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Wappingers Falls, NY
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Wappingers Falls, NY
At a Glance
How Wappingers Falls Compares to the U.S. Average
Each bar shows Wappingers Falls's value as a percentage of the national average (100% = U.S. avg)
Is Wappingers Falls a Good Place to Live?
Economy & Jobs
Wappingers Falls residents earn a median household income of $58,455 , which is 22% below the national average of $75,149. Per capita income is $33,538. The unemployment rate stands at 3.3% (8% below the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 2.0% of residents live below the poverty line. The area is home to 9,032 business establishments, including 828 restaurants.
Housing & Cost of Living
The median home value in Wappingers Falls is $277,000 , 2% below the national median of $281,900. Zillow estimates the typical home at $477,100. Median rent is $1,490/month, with 34.6% 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 1960.
Safety & Crime
Wappingers Falls reports 890 violent crimes per 100,000 residents , which is 134% above the national average of 380/100K. Property crime is 2,186/100K.
Education
17.4% of adults in Wappingers Falls hold a bachelor's degree or higher (48% below the national average). 79.4% have completed high school. Local schools score 5.5/10 in standardized testing.
Climate & Weather
Wappingers Falls has an average annual temperature of 51°F (10°C). Winters average 27°F in January while summers reach 74°F in July. The area gets 275 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 41.9 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 36.