Villenova, New York

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Population in 2010: 1,110.
Population change since 2000: -1.0%
 
Males: 548  (49.4%)
Females: 562  (50.6%)
Median resident age:

42.4 years
New York median age:

40.7 years

Zip codes: 14062.

Estimated median household income in 2022: $58,358 (it was $35,208 in 2000)
Villenova:

$58,358
NY:

$79,557

Estimated per capita income in 2022: $27,174 (it was $14,240 in 2000)

Villenova town income, earnings, and wages data

Estimated median house or condo value in 2022: $125,626 (it was $64,300 in 2000)
Villenova:

$125,626
NY:

$400,400

Mean prices in 2022: all housing units: $168,876; detached houses: $173,869; townhouses or other attached units: $92,544; in 2-unit structures: $200,826; in 3-to-4-unit structures: $86,545; in 5-or-more-unit structures: $466,469; mobile homes: $70,313
March 2022 cost of living index in Villenova: 97.3 (near average, U.S. average is 100)

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  • Races in Villenova, NY (2010)
    • 1,05394.9%White alone
    • 272.4%Hispanic
    • 100.9%American Indian alone
    • 90.8%Two or more races
    • 50.5%Black alone
    • 50.5%Asian alone
    • 10.09%Other race alone

Races in Villenova detailed stats: ancestries, foreign born residents, place of birth

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Ancestries: German (35.6%), English (19.2%), Polish (15.1%), Irish (14.3%), Italian (10.3%), Swedish (7.7%).

Current Local Time: EST time zone

Land area: 36.1 square miles.

Population density: 31 people per square mile   (very low).

9 residents are foreign born

This town:

0.8%
New York:

20.4%
Median real estate property taxes paid for housing units in 2000:
Villenova town:

2.3% ($1,500)
New York:

1.9% ($2,847)

Nearest city with pop. 50,000+: Buffalo, NY (38.1 miles , pop. 292,648).

Nearest city with pop. 1,000,000+: Philadelphia, PA (264.5 miles , pop. 1,517,550).

Nearest cities:

South Dayton, NY (1.9 miles ),
Dayton, NY (2.4 miles ),
Forestville, NY (2.6 miles ),
Cherry Creek, NY (2.6 miles ),
Arkwright, NY (2.6 miles ),
Perrysburg, NY (2.7 miles ),
Leon, NY (2.9 miles ),
Hanover, NY (3.0 miles )

Latitude: 42.39 N, Longitude: 79.11 W

Area code commonly used in this area: 716

Distribution of median household income in Villenova, NY in 2022

Single-family new house construction building permits:

  • 2022: 3 buildings, average cost: $180,000
  • 2020: 2 buildings, average cost: $125,000
  • 2019: 1 building, cost: $200,000
  • 2018: 2 buildings, average cost: $200,000
  • 2017: 6 buildings, average cost: $233,300
  • 2015: 3 buildings, average cost: $200,000
  • 2013: 2 buildings, average cost: $100,000
  • 2012: 3 buildings, average cost: $400,000
  • 2010: 2 buildings, average cost: $49,000
  • 2009: 3 buildings, average cost: $49,000
  • 2008: 6 buildings, average cost: $49,000
  • 2007: 7 buildings, average cost: $49,000
  • 2006: 8 buildings, average cost: $49,000
  • 2005: 8 buildings, average cost: $48,500
  • 2004: 9 buildings, average cost: $52,500
  • 2003: 7 buildings, average cost: $36,800
  • 2002: 7 buildings, average cost: $36,800
  • 2001: 5 buildings, average cost: $64,500
  • 2000: 3 buildings, average cost: $68,600
  • 1999: 11 buildings, average cost: $41,500
  • 1998: 5 buildings, average cost: $61,700
  • 1997: 4 buildings, average cost: $61,700
Number of permits per 10,000 Villenova, NY residents
Average permit cost in Villenova, NY
Unemployment in December 2023:
Here:

4.8%
New York:

