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West Valley

New York · 489 residents · 1.532 sq mi
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West Valley has lower-than-average household income, with a median household income of $70,357. Population has declined 7% since 2023. 12% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 36%. Median home value is $126,700. With a median age of 56.9, the population is older than the US median of 38.9.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $82,259
Older
median age 56.9
US median: 38.9
Less educated
12% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 36%
Stable housing
home values roughly flat, inflation adjusted
US median home: $376,019
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
489
−7%since 2023
from 526 in 2023
2010 – 2024
Population density
319 / sq mi
−7%since 2023
from 343 / sq mi in 2023
US average: 281
Median age
56.9
Unchangedsince 2023
from 56.9 in 2023
US average: 38.9
Population, 2010 – 2024
402475548621694201020202024West Valley
2024489
201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$70,357
+5%inflation adjusted, since 2023
from $65,000 in 2023
US average: $82,259
2010 – 2024
Per capita income
$33,576
+14%since 2023
from $29,543 in 2023
US average: $44,673
Households earning $100K+
40.1%
+5.2 ptssince 2023
from 34.9% in 2023
US average: 53.3%
Poverty rate
10.4%
+1.9 ptssince 2023
from 8.6% in 2023
US average: 12.5%
Income inequality (Gini)
0.401
Unchangedsince 2023
from 0.402 in 2023
US average: 0.476
Workforce by industry, 2024
Wholesale trade23.2%
US avg: 6.9%
Retail trade11.8%
US avg: 9.9%
Information9.2%
US avg: 10.8%
Arts, entertainment, food3.5%
US avg: 1.9%
Other services1.8%
US avg: 6.7%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing0%
US avg: 1.6%
Construction0%
US avg: 1.2%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.4%
Transportation & warehousing0%
US avg: 2.2%
Finance & insurance0%
US avg: 5.9%
Professional, scientific, technical0%
US avg: 5.1%
Education & health services0%
US avg: 0.9%
Public administration0%
US avg: 4.8%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$126,700
+11%inflation adjusted, since 2023
from $111,300 in 2023
US average: $376,019
2010 – 2024
Owner-occupied
88.7%
+1.1 ptssince 2023
from 87.6% in 2023
11.3% rent
Vacancy rate
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2023
from 0.0% in 2023
US average: 10.0%
Owner cost-burdened
27.1%
−4.3 ptssince 2023
from 31.4% in 2023
US average: 22.9%
Renter cost-burdened
25.0%
−4.6 ptssince 2023
from 29.6% in 2023
US average: 47.4%
Afford Score
1.8
+5%since 2023
from 1.7 in 2023
2010 – 2024
Gentrification Score
29
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2023
White, non-Hispanic87.8%(462)
Black3%(16)
Hispanic / Latino7.6%(40)
Asian0%(0)
Other1.5%(8)
Diversity Score27.7%(146)
2024
White, non-Hispanic87.5%(428)
Black0%(0)
Hispanic / Latino11.2%(55)
Asian0%(0)
Other1.2%(6)
Diversity Score27.6%(135)
Diversity Score
28
Unchangedsince 2023
from 28 in 2023
2010 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
11.9%
−5.9 ptssince 2023
from 17.9% in 2023
US average: 35.6%
High school or higher
100.0%
+1.4 ptssince 2023
from 98.6% in 2023
US average: 89.6%
Graduate degree
1.0%
−0.4 ptssince 2023
from 1.4% in 2023
US average: 14.0%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
35.7 min
+13%since 2023
from 31.5 min in 2023
US average: 26.5
Drive alone to work
79.4%
−10.9 ptssince 2023
from 90.2% in 2023
US average: 68.9%
Carpooled to work
15.8%
+7.5 ptssince 2023
from 8.3% in 2023
US average: 8.5%
Public transit
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2023
from 0.0% in 2023
US average: 3.2%
Worked from home
3.5%
+3.5 ptssince 2023
from 0.0% in 2023
US average: 15.0%
Walked to work
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2023
from 0.0% in 2023
US average: 2.4%
Biked to work
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2023
from 0.0% in 2023
US average: 0.4%
No vehicle available
1.4%
−0.4 ptssince 2023
from 1.8% in 2023
US average: 8.3%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2023
from 0.0% in 2023
US average: 5.2%
Labor force participation
55.7%
+8.8 ptssince 2023
from 46.9% in 2023
US average: 63.5%
Self-employed
13.6%
+7.3 ptssince 2023
from 6.3% in 2023
US average: 13.1%
Management & professional
26.8%
+6.3 ptssince 2023
from 20.5% in 2023
US average: 42.5%
Section 08

People & community

Male
51.7%
−0.9 ptssince 2023
from 52.7% in 2023
Female
48.3%
+0.9 ptssince 2023
from 47.3% in 2023
Foreign born
0.0%
−1.1 ptssince 2023
from 1.1% in 2023
US average: 14.1%
Veterans
10.5%
−3.7 ptssince 2023
from 14.2% in 2023
US average: 6.2%
With a disability
11.7%
−6.4 ptssince 2023
from 18.1% in 2023
US average: 13.3%
Uninsured
13.1%
+5.5 ptssince 2023
from 7.6% in 2023
US average: 8.4%
Broadband at home
85.4%
+5.6 ptssince 2023
from 79.8% in 2023
US average: 91.0%
English only at home
88.7%
−5.8 ptssince 2023
from 94.5% in 2023
US average: 77.7%
Spanish at home
5.5%
+4.3 ptssince 2023
from 1.2% in 2023
US average: 13.6%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in West Valley, New York?

West Valley, New York has about 489 residents according to the 2024 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in West Valley, New York?

The typical household in West Valley, New York earns about $70,357 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is West Valley, New York expensive?

In West Valley, New York, the median home is worth about $126,700.

How educated are people in West Valley, New York?

About 11.9% of adults age 25 and over in West Valley, New York hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in West Valley, New York?

About 10.4% of people in West Valley, New York live below the federal poverty line.

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DATA: US CENSUS BUREAU ACS 5-YEAR + DECENNIAL CENSUS · UPDATED 2024

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