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West End, NY
Census-designated place in Otsego County, New York.
Population
1,891
Land area
3.7sq mi
People per sq mi
517
ZIP codes
0
West End and its ZIP codes
West End at a glance
- Households here earn a median of $71,563 a year, 17% less than the New York figure of $85,974.
- A typical owner-occupied home is valued at $151,100 (64% below New York) and median rent is $1,157 a month.
Local data for West End, NY
Counts from official public data
Housing and community stats
West End, NY, American Community Survey 2020-2024
Median household income
$71,563
Poverty rate
20.9%
Median home value
$151,100
Median rent
$1,157/mo
Homeownership
69.2%
Bachelor's or higher
45.5%
Median age
50.3
Average commute
27.2 min
Largest reported origins and ancestries: Italian Americans (331), German Americans (286), Irish Americans (269).
Economy and federal money
Jobs, pay, income and spending are for Otsego County. PPP loans are for West End.
Unemployment rate
4.3%
Sep 2026, +0.2 pts in a year
Average annual pay
$61,539
22,645 jobs, 2025
Income per person
$56,383
BEA, 2024
Federal spending
$418M
FY 2026, $7,137 per person
How people get to work
West End, NY, workers 16 and older. American Community Survey 5-year estimates
- Drove alone69.8%
- Carpooled6.3%
- Public transit3.0%
- Walked1.9%
- Bicycle0.0%
- Taxi, ride-hailing, motorcycle or other1.2%
- Worked from home17.8%
Average one-way commute: 27.2 minutes for people who do not work from home.
Environment and hazard risk
West End, NY, from FEMA, NOAA and EPA
Natural hazard risk
Relatively Low
Top: cold wave
Storm events since 1996
719
Countywide, mostly thunderstorm wind
Flood insurance policies
256
0.9% of homes, county
July high / Jan low
78° / 11°F
44.8 inches of rain a year
Health statistics
Share of adults in West End, NY, CDC PLACES estimates
Obesity
31.9%
U.S. 33.3% -1.4 pts
Diabetes
13.4%
U.S. 12.1% +1.3 pts
Smoking
13.7%
U.S. 12.8% +0.9 pts
Uninsured (18-64)
6.5%
U.S. 11.1% -4.6 pts
Cities near West End
| Name | Distance | Land area (sq mi) |
|---|---|---|
| OneontaCity | 1.8 mi | 4.4 |
| LaurensVillage | 4.6 mi | 0.1 |
| OtegoVillage | 6.6 mi | 1.2 |
| PortlandvilleCensus-designated place | 7.9 mi | 0.2 |
| Mount VisionCensus-designated place | 8.1 mi | 1.5 |
| FranklinVillage | 9.2 mi | 0.3 |
| MorrisVillage | 9.5 mi | 0.7 |
| Davenport CenterCensus-designated place | 9.7 mi | 3.1 |
| Wells BridgeCensus-designated place | 9.9 mi | 0.9 |
| MilfordVillage | 12 mi | 0.4 |
| GilbertsvilleVillage | 12 mi | 1 |
| GarrattsvilleCensus-designated place | 13 mi | 1.4 |
| HartwickCensus-designated place | 13 mi | 3.5 |
| Hartwick SeminaryCensus-designated place | 15 mi | 2 |
| UnadillaVillage | 15 mi | 1 |
| SchenevusCensus-designated place | 15 mi | 1 |
Frequently asked questions
- What county is West End, NY in?
- West End is in Otsego County, New York.
- What is the population of West End, NY?
- About 1,891 people live in West End, based on American Community Survey 5-year estimates.
- What cities are near West End?
- Nearby places include Oneonta (1.8 mi), Laurens (4.6 mi), Otego (6.6 mi), Portlandville (7.9 mi), Mount Vision (8.1 mi).
Source: U.S. Census Bureau (TIGER/Line boundaries, American Community Survey) · Data as of 12/31/2023