4.4%
Most common industries in Villenova, NY (%)
Both Males Females
Most common industries in 2000
  • Health care (12.0%)
  • Agriculture, forestry, fishing & hunting (11.0%)
  • Educational services (9.3%)
  • Food (8.9%)
  • Construction (8.5%)
  • Public administration (6.6%)
  • Social assistance (5.6%)
Most common industries for males in 2000
  • Agriculture, forestry, fishing & hunting (14.5%)
  • Construction (14.5%)
  • Food (11.4%)
  • Public administration (6.6%)
  • Truck transportation (6.6%)
  • Accommodation & food services (4.5%)
  • Educational services (4.5%)
Most common industries for females in 2000
  • Health care (24.5%)
  • Educational services (15.3%)
  • Social assistance (10.0%)
  • Food & beverage stores (7.4%)
  • Agriculture, forestry, fishing & hunting (6.6%)
  • Public administration (6.6%)
  • Food (5.7%)
Most common occupations in Villenova, NY (%)
Both Males Females
Most common occupations in 2000
  • Laborers and material movers, hand (6.0%)
  • Agricultural workers, including supervisors (6.0%)
  • Nursing, psychiatric, and home health aides (5.6%)
  • Other production occupations, including supervisors (4.6%)
  • Farmers and farm managers (4.4%)
  • Driver/sales workers and truck drivers (4.4%)
  • Vehicle and mobile equipment mechanics, installers, and repairers (3.5%)
Most common occupations for males in 2000
  • Laborers and material movers, hand (8.7%)
  • Driver/sales workers and truck drivers (8.0%)
  • Farmers and farm managers (7.3%)
  • Agricultural workers, including supervisors (6.2%)
  • Vehicle and mobile equipment mechanics, installers, and repairers (6.2%)
  • Electrical equipment mechanics and other installation, maintenance, and repair workers, including supervisors (5.9%)
  • Other production occupations, including supervisors (4.8%)
Most common occupations for females in 2000
  • Nursing, psychiatric, and home health aides (12.7%)
  • Agricultural workers, including supervisors (5.7%)
  • Information and record clerks, except customer service representatives (4.4%)
  • Other production occupations, including supervisors (4.4%)
  • Secretaries and administrative assistants (3.9%)
  • Registered nurses (3.9%)
  • Counselors, social workers, and other community and social service specialists (3.9%)

Average climate in Villenova, New York

Based on data reported by over 4,000 weather stations

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Tornado activity:

Villenova-area historical tornado activity is slightly above New York state average. It is 53% smaller than the overall U.S. average.

On 5/31/1985, a category F4 (max. wind speeds 207-260 mph) tornado 28.5 miles away from the Villenova town center .

On 5/2/1983, a category F3 (max. wind speeds 158-206 mph) tornado 5.0 miles away from the town center killed 2 people and caused between $500,000 and $5,000,000 in damages.

Earthquake activity:

Villenova-area historical earthquake activity is significantly above New York state average. It is 65% smaller than the overall U.S. average.

On 9/25/1998 at 19:52:52, a magnitude 5.2 (4.8 MB, 4.3 MS, 5.2 LG, 4.5 MW, Depth: 3.1 mi, Class: Moderate, Intensity: VI - VII) earthquake occurred 90.6 miles away from the city center
On 1/31/1986 at 16:46:43, a magnitude 5.0 (5.0 MB) earthquake occurred 118.5 miles away from Villenova center
On 8/23/2011 at 17:51:04, a magnitude 5.8 (5.8 MW, Depth: 3.7 mi) earthquake occurred 316.0 miles away from Villenova center
On 10/7/1983 at 10:18:46, a magnitude 5.3 (5.1 MB, 5.3 LG, 5.1 ML) earthquake occurred 263.8 miles away from the city center
On 4/20/2002 at 10:50:47, a magnitude 5.3 (5.3 ML, Depth: 3.0 mi) earthquake occurred 309.0 miles away from the city center
On 4/20/2002 at 10:50:47, a magnitude 5.2 (5.2 MB, 4.2 MS, 5.2 MW, 5.0 MW) earthquake occurred 307.3 miles away from Villenova center
Magnitude types: regional Lg-wave magnitude (LG), body-wave magnitude (MB), local magnitude (ML), surface-wave magnitude (MS), moment magnitude (MW)

Natural disasters:

The number of natural disasters in Chautauqua County (21) is greater than the US average (15).
Major Disasters (Presidential) Declared: 11
Emergencies Declared: 9

Causes of natural disasters: Floods: 9, Storms: 9, Snowstorms: 4, Hurricanes: 2, Winter Storms: 2, Blizzard: 1, Ice Storm: 1, Power Outage: 1, Snow: 1, Tropical Storm: 1, Wind: 1, Other: 2 (Note: some incidents may be assigned to more than one category).

