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CITY · 2010 ACS

West Valley

New York · 518 residents · 1.532 sq mi
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West Valley has roughly average household income, with a median household income of $47,955. Population has grown 22% since 2011. Median home value is $87,000. With a median age of 42.9, the population is older than the US median of 37.2.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $52,703
Older
median age 42.9
US median: 37.2
Less educated
18% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 28%
Stable housing
home values roughly flat, inflation adjusted
US median home: $225,659
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
518
+22%vs 2011
vs 426 in 2011
2010 – 2024
Population density
338 / sq mi
+22%vs 2011
vs 278 / sq mi in 2011
US average: 261
Median age
42.9
+5%vs 2011
vs 41.0 in 2011
US average: 37.2
Population, 2010 – 2024
402475548621694201020202024West Valley
2024489
201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$47,955
+3%inflation adjusted, since 2011
vs $48,250 in 2011
US average: $52,703
2010 – 2024
Per capita income
$19,788
+2%vs 2011
vs $19,448 in 2011
US average: $27,286
Households earning $100K+
24.4%
+3.7 ptsvs 2011
vs 20.7% in 2011
US average: 33.3%
Poverty rate
8.3%
+1.9 ptsvs 2011
vs 6.3% in 2011
US average: 13.8%
Income inequality (Gini)
0.373
Unchangedvs 2011
vs 0.373 in 2011
US average: 0.461
Workforce by industry, 2010
Retail trade14.2%
US avg: 10.9%
Information12.5%
US avg: 11.5%
Finance & insurance10.3%
US avg: 5.1%
Professional, scientific, technical10.3%
US avg: 4.2%
Other services9.1%
US avg: 7%
Public administration9.1%
US avg: 4.9%
Wholesale trade8.6%
US avg: 7.2%
Transportation & warehousing5.6%
US avg: 3.1%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing0%
US avg: 1.9%
Construction0%
US avg: 1.4%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.5%
Education & health services0%
US avg: 0.9%
Arts, entertainment, food0%
US avg: 2.4%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$87,000
−3%inflation adjusted, since 2011
vs $92,100 in 2011
US average: $225,659
2010 – 2024
Median gross rent
$481
+2%inflation adjusted, since 2011
vs $488 in 2011
US average: $853
Owner-occupied
48.4%
−23.0 ptsvs 2011
vs 71.3% in 2011
23.5% rent
Vacancy rate
14.1%
−1.3 ptsvs 2011
vs 15.5% in 2011
US average: 12.1%
Owner cost-burdened
32.5%
+12.0 ptsvs 2011
vs 20.5% in 2011
US average: 30.9%
Renter cost-burdened
46.0%
−11.4 ptsvs 2011
vs 57.4% in 2011
US average: 46.8%
Afford Score
1.8
−5%vs 2011
vs 1.9 in 2011
2010 – 2024
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2011
White, non-Hispanic100%(426)
Black0%(0)
Hispanic / Latino0%(0)
Asian0%(0)
Other0%(0)
Diversity Score0%(0)
2010
White, non-Hispanic99%(513)
Black0.8%(4)
Hispanic / Latino0%(0)
Asian0%(0)
Other1.8%(9)
Diversity Score6.2%(32)
Diversity Score
6
vs 0 in 2011
2010 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
18.2%
+0.8 ptsvs 2011
vs 17.4% in 2011
US average: 27.9%
High school or higher
93.5%
+0.9 ptsvs 2011
vs 92.6% in 2011
US average: 84.9%
Graduate degree
3.8%
−1.0 ptsvs 2011
vs 4.8% in 2011
US average: 10.2%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
33.7 min
+20%vs 2011
vs 28.0 min in 2011
US average: 25.2
Drive alone to work
84.0%
+4.7 ptsvs 2011
vs 79.3% in 2011
US average: 76.2%
Carpooled to work
6.8%
−0.4 ptsvs 2011
vs 7.3% in 2011
US average: 10.4%
Public transit
0.0%
Unchangedvs 2011
vs 0.0% in 2011
US average: 4.7%
Worked from home
2.7%
−7.1 ptsvs 2011
vs 9.8% in 2011
US average: 4.1%
Walked to work
0.0%
Unchangedvs 2011
vs 0.0% in 2011
US average: 2.8%
Biked to work
0.0%
Unchangedvs 2011
vs 0.0% in 2011
US average: 0.5%
No vehicle available
3.4%
−0.9 ptsvs 2011
vs 4.3% in 2011
US average: 8.7%
Section 07

Work & employment

Self-employed
10.3%
+0.5 ptsvs 2011
vs 9.8% in 2011
US average: 12.9%
Management & professional
25.9%
+4.6 ptsvs 2011
vs 21.2% in 2011
US average: 35.2%
Section 08

People & community

Male
47.1%
−1.0 ptsvs 2011
vs 48.1% in 2011
Female
52.9%
+1.0 ptsvs 2011
vs 51.9% in 2011
Foreign born
0.0%
Unchangedvs 2011
vs 0.0% in 2011
US average: 12.8%
Veterans
14.3%
+3.0 ptsvs 2011
vs 11.3% in 2011
US average: 9.9%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in West Valley, New York?

West Valley, New York has about 518 residents according to the 2010 American Community Survey.

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

The typical household in West Valley, New York earns about $47,955 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 $87,000, and the typical rent is about $481 a month.

How educated are people in West Valley, New York?

About 18.2% 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 8.3% of people in West Valley, New York live below the federal poverty line.

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