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West Valley

New York · 452 residents · 1.532 sq mi
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West Valley has roughly average household income, with a median household income of $62,917. Population has fallen 19% since 2019, a loss of 109 residents. 15% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 33%. Median home value is $86,900. With a median age of 44.9, the population is older than the US median of 38.8.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $66,278
Older
median age 44.9
US median: 38.8
Less educated
15% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 33%
Stable housing
home values roughly flat, inflation adjusted
US median home: $265,253
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
452
−19%since 2019
from 561 in 2019
2010 – 2024
Population density
295 / sq mi
−19%since 2019
from 366 / sq mi in 2019
US average: 280
Median age
44.9
+18%since 2019
from 38.0 in 2019
US average: 38.8
Population, 2010 – 2024
402475548621694201020202024West Valley
2024489
201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$62,917
−2%inflation adjusted, since 2019
from $63,482 in 2019
US average: $66,278
2010 – 2024
Per capita income
$21,895
−8%since 2019
from $23,822 in 2019
US average: $35,364
Households earning $100K+
33.0%
Unchangedsince 2019
from 33.0% in 2019
US average: 43.9%
Poverty rate
15.9%
+1.5 ptssince 2019
from 14.4% in 2019
US average: 12.8%
Workforce by industry, 2020
Wholesale trade21.3%
US avg: 6.7%
Information10.2%
US avg: 11.1%
Other services3.7%
US avg: 6.6%
Public administration3.7%
US avg: 4.7%
Retail trade2%
US avg: 10%
Finance & insurance1.6%
US avg: 5.5%
Professional, scientific, technical1.6%
US avg: 4.7%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing0%
US avg: 1.7%
Construction0%
US avg: 1.2%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.5%
Transportation & warehousing0%
US avg: 2.5%
Education & health services0%
US avg: 0.8%
Arts, entertainment, food0%
US avg: 2%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$86,900
−5%inflation adjusted, since 2019
from $90,000 in 2019
US average: $265,253
2010 – 2024
Owner-occupied
92.8%
+8.1 ptssince 2019
from 84.7% in 2019
7.2% rent
Afford Score
1.4
−3%since 2019
from 1.4 in 2019
2010 – 2024
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2019
White, non-Hispanic83.8%(470)
Black2.7%(15)
Hispanic / Latino3.6%(20)
Asian0%(0)
Other10%(56)
Diversity Score35.8%(201)
2020
White, non-Hispanic96%(434)
Black0%(0)
Hispanic / Latino0.2%(1)
Asian0%(0)
Other6.6%(30)
Diversity Score15.4%(70)
Diversity Score
15
−57%since 2019
from 36 in 2019
2010 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
14.8%
−6.7 ptssince 2019
from 21.5% in 2019
US average: 32.9%
High school or higher
97.1%
+0.1 ptssince 2019
from 97.0% in 2019
US average: 88.5%
Graduate degree
8.5%
−3.0 ptssince 2019
from 11.5% in 2019
US average: 12.7%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
31.2 min
−11%since 2019
from 35.1 min in 2019
US average: 26.9
Drive alone to work
90.6%
−0.8 ptssince 2019
from 91.3% in 2019
US average: 75.1%
No vehicle available
4.0%
+1.5 ptssince 2019
from 2.5% in 2019
US average: 8.4%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2019
from 0.0% in 2019
US average: 5.4%
Labor force participation
53.2%
−5.2 ptssince 2019
from 58.4% in 2019
US average: 63.4%
Management & professional
23.0%
−0.7 ptssince 2019
from 23.6% in 2019
US average: 39.3%
Section 08

People & community

Male
49.7%
+1.6 ptssince 2019
from 48.1% in 2019
Female
50.3%
−1.6 ptssince 2019
from 51.9% in 2019
Foreign born
1.0%
+0.1 ptssince 2019
from 0.9% in 2019
US average: 13.5%
Uninsured
5.0%
+3.8 ptssince 2019
from 1.2% in 2019
US average: 8.8%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in West Valley, New York?

West Valley, New York has about 452 residents according to the 2020 American Community Survey.

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

The typical household in West Valley, New York earns about $62,917 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 $86,900.

How educated are people in West Valley, New York?

About 14.8% 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 15.9% 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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