Hospitals and medical centers near Villenova:

  • TLC HEALTH NETWORK Acute Care Hospitals (about 11 miles away; GOWANDA, NY)
  • GOWANDA REHABILITATION AND NURSING CENTER (Nursing Home, about 11 miles away; GOWANDA, NY)
  • BROOKS MEMORIAL HOSPITAL (Dialysis Facility, about 13 miles away; DUNKIRK, NY)
  • BROOKS MEMORIAL HOSPITAL Acute Care Hospitals (about 13 miles away; DUNKIRK, NY)
  • CHAUTAUQUA COUNTY HOME (Nursing Home, about 15 miles away; DUNKIRK, NY)

Amtrak station near Villenova:

  • 13 miles: DUNKIRK (108 E. 4TH ST.) - Bus Station . Services: enclosed waiting area, public restrooms, public payphones, snack bar, free short-term parking, free long-term parking, call for taxi service, public transit connection.

Colleges/universities with over 2000 students nearest to Villenova:

  • SUNY at Fredonia (about 13 miles; Fredonia, NY; Full-time enrollment: 5,523)
  • Jamestown Community College (about 20 miles; Jamestown, NY; FT enrollment: 3,384)
  • Bryant & Stratton College-Online (about 33 miles; Orchard Park, NY; FT enrollment: 2,212)
  • Erie Community College (about 37 miles; Buffalo, NY; FT enrollment: 11,035)
  • D'Youville College (about 38 miles; Buffalo, NY; FT enrollment: 2,398)
  • St Bonaventure University (about 40 miles; Saint Bonaventure, NY; FT enrollment: 2,286)
  • Canisius College (about 40 miles; Buffalo, NY; FT enrollment: 4,376)

Points of interest:

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Notable locations in Villenova: Butcher Crest Farm (A), Wrights Corners (B), Hanova Hill Farm (C). Display/hide their locations on the map

Church in Villenova: Wesleyan Church (A). Display/hide its location on the map

Cemeteries: Ball Hill Cemetery (1), Hamlet Cemetery (2), Villenova Cemetery (3), Pope Hill Cemetery (4). Display/hide their locations on the map

Lake: East Mud Lake (A). Display/hide its location on the map

Creek: North Branch Conewango Creek (A). Display/hide its location on the map

Chautauqua County has a predicted average indoor radon screening level greater than 4 pCi/L (pico curies per liter) - Highest Potential
Average household size:
This town:

2.5 people
New York:

2.6 people

Percentage of family households:
This town:

70.7%
Whole state:

63.5%

Percentage of households with unmarried partners:
This town:

6.7%
Whole state:

6.8%


Likely homosexual households (counted as self-reported same-sex unmarried-partner households)
  • Lesbian couples: 0.5% of all households
  • Gay men: 0.0% of all households
Residents with income below the poverty level in 2009:
This town:

11.8%
Whole state:

14.6%
Residents with income below 50% of the poverty level in 2009:
This town:

4.5%
Whole state:

7.4%
9 people in group homes intended for adults in 2010

For population 15 years and over in Villenova:

Marital status in Villenova, NY
  • Never married: 25.2%
  • Now married: 61.6%
  • Separated: 1.2%
  • Widowed: 4.8%
  • Divorced: 7.3%

For population 25 years and over in Villenova:

  • High school or higher: 79.5%
  • Bachelor's degree or higher: 10.4%
  • Graduate or professional degree: 3.2%
  • Unemployed: 6.0%
  • Mean travel time to work (commute): 25.1 minutes
Educational Attainment in 2000
School Enrollment by Level of School in 2000
Education Gini index (Inequality in education)
Here:

10.2
New York average:

14.2

Presidential Elections Results

Graphs represent county-level data. Detailed 2008 Election Results

Religion statistics for Villenova, NY (based on Chautauqua County data)

