Warsaw, NY

Full City Profile · New York · Wyoming County County

3.6 /5.0
B+ Good
3,061 Population 738/sq mi density
$54,196 Median Income $34,291 per capita
$119,700 Home Value $200,092 Zillow
$780 Median Rent 29.9% income on rent
46°F Avg Temperature
B+
Overall
3.6 / 5.0
Good overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
B
Economy
3.0 / 5.0
$54,196 median income, 7.7% unemployment
A+
Affordability
5.0 / 5.0
$119,700 home value, $780/mo rent
C+
Education
2.8 / 5.0
22.0% bachelor's degree or higher

Warsaw, NY

At a Glance

Median Income
$54,196
28% below
$34,291 per capita
Home Value
$119,700
58% below
Zillow: $200,092
Median Rent
$780/mo
33% below
29.9% of income on rent
Bachelor's Degree+
22.0%
35% below
93.3% high school+
Unemployment
7.7%
114% above
9.6% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
36.2%
13% above
16.0% smoking rate
Avg Temperature
46°F

How Warsaw Compares to the U.S. Average

Each bar shows Warsaw's value as a percentage of the national average (100% = U.S. avg)

Income
72%
Home Value
42%
Rent
67%
Poverty
77%
Bachelor's
65%
Unemployment
214%
Thin vertical line = U.S. national average (100%)

Is Warsaw a Good Place to Live?

B+
3.6 / 5.0 - Good
Based on economy, affordability, safety, and education metrics compared to national averages.

Economy & Jobs

Warsaw residents earn a median household income of $54,196 , which is 28% below the national average of $75,149. Per capita income is $34,291. The unemployment rate stands at 7.7% (114% above the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 9.6% of residents live below the poverty line. The area is home to 930 business establishments, including 74 restaurants.

Housing & Cost of Living

The median home value in Warsaw is $119,700 , 58% below the national median of $281,900. Zillow estimates the typical home at $200,092. Median rent is $780/month, with 29.9% 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 1938.

Education

22.0% of adults in Warsaw hold a bachelor's degree or higher (35% below the national average). 93.3% have completed high school. Local schools score 5.6/10 in standardized testing.

Climate & Weather

Warsaw has an average annual temperature of 46°F (8°C). Winters average 23°F in January while summers reach 68°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 37.2 inches.

Data Overview

People

Population3,061
Median Age54.7 yrs
Density738/mi²
Male / Female42% / 58%
Foreign Born2.2%
Veterans9.8%

Economy

B
Median Income$54,196
Per Capita$34,291
Unemployment7.7%
Poverty9.6%
County GDP$2,368M
Avg Weekly Wage$1,217

Housing

A+
Home Value$119,700
Rent$780
Ownership62.8%
Zillow$200,092
Housing Units1,498
Rent Burden29.9%

Health

Obesity36.2%
Diabetes9.2%
Smoking16.0%
Heart Disease5.7%
Premature Death6,545/100K

Climate

Avg Temp46°F
Rain37.2 in/yr
Elevation1,007 ft

Education

C+
Bachelor's+22.0%
High School+93.3%
Graduate+9.9%
School Score5.6/10

Community

2024 VoteR 74% / D 26%
Commute22 min
Broadband83.0%
Internet Speed137 Mbps
EV Stations1
Libraries9

Did You Know?

Warsaw was founded in 1843.
The median home in Warsaw was built in 1938.
The nearest airport is Buffalo Niagara International (33 miles).
The Gini coefficient (income inequality) is 0.411 (U.S. avg: 0.490).
Natural hazard risk is rated "Very Low" by FEMA.
17.5% of the population has a disability.
Average internet download speed is 137 Mbps.
The county recorded 1 fatal vehicle crashes.