At a Glance
Median Income
$69,375
$37,302 per capita
Home Value
$195,800
Zillow: $185,842
Median Rent
$718/mo
28.9% of income on rent
Bachelor's Degree+
28.5%
89.3% high school+
Unemployment
6.0%
3.1% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
42.8%
16.2% smoking rate
How Waddington Compares to the U.S. Average
Each bar shows Waddington's value as a percentage of the national average (100% = U.S. avg)
Thin vertical line = U.S. national average (100%)
Is Waddington a Good Place to Live?
A
4.0 / 5.0 - Great
Based on economy, affordability, safety, and education metrics compared to national averages.
Economy & Jobs
Waddington residents earn a median household income of $69,375 , which is 8% below the national average of $75,149.
Per capita income is $37,302. The unemployment rate stands at 6.0% (67% above the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 3.1% of residents live below the poverty line. The area is home to 2,104 business establishments, including 253 restaurants.
Housing & Cost of Living
The median home value in Waddington is $195,800 , 31% below the national median of $281,900.
Zillow estimates the typical home at $185,842. Median rent is $718/month, with 28.9% of renters spending more than 30% of income on housing. The cost of living index is 107.9 (100 = national average). The median home was built in 1967.
Education
28.5% of adults in Waddington hold a bachelor's degree or higher
(15% below the national average).
89.3% have completed high school. Local schools score 5.0/10 in standardized testing.
Climate & Weather
Waddington has an average annual temperature of 44°F (7°C).
Winters average 16°F in January while summers reach 70°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 39.0 inches.
Data Overview
People
Population1,003
Median Age50.8 yrs
Density460/mi²
Male / Female40% / 60%
Foreign Born7.0%
Veterans3.7%
Economy
B+
Median Income$69,375
Per Capita$37,302
Unemployment6.0%
Poverty3.1%
County GDP$6,588M
Avg Weekly Wage$1,202
Housing
A+
Home Value$195,800
Rent$718
Ownership74.1%
Zillow$185,842
Housing Units493
Rent Burden28.9%
Health
Obesity42.8%
Diabetes9.9%
Smoking16.2%
Heart Disease5.8%
Premature Death8,243/100K
Climate
Avg Temp44°F
Rain39.0 in/yr
Elevation288 ft
Education
B
Bachelor's+28.5%
High School+89.3%
Graduate+21.1%
School Score5.0/10
Community
2024 VoteR 59% / D 41%
Commute25 min
Broadband83.7%
Internet Speed128 Mbps
EV Stations1
Libraries22
Did You Know?
The median home in Waddington was built in 1967.
The nearest airport is Ogdensburg International (18 miles).
The Gini coefficient (income inequality) is 0.449 (U.S. avg: 0.490).
Natural hazard risk is rated "Relatively Low" by FEMA.
20.9% of the population has a disability.
Average internet download speed is 128 Mbps.
There are 253 restaurants in the area.
The county recorded 12 fatal vehicle crashes.