Religions Adherents in 2010
Religions Adherents - Change between 2000 and 2010
ReligionAdherentsCongregations
Catholic20,91213
Mainline Protestant18,65986
Evangelical Protestant11,175105
Other2,88419
Orthodox2302
Black Protestant1201
None80,925-
Source: Clifford Grammich, Kirk Hadaway, Richard Houseal, Dale E.Jones, Alexei Krindatch, Richie Stanley and Richard H.Taylor. 2012. 2010 U.S.Religion Census: Religious Congregations & Membership Study. Association of Statisticians of American Religious Bodies. Jones, Dale E., et al. 2002. Congregations and Membership in the United States 2000. Nashville, TN: Glenmary Research Center. Graphs represent county-level data

Food Environment Statistics:

Number of grocery stores: 37
This county:

2.76 / 10,000 pop.
New York:

4.13 / 10,000 pop.
Number of supercenters and club stores: 1
This county:

0.07 / 10,000 pop.
New York:

0.06 / 10,000 pop.
Number of convenience stores (no gas): 15
Chautauqua County:

1.12 / 10,000 pop.
New York:

0.92 / 10,000 pop.
Number of convenience stores (with gas): 41
Here:

3.06 / 10,000 pop.
State:

1.68 / 10,000 pop.
Number of full-service restaurants: 148
Chautauqua County:

11.05 / 10,000 pop.
New York:

8.82 / 10,000 pop.
Adult diabetes rate:
This county:

8.1%
New York:

8.2%
Adult obesity rate:
Chautauqua County:

29.3%
New York:

23.8%
Low-income preschool obesity rate:
Chautauqua County:

12.4%
New York:

15.6%

Strongest AM radio stations in Villenova:

  • WWKB (1520 AM; 50 kW; BUFFALO, NY; Owner: ENTERCOM BUFFALO LICENSE, LLC)
  • WGR (550 AM; 5 kW; BUFFALO, NY; Owner: ENTERCOM BUFFALO LICENSE, LLC)
  • WNED (970 AM; 5 kW; BUFFALO, NY)
  • WHAM (1180 AM; 50 kW; ROCHESTER, NY; Owner: CITICASTERS LICENSES, L.P.)
  • WHLD (1270 AM; 5 kW; NIAGARA FALLS, NY; Owner: CITADEL BROADCASTING COMPANY)
  • WGGO (1590 AM; 5 kW; SALAMANCA, NY; Owner: CATT COMMUNICATIONS, INC.)
  • WDOE (1410 AM; 1 kW; DUNKIRK, NY; Owner: CHADWICK BAY BROADCASTING CORPORATION)
  • WTOR (770 AM; daytime; 9 kW; YOUNGSTOWN, NY; Owner: BIRACH BROADCASTING CORPORATION)
  • WBEN (930 AM; 5 kW; BUFFALO, NY; Owner: ENTERCOM BUFFALO LICENSE, LLC)
  • KDKA (1020 AM; 50 kW; PITTSBURGH, PA; Owner: INFINITY BROADCASTING OPERATIONS, INC.)
  • WNAE (1310 AM; 5 kW; WARREN, PA; Owner: KINZUA BROADCASTING COMPANY)
  • WKNR (850 AM; 50 kW; CLEVELAND, OH; Owner: CARON BROADCASTING, INC.)
  • WXRL (1300 AM; 5 kW; LANCASTER, NY; Owner: DOME BROADCASTING, INC.)

Strongest FM radio stations in Villenova:

