Living in Wappingers Falls, New York
Cost of living, income, home prices, rent and demographics of Wappingers Falls · Census data 2020–2024
Wappingers Falls has 5,761 residents with a median age of 49.8. The median household income is $65,040 (24% lower than the New York median), the median home value is $337,200, the median rent is $1,538/month.
Wappingers Falls at a glance
- Population
- 5,761
- Median age
- 49.8State: 39.8
- Median household income
- $65,040State: $85,974
- Median home value
- $337,200State: $423,800
- Median rent
- $1,538/moState: $1,621
- Homeowners
- 31.2%
- Bachelor's degree or higher
- 23.3%
- Average commute
- 24 min
Is Wappingers Falls a good place to live?
Pros: Home values 20% lower than the state median; an average commute of 24 minutes; a poverty rate of 3.8%.
Cons: Median household income 24% lower than the New York median; unemployment of 7.4%.
The weather is best in May–June and August–September.
Cost of living in Wappingers Falls
Housing is the biggest part of the cost of living. In Wappingers Falls the median home value is $337,200, about the same as the U.S. median. Renters pay a median of $1,538 per month, which is 35.3% of household income. Homeowners with a mortgage pay $1,960 a month in housing costs.
Wappingers Falls median household income
The median household income in Wappingers Falls is $65,040 and the income per person is $34,569. 3.8% of residents live below the poverty line (New York: 14%).
Housing in Wappingers Falls: homes for sale and rent
- Housing units
- 2,627
- Owner-occupied
- 31.2%
- Renter-occupied
- 68.8%
- Vacant
- 3.7%Includes seasonal homes
- Median year built
- 1960
- Average household size
- 2.23
Wappingers Falls demographics
- Population
- 5,761
- Median age
- 49.8
- Under 18
- 16.5%
- 65 and older
- 25.6%
- Households
- 2,531
- Foreign-born
- 18.5%
- Veterans
- 5.2%Adults 18+
Hispanic or Latino can be of any race. Population history of Wappingers Falls ›
Education in Wappingers Falls
23.3% of adults 25 and older in Wappingers Falls have a bachelor's degree or higher (New York: 40.2%), and 9.6% have a graduate or professional degree.
Jobs and commute in Wappingers Falls
- Unemployment rate
- 7.4%State: 6.4%
- Average commute
- 24 minState: 33 min
- Work from home
- 10.4%
- Drive alone
- 67.9%
- Public transit
- 2.6%
- Walk to work
- 2.1%
- Homes with broadband
- 89.8%
Wappingers Falls vs nearby towns
| Town | Population | Median income | Home value | Rent |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Wappingers Falls | 5,761 | $65,040 | $337,200 | $1,538 |
| New Hamburg | 740 | $120,625 | $382,800 | — |
| Myers Corner | 10,877 | $105,718 | $419,700 | $1,610 |
| Crown Heights | 2,718 | $109,848 | $348,400 | $1,458 |
| Marlboro | 3,679 | $119,318 | $412,800 | $1,828 |
| New Hackensack | 957 | $145,179 | $365,100 | $1,750 |
| Red Oaks Mill | 3,254 | $116,467 | $364,300 | — |
| Spackenkill | 4,279 | $141,005 | $440,500 | — |
| Brinckerhoff | 2,813 | $101,927 | $370,000 | $1,943 |
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What is the median household income in Wappingers Falls, NY?
The median household income in Wappingers Falls is $65,040, 24% 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 Wappingers Falls?
The median home value in Wappingers Falls is $337,200, compared with $423,800 in New York.
How much is rent in Wappingers Falls?
The median gross rent in Wappingers Falls is $1,538 per month, about 35.3% of household income.
Is Wappingers Falls, NY a good place to live?
Pluses: home values 20% lower than the state median; an average commute of 24 minutes; a poverty rate of 3.8%. Minuses: median household income 24% lower than the New York median; unemployment of 7.4%.
What is the median age in Wappingers Falls?
The median age in Wappingers Falls is 49.8 years (New York: 39.8).
How long is the commute in Wappingers Falls?
The average commute to work in Wappingers Falls is 24 minutes; 10.4% of workers work from home.
What is the unemployment rate in Wappingers Falls?
The unemployment rate in Wappingers Falls is 7.4% (U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-year estimates 2020–2024).
How educated is Wappingers Falls?
23.3% of adults in Wappingers Falls 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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