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West Henrietta, NY

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Affordability Score: 83/100

Population: 10,256 · 1 ZIP codes

The affordability dashboard for West Henrietta, NY aggregates Census ACS 5-Year Estimates across 1 ZIP code covering 10,256 residents, then layers in county-level federal data to produce an overall grade of A- (83/100). The headline inputs are median household income of $124,457, median home value of $277,500, median rent of $1,607 per month, and 47.1% of adults holding a bachelor's degree or higher. These four metrics alone explain most of the variance between city dashboards.

Cross-agency feeds widen the picture beyond Census demographics. HUD publishes a Fair Market Rent for a 2-bedroom in this county at $1,573 per month (studio $1,116, 1BR $1,256, 3BR $1,895, 4BR $2,083). Department of Labor data lists infant center-based childcare at $15,028 per year, consuming 12% of the local median household income.

Reading the overall grade requires reading all seven dimensions together. The score weights Income 20%, Safety 20%, Housing 15%, Rent 15%, Education 10%, Commute 10%, and Childcare 10%, with each sub-score benchmarked against national percentiles rather than state averages — so the grade is genuinely comparable across any city in the country. Strengths visible in the raw data for West Henrietta, NY include income, education, housing, rent. Unemployment currently reads 3.2% and poverty 12.8% — numbers worth keeping alongside the headline grade.

Score Breakdown

Income A
$124,457
Median household income
Education B+
47.1%
Bachelor's degree or higher
Housing A
2.2x
Home value $277,500 vs income
Commute B
21 min
Average commute time
Rent A
$1,573/mo
2BR fair market rent (15% of income)
Safety N/A
N/A
Violent crime rate (county)
Childcare C+
$15,028/yr
Center-based infant care (12% of income)

Income & Employment

Median Income
$124,457
▲ 101% vs national
Per Capita Income
$48,665
Unemployment Rate
3.2%
Poverty Rate
12.8%

Housing

Median Home Value
$277,500
▲ 1% vs national
Median Rent
$1,607/mo
Owner Occupied
78.2%
2BR Fair Market Rent
$1,573/mo
▲ 31% vs national

Fair Market Rents by Bedroom

Studio
$1,116
1BR
$1,256
2BR
$1,573
3BR
$1,895
4BR
$2,083

Safety

Violent Crime Rate
Data Source
FBI UCR (county-level)

Education & Family

Bachelor's Degree+
47.1%
▲ 17 ppt vs national
High School+
62.6%
Median Age
36.1
Avg. Commute
21 min
▼ 5 min vs national

Childcare Costs

Infant (Center)
$15,028/yr
12% of income
Toddler (Center)
$14,300/yr
Preschool (Center)
$13,260/yr
School-Age (Center)
$11,180/yr

What This Means

West Henrietta, NY receives an overall affordability grade of A- (83/100), aggregated from 1 ZIP codes with a total population of 10,256. This area performs well in income and education and housing and rent. Data was unavailable for safety — these dimensions were excluded from the overall score.

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What are common questions about this dashboard?

Is West Henrietta, NY affordable?
West Henrietta, NY receives an overall affordability grade of A- (83/100) based on Census, HUD, FBI, and DOL data. Median household income is $124,457. Median home value is $277,500.
What is the cost of living in West Henrietta?
Key cost metrics: Median rent $1,607/mo. 2BR fair market rent $1,573/mo. Infant childcare $15,028/yr. Median home value $277,500.
How is the affordability score calculated?
The score evaluates 7 dimensions weighted by importance: Income (20%), Safety (20%), Housing (15%), Rent (15%), Education (10%), Commute (10%), and Childcare (10%). Each metric is compared against national percentile benchmarks from Census, HUD, FBI, and DOL data.

Data as of 2024. Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-Year Estimates. Source: HUD Fair Market Rents. Source: FBI Uniform Crime Report. Source: DOL National Database of Childcare Prices. Verify with HUD →