  • WBKX (96.5 FM; FREDONIA, NY; Owner: CHADWICK BAY BROADCASTING CORPORATION)
  • WTSS (102.5 FM; BUFFALO, NY; Owner: ENTERCOM BUFFALO LICENSE, LLC)
  • WUBJ (88.1 FM; JAMESTOWN, NY; Owner: STATE UNIVERSITY OF NEW YORK)
  • WNJA (89.7 FM; JAMESTOWN, NY; Owner: WESTERN NEW YORK PUBLIC B/CING ASSOC)
  • WNED-FM (94.5 FM; BUFFALO, NY; Owner: WESTERN NEW YORK PUBLIC B/C ASSOC.)
  • WWSE (93.3 FM; JAMESTOWN, NY; Owner: MEDIA ONE GROUP, LLC)
  • WDCX (99.5 FM; BUFFALO, NY; Owner: KIMTRON, INC.)
  • W205BA (88.9 FM; JAMESTOWN, NY; Owner: BIBLE BROADCASTING NETWORK, INC.)
  • WCOT (90.9 FM; JAMESTOWN, NY; Owner: FAMILY LIFE MINISTRIES, INC.)
  • WBUF (92.9 FM; BUFFALO, NY; Owner: INFINITY RADIO OPERATIONS INC.)
  • WKZA (106.9 FM; LAKEWOOD, NY; Owner: CROSS COUNTRY COMMUNICATIONS, LLC)
  • WMHU (101.9 FM; JAMESTOWN, NY; Owner: VOX ALLEGANY, L.L.C.)
  • WGRF (96.9 FM; BUFFALO, NY; Owner: CITADEL BROADCASTING COMPANY)
  • WQRT (98.3 FM; SALAMANCA, NY; Owner: CATT COMMUNICATIONS, INC.)
  • WFBF (89.9 FM; BUFFALO, NY; Owner: FAMILY STATIONS, INC.)
  • WQFX-FM (103.1 FM; RUSSELL, PA; Owner: SOUTHBRIDGE RADIO CORPORATION)
  • W203AW (88.5 FM; FREDONIA, NY; Owner: FAMILY LIFE MINISTRIES, INC.)

TV broadcast stations around Villenova:

  • WNYB (Channel 26; JAMESTOWN, NY; Owner: FAITH BROADCASTING NETWORK, INC.)
  • WNGS (Channel 67; SPRINGVILLE, NY; Owner: CAROLINE K. POWLEY D/B/A UNICORN/SPRINGVILLE)
  • WKBW-TV (Channel 7; BUFFALO, NY; Owner: WKBW-TV LICENSE, INC.)
  • WIVB-TV (Channel 4; BUFFALO, NY; Owner: WIVB BROADCASTING, LLC)
  • WGRZ-TV (Channel 2; BUFFALO, NY; Owner: MULTIMEDIA ENTERTAINMENT, INC.)
  • W46BA (Channel 46; JAMESTOWN, NY; Owner: WESTERN NEW YORK PUBLIC B/CING.ASSN.)
  • WUTV (Channel 29; BUFFALO, NY; Owner: WUTV LICENSEE, LLC)
  • WNYO-TV (Channel 49; BUFFALO, NY; Owner: NEW YORK TELEVISION, INC.)
  • WNED-TV (Channel 17; BUFFALO, NY; Owner: WESTERN NY PUBLIC BROADCASTING ASSOC.)
  • WNLO (Channel 23; BUFFALO, NY; Owner: WIVB BROADCASTING, LLC)
  • National Bridge Inventory (NBI) Statistics
  • 13Number of bridges
  • 72ft / 22.3mTotal length
  • $18,739,000Total costs
  • 6,125Total average daily traffic
  • 612Total average daily truck traffic
  • 6,932Total future (year 2036) average daily traffic
New bridges in Villenova, NY - historical statistics
  • New bridges - historical statistics
  • 41930-1939
  • 11940-1949
  • 11950-1959
  • 21960-1969
  • 21980-1989
  • 21990-1999
  • 12000-2009
See full National Bridge Inventory statistics for Villenova, NY
Houses and condos Apartments
Most commonly used house heating fuel in houses and condos in Villenova, NY
  • 35.3%Bottled, tank, or LP gas
  • 30.5%Fuel oil, kerosene, etc.
  • 18.9%Wood
  • 10.8%Utility gas
  • 3.0%Electricity
  • 1.6%Other fuel
Most commonly used house heating fuel in apartments in Villenova, NY
  • 44.7%Bottled, tank, or LP gas
  • 23.4%Utility gas
  • 19.1%Fuel oil, kerosene, etc.
  • 8.5%Other fuel
  • 4.3%Wood


Villenova compared to New York state average:

  • Median house value significantly below state average.
  • Unemployed percentage below state average.
  • Black race population percentage significantly below state average.
  • Hispanic race population percentage significantly below state average.
  • Foreign-born population percentage significantly below state average.
  • Renting percentage significantly below state average.
  • Length of stay since moving in significantly above state average.
  • Number of rooms per house significantly below state average.
  • House age significantly below state average.
  • Number of college students below state average.
  • Percentage of population with a bachelor's degree or higher significantly below state average.
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