How many renters in West Seneca (community), NY pay more than 30% of their income on rent?
47.5% (±7.3 points) of renting households in West Seneca (community), NY spend 30% or more of their household income on gross rent (2020–2024 American Community Survey).
37.9% spend 35% or more.
The median renting household spends 28.8% of its income on rent.
Figures last updated on .
- Paying 30% or more
- 47.5% (±7.3 points)
- Paying 35% or more
- 37.9% (±6.7 points)
- Median share of income
- 28.8% (±2.8 points)
Rent as a share of income in West Seneca (community)
| Share of income spent on rent | West Seneca (community) | Erie County | New York | United States |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Less than 15% | 15.6% (±4.8 points) | 14.9% | 14.0% | 12.6% |
| 15% to 19.9% | 12.5% (±4.2 points) | 12.4% | 11.7% | 12.2% |
| 20% to 24.9% | 14.2% (±4.0 points) | 11.6% | 11.5% | 12.6% |
| 25% to 29.9% | 10.1% (±3.5 points) | 10.8% | 10.7% | 11.5% |
| 30% to 34.9% | 9.6% (±2.9 points) | 9.0% | 9.0% | 9.2% |
| 35% or more | 37.9% (±6.7 points) | 41.3% | 43.1% | 41.9% |
Households whose income could not be measured against their rent (for example, those reporting no income) are left out of these shares, as the Census Bureau leaves them out.
West Seneca (community) against Erie County, its state and the nation
| West Seneca (community) | Erie County | New York | United States | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Paying 30% or more | 47.5% (±7.3 points) | 50.3% (±1.4 points) | 52.1% (±0.4 points) | 51.1% |
| Paying 35% or more | 37.9% (±6.7 points) | 41.3% (±1.1 points) | 43.1% (±0.3 points) | 41.9% |
| Median share of income | 28.8% (±2.8 points) | 30.2% (±0.6 points) | 31.2% (±0.3 points) | 30.6% |
| Median renter household income | $44,830 (±$5,418) | $42,230 (±$1,127) | $57,803 (±$395) | $52,966 |
| Median gross rent | $1,106 (±$39) | $1,090 (±$11) | $1,621 (±$7) | $1,413 |
In West Seneca (community), the share of renters paying 30% or more of income is not measurably different from Erie County (50.3%).
It is not measurably different from New York (52.1%).
It is not measurably different from the national figure (51.1%).
In Erie County, West Seneca (community) ranks 10 of 19 places with a published estimate, from highest to lowest share of renters paying 30% or more of income.
Statewide, it ranks 240 of 407.
Rankings use the estimates alone; where margins of error overlap, neighboring ranks may not truly differ.
Renters paying 30% or more of income in places near West Seneca (community)
| Place | Distance | Renters paying 30% or more of income | Compared with this place |
|---|---|---|---|
| West Seneca (community) | — | 47.5% (±7.3 points) | — |
| Village of Sloan | 4.3 mi | 47.9% (±21.3 points) | Not measurably different |
| Lackawanna | 4.3 mi | 51.8% (±8.7 points) | Not measurably different |
| Cheektowaga (community) | 4.9 mi | 47.5% (±5.2 points) | Not measurably different |
| Village of Blasdell | 5.0 mi | 47.7% (±20.1 points) | Not measurably different |
| Town of Cheektowaga | 5.0 mi | 48.8% (±4.6 points) | Not measurably different |
| Village of Orchard Park | 5.2 mi | 51.0% (±25.0 points) | Not measurably different |
| Town of Elma | 5.3 mi | 30.0% (±21.4 points) | Not measurably different |
| Village of Depew | 5.6 mi | 54.6% (±9.2 points) | Not measurably different |
None of the nearby places differs measurably from this one on this figure.
Distance is measured in a straight line between the Census Bureau’s internal points for each place.
Renters paying 30% or more of income across Erie County, place by place
| Rank | Place | Renters paying 30% or more of income |
|---|---|---|
| 4 | Eden (community) | 74.7% (±50.3 points) |
| 5 | Holland (community) | 70.8% (±47.1 points) |
| 6 | North Boston | 62.7% (±31.8 points) |
| 7 | Elma Center | 54.9% (±31.9 points) |
| 8 | Tonawanda Town | 51.5% (±7.2 points) |
| 9 (tie) | Cheektowaga (community) | 47.5% (±5.2 points) |
| 9 (tie) | West Seneca (community) | 47.5% (±7.3 points) |
| 11 | Clarence Center | 43.8% (±54.4 points) |
| 12 | Angola on the Lake | 41.3% (±39.4 points) |
| 13 | Harris Hill | 41.0% (±15.9 points) |
| 14 | Highland-on-the-Lake | 40.7% (±32.6 points) |
| 15 | Clarence (community) | 39.6% (±19.2 points) |
| 16 | Eggertsville | 38.3% (±15.4 points) |
Showing 13 of 19 places in Erie County, ranked from highest to lowest.
West Seneca (community) is a census-designated place: an unincorporated community the Census Bureau draws for statistics, with no municipal government of its own.
It lies inside the Town of West Seneca, whose figures include it.
Survey years: 2020–2024 (American Community Survey 5-year estimates).
Margins of error are at the 90% confidence level.
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Are renters in West Seneca (community) rent-burdened?
47.5% of renting households in West Seneca (community) pay 30% or more of their income in gross rent, the share housing researchers usually call rent-burdened (2020–2024 American Community Survey).
What share of income do renters in West Seneca (community) spend on rent?
The median renting household in West Seneca (community), NY spends 28.8% (±2.8 points) of its household income on gross rent.
Sources
- Selected Housing Characteristics (DP04), 2020–2024 ACS 5-year estimates — West Seneca CDP, New York
- Median Gross Rent as a Percentage of Household Income (B25071), 2020–2024 ACS 5-year estimates — West Seneca CDP, New York
- Median Household Income by Tenure (B25119), 2020–2024 ACS 5-year estimates — West Seneca CDP, New York
To check these figures in the Census Bureau’s own API, request the variables below from the 2024 ACS 5-year data profile (acs/acs5/profile) and detailed tables (acs/acs5) for West Seneca CDP, New York (place:80907, in state:36).
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DP04_0136E, DP04_0136M, DP04_0137PE, DP04_0137PM, DP04_0138PE, DP04_0138PM, DP04_0139PE, DP04_0139PM, DP04_0140PE, DP04_0140PM, DP04_0141PE, DP04_0141PM, DP04_0142PE, DP04_0142PM, B25071_001E, B25071_001M, B25119_003E, B25119_003M
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