At a Glance
Median Income
$77,482
$45,778 per capita
Home Value
$187,200
Zillow: $232,351
Median Rent
$1,065/mo
29.8% of income on rent
Bachelor's Degree+
32.6%
98.8% high school+
Unemployment
2.7%
2.0% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
30.1%
10.7% smoking rate
How Wanakah Compares to the U.S. Average
Each bar shows Wanakah's value as a percentage of the national average (100% = U.S. avg)
Thin vertical line = U.S. national average (100%)
Is Wanakah a Good Place to Live?
A
4.3 / 5.0 - Great
Based on economy, affordability, safety, and education metrics compared to national averages.
Economy & Jobs
Wanakah residents earn a median household income of $77,482 , which is 3% above the national average of $75,149.
Per capita income is $45,778. The unemployment rate stands at 2.7% (25% below the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 2.0% of residents live below the poverty line. The area is home to 25,097 business establishments, including 2,341 restaurants.
Housing & Cost of Living
The median home value in Wanakah is $187,200 , 34% below the national median of $281,900.
Zillow estimates the typical home at $232,351. Median rent is $1,065/month, with 29.8% 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 1955.
Education
32.6% of adults in Wanakah hold a bachelor's degree or higher
(3% below the national average).
98.8% have completed high school. Local schools score 5.6/10 in standardized testing.
Climate & Weather
Wanakah has an average annual temperature of 49°F (9°C).
Winters average 26°F in January while summers reach 72°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 40.7 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 43.
Data Overview
People
Population3,071
Median Age47.6 yrs
Density2,559/mi²
Male / Female45% / 56%
Foreign Born1.7%
Veterans7.6%
Economy
A
Median Income$77,482
Per Capita$45,778
Unemployment2.7%
Poverty2.0%
County GDP$81,132M
Avg Weekly Wage$1,288
Housing
A+
Home Value$187,200
Rent$1,065
Ownership93.8%
Zillow$232,351
Housing Units1,445
Rent Burden29.8%
Health
Obesity30.1%
Diabetes7.2%
Smoking10.7%
Heart Disease4.5%
Premature Death8,238/100K
Climate
Avg Temp49°F
Rain40.7 in/yr
AQI43 (Good)
Elevation602 ft
Education
B+
Bachelor's+32.6%
High School+98.8%
Graduate+9.3%
School Score5.6/10
Community
2024 VoteR 45% / D 55%
Commute22 min
Broadband94.9%
Internet Speed218 Mbps
EV Stations13
Libraries39
Did You Know?
The median home in Wanakah was built in 1955.
16.4% work from home.
The nearest airport is Buffalo Niagara International (16 miles).
The Gini coefficient (income inequality) is 0.463 (U.S. avg: 0.490).
Natural hazard risk is rated "Relatively High" by FEMA.
17.6% of the population has a disability.
Average internet download speed is 218 Mbps.
There are 2,341 restaurants in the area.
The county recorded 52 fatal vehicle crashes.