontario County, New York. In 1909 the area immediately south of Buffalo split from West Seneca, becoming the city of Lackawanna.

In terms of health and wellness, West Seneca places a significant focus on its residents' overall well-being. Thrive Integrated Physical Therapy provides personalized care and a holistic approach to physical therapy, incorporating manual therapy, exercise, and education. Metropolitan Physical Therapy provides rehabilitation services for various conditions, including orthopedic injuries, neurological disorders, and post-surgical recovery. Physiofitness Physical Therapy specializes in orthopedic and sports rehabilitation, offering one-on-one sessions and personalized treatment plans. NewYork-Presbyterian Hospital/Weill Cornell Medical Center is known for its advanced medical care, research, and expertise across various specialties. Mount Sinai Hospital is a leading hospital in NYC with multiple locations, providing comprehensive medical care and research-driven treatments. NYU Langone Health is known for its excellent patient care, research, and medical education, with several hospitals and clinics in NYC.

Top Sites in West Seneca, NY: Cazenovia Park, Charles E. Burchfield Nature & Art Center, Buffalo and Erie County Botanical Gardens.

Elevation: Ranges from 600 to 700 feet above sea level. Main ZIP Code: 14224 & 14220. Area Code: 716. Area: 21.41 sq mi (55.46 sq km). Population: 45,500.

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What is the median income in West Seneca, NY?

The median household income in West Seneca, NY is $70,358. In 2021, the place with the highest median household income in West Seneca, NY was Census Tract 120.02 with a value of $91,703, followed by Census Tract 120.03 and Census Tract 120.01, with respective values of $91,700 and $79,464.

What is the crime rate in West Seneca, NY?

West Seneca, NY is a relatively safe city compared to the national average in terms of violent crime and property crime. The violent crime rate in West Seneca is 14.7, which is significantly lower than the US average of 22.7. Similarly, the property crime rate in West Seneca is 28.8, which is also much lower than the US average of 35.4. This demonstrates that West Seneca is a safer place to live than other cities across the United States.

What are the demographics of West Seneca NY?

West Seneca, NY is home to a population of 45.4k people, of which 99.2% are citizens. As of 2021, 2.42% of West Seneca, NY residents were born outside of the country (1.1k people). In 2021, there were 48 times more White (Non-Hispanic) residents (42.6k people) in West Seneca, NY than any other race or ethnicity.

Sources

Wikipedia - West Seneca

Town of West Seneca

Data USA

Best Places

Catholic Health

Cazenovia Park

Charles E. Burchfield Nature & Art Center

Buffalo and Erie County Botanical Gardens

Thrive Integrated Physical Therapy

Metropolitan Physical Therapy

Physiofitness Physical Therapy

NewYork-Presbyterian Hospital/Weill Cornell Medical Center

Mount Sinai Hospital

NYU Langone Health

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