Living in Warsaw, New York
Cost of living, income, home prices, rent and demographics of Warsaw · Census data 2020–2024
Warsaw has 3,048 residents with a median age of 50.3. The median household income is $55,406 (36% lower than the New York median), the median home value is $105,100, the median rent is $940/month.
Warsaw at a glance
- Population
- 3,048
- Median age
- 50.3State: 39.8
- Median household income
- $55,406State: $85,974
- Median home value
- $105,100State: $423,800
- Median rent
- $940/moState: $1,621
- Homeowners
- 51.6%
- Bachelor's degree or higher
- 19.5%
- Average commute
- 23 min
Is Warsaw a good place to live?
Pros: Home values 75% lower than the state median; an average commute of 23 minutes.
Cons: Median household income 36% lower than the New York median; unemployment of 9%; a poverty rate of 22.4%.
The weather is best in June to September.
Cost of living in Warsaw
Housing is the biggest part of the cost of living. In Warsaw the median home value is $105,100, 68% lower than the U.S. median. Renters pay a median of $940 per month, which is 25.2% of household income. Homeowners with a mortgage pay $1,039 a month in housing costs.
Warsaw median household income
The median household income in Warsaw is $55,406 and the income per person is $31,866. 22.4% of residents live below the poverty line (New York: 14%).
Housing in Warsaw: homes for sale and rent
- Housing units
- 1,714
- Owner-occupied
- 51.6%
- Renter-occupied
- 48.4%
- Vacant
- 11.7%Includes seasonal homes
- Median year built
- 1941
- Average household size
- 1.86
Warsaw demographics
- Population
- 3,048
- Median age
- 50.3
- Under 18
- 15.4%
- 65 and older
- 26.2%
- Households
- 1,513
- Foreign-born
- 4.3%
- Veterans
- 9%Adults 18+
Hispanic or Latino can be of any race. Population history of Warsaw ›
Education in Warsaw
19.5% of adults 25 and older in Warsaw have a bachelor's degree or higher (New York: 40.2%), and 10.8% have a graduate or professional degree.
Jobs and commute in Warsaw
- Unemployment rate
- 9%State: 6.4%
- Average commute
- 23 minState: 33 min
- Work from home
- 5.5%
- Drive alone
- 78.7%
- Public transit
- 0.8%
- Walk to work
- 8.4%
- Homes with broadband
- 84.4%
Warsaw vs nearby towns
| Town | Population | Median income | Home value | Rent |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Warsaw | 3,048 | $55,406 | $105,100 | $940 |
| Wyoming | 414 | $75,500 | $136,500 | $794 |
| Silver Springs | 558 | $46,000 | $90,400 | $729 |
| Gainesville | 224 | $64,750 | $88,900 | $702 |
| Perry | 3,871 | $63,291 | $120,700 | $759 |
| Castile | 805 | $54,286 | $141,400 | $643 |
| Attica | 2,028 | $62,340 | $157,400 | $829 |
| Pavilion | 751 | $86,649 | $151,300 | — |
| Alexander | 404 | $91,750 | $169,600 | $1,094 |
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What is the median household income in Warsaw, NY?
The median household income in Warsaw is $55,406, 36% 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 Warsaw?
The median home value in Warsaw is $105,100, compared with $423,800 in New York.
How much is rent in Warsaw?
The median gross rent in Warsaw is $940 per month, about 25.2% of household income.
Is Warsaw, NY a good place to live?
Pluses: home values 75% lower than the state median; an average commute of 23 minutes. Minuses: median household income 36% lower than the New York median; unemployment of 9%; a poverty rate of 22.4%.
What is the median age in Warsaw?
The median age in Warsaw is 50.3 years (New York: 39.8).
How long is the commute in Warsaw?
The average commute to work in Warsaw is 23 minutes; 5.5% of workers work from home.
What is the unemployment rate in Warsaw?
The unemployment rate in Warsaw is 9% (U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-year estimates 2020–2024).
How educated is Warsaw?
19.5% of adults in Warsaw 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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