Living in Waddington, New York
Cost of living, income, home prices, rent and demographics of Waddington · Census data 2020–2024
Waddington has 1,062 residents with a median age of 44.2. The median household income is $73,750 (14% lower than the New York median), the median home value is $182,300, the median rent is $337/month.
Waddington is a small town, so Census survey estimates have wide margins of error. Treat percentages as approximate.
Waddington at a glance
- Population
- 1,062
- Median age
- 44.2State: 39.8
- Median household income
- $73,750State: $85,974
- Median home value
- $182,300State: $423,800
- Median rent
- $337/moState: $1,621
- Homeowners
- 84.2%
- Bachelor's degree or higher
- 32.7%
- Average commute
- 24 min
Is Waddington a good place to live?
Pros: Home values 57% lower than the state median; an average commute of 24 minutes; unemployment of 5.5%; a poverty rate of 6.3%.
Cons: Median household income 14% lower than the New York median.
The weather is best in June to September.
Cost of living in Waddington
Housing is the biggest part of the cost of living. In Waddington the median home value is $182,300, 45% lower than the U.S. median. Renters pay a median of $337 per month, which is 27.1% of household income. Homeowners with a mortgage pay $1,522 a month in housing costs.
Waddington median household income
The median household income in Waddington is $73,750 and the income per person is $38,365. 6.3% of residents live below the poverty line (New York: 14%).
Housing in Waddington: homes for sale and rent
- Housing units
- 497
- Owner-occupied
- 84.2%
- Renter-occupied
- 15.8%
- Vacant
- 9.9%Includes seasonal homes
- Median year built
- 1970
- Average household size
- 2.37
Waddington demographics
- Population
- 1,062
- Median age
- 44.2
- Under 18
- 25.5%
- 65 and older
- 26.6%
- Households
- 448
- Foreign-born
- 6.2%
- Veterans
- 4.9%Adults 18+
Hispanic or Latino can be of any race. Population history of Waddington ›
Education in Waddington
32.7% of adults 25 and older in Waddington have a bachelor's degree or higher (New York: 40.2%), and 18.3% have a graduate or professional degree.
Jobs and commute in Waddington
- Unemployment rate
- 5.5%State: 6.4%
- Average commute
- 24 minState: 33 min
- Work from home
- 9.5%
- Drive alone
- 81.8%
- Public transit
- 0%
- Walk to work
- 0.8%
- Homes with broadband
- 86.2%
Waddington vs nearby towns
| Town | Population | Median income | Home value | Rent |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Waddington | 1,062 | $73,750 | $182,300 | $337 |
| Madrid | 641 | $68,333 | $139,100 | $800 |
| Norfolk | 1,204 | $59,491 | $88,700 | $784 |
| Norwood | 1,374 | $54,375 | $100,800 | $683 |
| Massena | 10,238 | $51,458 | $94,400 | $722 |
| Ogdensburg | 9,455 | $61,824 | $85,400 | $778 |
| Potsdam | 8,427 | $34,546 | $146,400 | $898 |
| Canton | 7,167 | $62,054 | $183,800 | $796 |
| Winthrop | 530 | $138,231 | $119,900 | — |
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What is the median household income in Waddington, NY?
The median household income in Waddington is $73,750, 14% lower than the New York median of $85,974 (U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-year estimates 2020–2024).
What is the average home price in Waddington?
The median home value in Waddington is $182,300, compared with $423,800 in New York.
How much is rent in Waddington?
The median gross rent in Waddington is $337 per month, about 27.1% of household income.
Is Waddington, NY a good place to live?
Pluses: home values 57% lower than the state median; an average commute of 24 minutes; unemployment of 5.5%; a poverty rate of 6.3%. Minuses: median household income 14% lower than the New York median.
What is the median age in Waddington?
The median age in Waddington is 44.2 years (New York: 39.8).
How long is the commute in Waddington?
The average commute to work in Waddington is 24 minutes; 9.5% of workers work from home.
What is the unemployment rate in Waddington?
The unemployment rate in Waddington is 5.5% (U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-year estimates 2020–2024).
How educated is Waddington?
32.7% of adults in Waddington have a bachelor's degree or higher.
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-year estimates 2020–2024 (margins of error apply, especially in small towns). Figures are in 2024 dollars.
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