Electricity rates in West Seneca, New York
West Seneca, NY ranks 2 of 47 New York cities for the fewest cost-burdened renters (41.9%). West Seneca, New York has 45,329 residents in 20,255 households; 6.7% heat with electricity.
West Seneca is a census-designated place, a Census Bureau statistical area and not an incorporated city; the figures describe West Seneca as the Bureau draws it.
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West Seneca on the map
Erie County, with West Seneca marked
Who supplies West Seneca
Erie County lists 2 utilities for West Seneca, NY, a city of 45,329: no plan prices, and retail supplier plans are not in public data; which listed utility delivers to your street depends on the address. Erie County page.
Who lives in West Seneca: income, cars, homes
In West Seneca, NY, 1,894 of 4,515 renter households pay 30% or more of income in rent; 4,639 households moved in since 2018 and 6,261 before 2000, so electric accounts turn over slowly. In West Seneca, NY, 1,687 households own no vehicle and 10,957 own two or more; home EV charging depends on that. 3,750 residents of West Seneca, NY live below the poverty line, and the median age is 44.3. West Seneca, NY homes: 14,311 have 3+ bedrooms, 1,587 none or one, median 5.9 rooms. In West Seneca, NY, 3,458 of 20,255 households earn under $35,000, 6,623 $35,000-$75,000, 6,875 $75,000-$150,000 and 3,299 $150,000 or more. Of 23,252 workers in West Seneca, NY, 2,327 work from home, 19,022 drive alone, 95 ride transit and 149 walk.
Household income in West Seneca, NY
| West Seneca, NY | Value | Rank in New York |
|---|---|---|
| West Seneca, NY, households under $35,000 | 17.1% | 28 of 47 |
| West Seneca, NY, households $150,000 or more | 16.3% | 31 of 47 |
| West Seneca, NY, residents below poverty | 8.3% | 32 of 47 |
| West Seneca, NY, median age | 44.3 | 3 of 47 |
| West Seneca, NY, homes with 3+ bedrooms | 67.3% | 19 of 47 |
| West Seneca, NY, households without a vehicle | 8.3% | 33 of 47 |
| West Seneca, NY, households with 2+ vehicles | 54.1% | 20 of 47 |
| West Seneca, NY, workers at home | 10.0% | 27 of 47 |
| West Seneca, NY, cost-burdened renters | 41.9% | 46 of 47 |
| West Seneca, NY, moved in since 2018 | 22.9% | 32 of 47 |
| West Seneca, NY, moved in before 2000 | 30.9% | 14 of 47 |
Facts about West Seneca
- Residents of West Seneca, NY, ACS 2023
- 45,32920 of 47 New York cities with 30,000+
- Median household income in West Seneca, NY
- $75,46531 of 47 of those cities
- Households in West Seneca, NY
- 20,2552.24 people each
- Owner-occupied homes in West Seneca, NY
- 76.4%15,470 owners and 4,785 renter households
- Housing units in West Seneca, NY
- 21,2681,013 vacant or seasonal
- Homes heated by electricity in West Seneca, NY
- 6.7%1,347 of 20,255 homes
- Land area of West Seneca, NY
- 21.4 sq mi2,119.5 people per sq mi
- Bill as share of income in West Seneca, NY
- 2.2%at 571 kWh a month over the $75,465 median household income
- Wind and tornado reports within 15 miles of West Seneca, NY
- 140NWS point reports 2015 to 2025, 308.9 per 100,000 residents
- Median year homes were built in West Seneca, NY
- 196615,588 of 21,268 homes (73.3%) before 1980
- Median home value and rent in West Seneca, NY
- $215,000$1,040 gross rent a month, 5.80% of value a year
Bill and heat pump calculator, West Seneca
Compare West Seneca with nearby cities
| City near West Seneca, NY | Distance from West Seneca | Residents | Median income | Median year built | Median home value | Storm reports within 15 miles | Work from home |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| West Seneca, NY (this page) | 0 mi | 45,329 | $75,465 | 1966 | $215,000 | 140 | 10.0% |
| Cheektowaga, NY | 4.9 mi north | 76,251 (+30,922) | $66,293 (-$9,172) | 1959 (-7 yr) | $169,200 (-$45,800) | 146 (+6) | 9.8% (-0.2 pts) |
| Buffalo, NY | 6.7 mi northwest | 276,397 (+231,068) | $48,050 (-$27,415) | 1938 (-28 yr) | $152,300 (-$62,700) | 126 (-14) | 9.6% (-0.4 pts) |
| Tonawanda Town, NY | 12.0 mi northwest | 56,973 (+11,644) | $76,644 (+$1,179) | 1955 (-11 yr) | $199,400 (-$15,600) | 103 (-37) | 13.4% (+3.4 pts) |
| North Tonawanda, NY | 15.8 mi northwest | 30,338 (-14,991) | $66,774 (-$8,691) | 1955 (-11 yr) | $184,900 (-$30,100) | 104 (-36) | 14.0% (+3.9 pts) |
| Niagara Falls, NY | 22.1 mi northwest | 48,198 (+2,869) | $48,535 (-$26,930) | 1948 (-18 yr) | $104,400 (-$110,600) | 55 (-85) | 7.0% (-3.0 pts) |
Housing and heating in West Seneca
West Seneca, NY: 15,588 of 21,268 homes were built before 1980 and 2,537 in 2000 or later. West Seneca, NY has 14,570 detached houses, 3,193 homes in 5+ unit buildings and 325 mobile homes.
