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Moving to West Seneca, NY
$269,900Median listing price
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About West Seneca
West Seneca is a large interior town in Erie County, New York, and a first-ring suburb directly south of Buffalo, with about 45,500 residents (2020 census). Together with Orchard Park and Hamburg it forms the inner Southtowns: established neighborhoods, the Union Road commercial corridor, Southgate Plaza, and cultural draws like the Charles E.
Home prices in West Seneca
The median listing price in West Seneca is $269,900.
Top places in West Seneca
- Charles E. Burchfield Nature & Art Center — trails and galleries on Union Road.
- West Seneca Town Hall (shown in the Commons photo below).
- West Seneca Community Center and Public Library (shown in the Commons photo below).
- Union Road business district (shown in the Commons photo below).
- Southgate Plaza shopping.
- Sunshine Park and town ballfields.
- Cazenovia Creek greenway.
Commuting from West Seneca
- West Seneca borders Buffalo to the south. Downtown is roughly 8 miles away — approximately 15–20 minutes by car via I-90 or Orchard Park Road (approximate; longer with traffic).
- NFTA Metro Bus routes serve the town's main corridors. There is no Metro Rail service in West Seneca.
Schools in West Seneca
Public schools: West Seneca Central School District. For enrollment and performance data, see the state report card in Town links below. Confirm school assignment for any address directly with the district.
West Seneca FAQs
- What is the housing market like in West Seneca, NY?
The median listing price in West Seneca is $269,900. Median listing price · Realtor.com · September 24, 2026 - How is the commute from West Seneca, NY?
West Seneca borders Buffalo to the south. Downtown is roughly 8 miles away — approximately 15–20 minutes by car via I-90 or Orchard Park Road (approximate; longer with traffic). - Which school district serves West Seneca, NY?
West Seneca is served by West Seneca Central School District. See the state report card in Town links, and confirm school assignment for a specific address with the district.
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Official town resources. School report cards via the New York State Education Department.