The story of this market
The typical home in ZIP 14224 sells for about $274,000, or $172 per square foot.
Prices are up +11% from a year ago, so sellers still have some momentum. Homes take about 15 days to sell, which is fast. HUD's fair market rent for a two-bedroom is $1,129 a month.
ZIP 14224 — West Seneca
The 14224 housing market is currently experiencing strong demand, with median sale prices rising 11% year-over-year to $274,000. Homes are selling rapidly, with a median of 15 days on the market, reflecting a competitive environment for buyers. This growth is driven by the area's appeal as a stable suburban residential hub within the Buffalo metropolitan region.
This ZIP code is well-suited for family buyers and established professionals seeking suburban living with convenient access to Buffalo's employment and service hubs.
Median prices moved up 11.0% year over year.
Homes spend a median of 15 days on market with 0.0 months of supply — a fast-moving market.
0% of listings have cut prices · homes sell at 100% of asking — demand is running ahead of supply.
no recorded foreclosure-ledger notices (0.0 per 10,000 residents) · unemployment 4.8% · poverty 8.5% — a stable, low-distress profile.
versus the prior ACS vintage
in-migration and out-migration balanced
ZCTA 14224, Erie County, NY
ACS 2024 5-year estimates. Aggregate published statistics for this ZIP — never individual records, and never an attribute of any individual property or resident.
The area is served by the West Seneca Central School District, which generally maintains a stable reputation within the Buffalo metropolitan region.
The region is subject to significant lake-effect snow events, which influence local insurance premiums and building maintenance requirements.
The area benefits from its proximity to the Buffalo employment core and established suburban infrastructure, with steady demand for residential housing.
Property taxes are levied by Erie County and the local school district; rates are determined by local assessment rolls and annual budget requirements.
Residents primarily rely on personal vehicles for commuting to the Buffalo employment core, with access to major regional highway corridors.
The area features local parks and green spaces, with proximity to suburban shopping centers and dining districts along major thoroughfares.
The rental market is characterized by steady demand from single adults and small households, with limited new multi-family inventory reported.
The local economy is integrated into the broader Buffalo-Cheektowaga metropolitan area, with a mix of healthcare, education, and service-sector employment.
The area is served by regional highway networks, facilitating access to the Buffalo metropolitan core.
Development is primarily focused on residential infill and maintenance of existing suburban infrastructure.
Parcels are subject to school district and county-level property tax assessments.
Property insurance premiums are influenced by regional weather patterns, particularly lake-effect snow exposure.
Data retrieved from Census Reporter profile for ZCTA 14224.
A local waterway providing green space and recreational opportunities.
Key-figure check: no independent anchor retained yet — first-researched cycles establish the anchor baseline this pass.