Age of homes in West Seneca, NY
% of homes by decade built, West Seneca, NY
- 12pre-40
- 740s
- 2050s
- 1960s
- 1570s
- 1080s
- 590s
- 600s
- 510s
- 020+
Heating fuel in West Seneca, NY
| West Seneca, NY | Value | County | Gap | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| West Seneca, NY, median year built | 1966 | 1957 | +9 years | 7 of 47 |
| West Seneca, NY, built before 1980 | 73.3% | 77.1% | -3.8 points | 38 of 47 |
| West Seneca, NY, built 2000 or later | 11.9% | 9.4% | +2.5 points | 10 of 47 |
| West Seneca, NY, detached houses | 68.5% | 58.8% | +9.7 points | 17 of 47 |
| West Seneca, NY, apartments in 5+ unit buildings | 15.0% | 13.3% | +1.7 points | 28 of 47 |
| West Seneca, NY, mobile homes | 1.5% | 1.6% | -0.0 points | 5 of 47 |
| West Seneca, NY, renter households | 23.6% | 34.5% | -10.9 points | 34 of 47 |
| West Seneca, NY, median home value | $215,000 | $217,400 | -$2,400 | 34 of 47 |
| West Seneca, NY, median gross rent a month | $1,040 | $1,037 | +$3 | 38 of 47 |
| West Seneca, NY, people per household | 2.22 | 2.26 | -0.04 | 34 of 47 |
Outage risk around West Seneca
West Seneca, NY, NWS reports within 15 miles of the centre, 2015 to 2025: 135 wind and 5 tornado, 308.9 per 100,000 residents of 45,329. Top gust near West Seneca, NY: 60 knots, 69 mph. Damage near West Seneca, NY: $1.1M.
Reports within 15 miles of West Seneca, NY
wind and tornado reports, West Seneca, NY
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| West Seneca, NY | Wind | Tornado | Total |
|---|---|---|---|
| West Seneca, NY, 2015 | 10 | 0 | 10 |
| West Seneca, NY, 2016 | 10 | 0 | 10 |
| West Seneca, NY, 2017 | 17 | 2 | 19 |
| West Seneca, NY, 2018 | 9 | 1 | 10 |
| West Seneca, NY, 2019 | 3 | 0 | 3 |
| West Seneca, NY, 2020 | 25 | 0 | 25 |
| West Seneca, NY, 2021 | 16 | 0 | 16 |
| West Seneca, NY, 2022 | 4 | 0 | 4 |
| West Seneca, NY, 2023 | 19 | 0 | 19 |
| West Seneca, NY, 2024 | 19 | 2 | 21 |
| West Seneca, NY, 2025 | 3 | 0 | 3 |
Cost of living with electricity in West Seneca
West Seneca, NY: 20,255 households at $1,024 a year per home for electricity (Erie County average, DOE LEAD) come to about $20.7 million, an estimate; all home energy is $2,082 a year per household.
| Group in West Seneca, NY | Households | Power per home | Power bill of the group | Share of West Seneca, NY median income |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| West Seneca, NY, all households | 20,255 | $1,024 | $20.7 million | 1.36% |
| West Seneca, NY, homeowners | 15,470 | $1,167 | $18.1 million | 1.55% |
| West Seneca, NY, renters | 4,785 | $756 | $3.6 million | 1.00% |
Analyst note on West Seneca
West Seneca, NY counts 45,329 residents in 20,255 households, on 21.4 square miles. Household income in West Seneca, NY is $75,465; 15,470 of its 20,255 households own. 1,347 of the 20,255 occupied homes in West Seneca, NY heat with electricity.
West Seneca, NY has 21,268 housing units, 1,013 of them vacant or seasonal. West Seneca, NY ranks 3 of 47 New York cities for the oldest residents (median age 44.3). West Seneca, NY ranks 5 of 47 New York cities for the share of mobile homes (2%).
West Seneca, NY ranks 7 of 47 New York cities for the newest homes (median year built 1966).
ZIP codes in West Seneca
| ZIP area touching West Seneca, NY | Share of the ZIP's land inside West Seneca | Share of West Seneca's land in the ZIP |
|---|---|---|
| 14224 (West Seneca, NY) | 98.3% | 93.1% |
| 14218 (West Seneca, NY) | 10.2% | 3.8% |
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Questions on West Seneca
West Seneca: what is the electricity rate?
No single rate in West Seneca, NY: New York households pick a supplier and plan, and Erie County lists 2 utilities.
West Seneca: how does it rank among New York cities?
West Seneca, NY: rank 20 of 47 by its 45,329 residents, rank 31 of 47 by $75,465 median income.
West Seneca: how many homes heat with electricity?
West Seneca, NY: 1,347 of 20,255 occupied homes, 6.7%; Erie County 8.3%.
West Seneca: how much income goes to electricity?
At 571 kWh a month, 2.2% of the $75,465 median income in West Seneca, NY.
West Seneca: can I choose a supplier?
In most of New York yes; municipal and co-op areas around West Seneca, NY may be closed.
West Seneca: damaging storms reported nearby?
140 NWS wind and tornado reports within 15 miles of the centre of West Seneca, NY, 2015 to 2025, 308.9 per 100,000 residents.
How old are the homes in West Seneca?
West Seneca, NY: median home built 1966; 15,588 of 21,268 homes (73.3%) predate 1980, 14,570 are detached and 3,193 sit in buildings of 5+ units.
How many West Seneca, NY renters struggle with rent?
1,894 of 4,515 renter households pay 30% or more of income in rent.
How many West Seneca, NY households have no car?
1,687 households; 10,957 have two or more.
How many residents of West Seneca, NY live below the poverty line?
3,750 residents.