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Wassaic, NY

New York · Metropolitan Area

Wassaic is a small town in New York with a population of 324. Residents earn $61,875 per year, which is 18% below the national average.

3.7 /5.0
B+ Good
324 Population 900/sq mi density
$61,875 Median Income $27,244 per capita
$134,700 Home Value
49°F Avg Temperature 275 sunny days/yr
B+
Overall
3.7 / 5.0
Good overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
B
Economy
3.0 / 5.0
$61,875 median income, 15.3% unemployment
A+
Affordability
5.0 / 5.0
$134,700 home value
B
Education
3.2 / 5.0
27.7% bachelor's degree or higher
Median Income $61,875
18% lower than US avg
Home Value $134,700
52% lower than US avg
Bachelor's+ 27.7%
18% lower than US avg
Obesity Rate 29.7%
7% lower than US avg
Unemployment 15.3%
325% higher than US avg
Poverty Rate 2.2%
83% lower than US avg

How Wassaic Compares to the U.S. Average (100% = U.S. avg)

People

Population324
Median Age32.5 yrs
Density900/mi²
Male / Female55% / 45%
Largest GroupWhite 53%
Veterans9.0%

Economy

B
Median Income$61,875
Per Capita$27,244
Unemployment15.3%
Poverty2.2%
County GDP$20,302M
Commute31 min

Housing

A+
Home Value$134,700
RentN/A
OwnershipN/A
Housing Units160
Rent Burden29.9%

Health

Obesity29.7%
Uninsured9.2%
Smoking15.0%
Depression22.4%
Heart Disease5.7%

Climate

Avg Temp49°F (9°C)
AQI36 (Good)
Rain45.8 in/yr
Sunny Days275/yr
Elevation457 ft (139 m)

Education

B
Bachelor's+27.7%
High School+76.4%
Graduate+9.9%
School Score5.39

Community

2024 VoteR 47% / D 53%
Commute31 min
Broadband87.0%
Libraries25

Is Wassaic a Good Place to Live?

Based on current data, Wassaic receives an overall livability score of 3.7 out of 5.0, earning a grade of B+. Key strengths include affordable housing, abundant sunshine, a low poverty rate, high health insurance coverage. Areas to be aware of include above-average unemployment. Wassaic offers a solid quality of life with a good balance of affordability, safety, and opportunity.

Economy & Jobs

The median household income in Wassaic is $61,875, 18% below the national average of $75,149. At 15.3%, unemployment is notably high. Only 2.2% of residents live below the poverty line, well below the national rate of 12.4%. Workers commute an average of 31 minutes.

Cost of Living & Housing

The median home value in Wassaic is $134,700, 52% below the national median — offering relatively affordable homeownership. At just 2.2x median income, home prices are very affordable relative to local earnings.

Education

27.7% of residents hold a bachelor's degree, below the national average of 33.7%. 76.4% have completed high school. Area schools have an average test score of 5.4/10.

Climate & Weather

Wassaic experiences four distinct seasons with an average temperature of 49°F. Winters average 25°F in January while summers reach 71°F in July. With 275 sunny days per year, residents enjoy well above the national average of sunshine. Annual precipitation totals 45.8 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 36.

Wassaic has a population of 324 with a density of 900 people per square mile. The median age is 32.5 years, 16% younger than the national median of 38.9. The city is predominantly White (53.1%).

Population

324
Total Population
900
People / sq mi
32.5yrs
Median Age
16% below US avg
0.4mi²
Land Area

Gender Distribution

Male 55.2%
Female 44.8%

Race & Ethnicity

Wassaic vs U.S. Average

Language Spoken at Home

English Only84.9%
8% above US avg
Spanish15.1%
13% above US avg

Social Characteristics

Wassaic vs U.S. Average

The median household income in Wassaic is $61,875, which is 18% below the national average of $75,149. The unemployment rate is 15.3% (above the 3.6% US average). 2.2% of residents live below the poverty line. Workers commute an average of 31 minutes.

Income: Wassaic vs U.S.

Commute Mode

Income

Median HH Income$61,875
18% below US avg
Per Capita Income$27,244
Avg Weekly Wage$1,364
IRS Avg AGI$98,164

Employment & Poverty

Unemployment15.3%
325% above US avg
Poverty Rate2.2%
83% below US avg
Establishments (County)9,032
County GDP$20,302M

Business (County)

Restaurants828
Healthcare840
Retail1,059
Manufacturing198

Tax & Cost of Living

Property Tax (IRS)$10,438
198% above US avg
Cost of Living107.90 (100=avg)
Effective Tax Rate7.75%

Commute & Transportation

Commute Time31.0 min
Drive Alone56.5%
Public Transit0.0%
Work from Home8.7%

Walkability

The median home value in Wassaic is $134,700, 52% below the national average.

Home Value Sources

Ownership Split

Home Values

Census Median$134,700
52% below US avg

Real Estate Market (Redfin)

$/Sq Ft$169
Homes Sold1
Sale-to-List Ratio95.6%
Price Drops0.0%

Rental Costs

Rent Burden29.9%

HUD Fair Market Rent

Studio$1,215
1 Bedroom$1,315
2 Bedrooms$1,579
3 Bedrooms$1,976
4 Bedrooms$2,193

Ownership & Property

Owner-Occupied67.8%
Housing Units160
Median Year Built1938

Property Tax

Avg Tax (IRS)$10,438
198% above US avg
Effective Rate7.75%
In Wassaic, 29.7% of adults are obese (below the 32.1% national rate). 9.2% of residents lack health insurance. 15.0% are current smokers. 22.4% report depression. 24.2% are physically inactive.

Health Metrics: Wassaic vs U.S. Average (%)

Chronic Conditions

Obesity29.7%
7% below US avg
Diabetes8.7%
Heart Disease5.7%
High Blood Pressure29.7%
Asthma11.5%
COPD6.8%
Cancer7.3%
Stroke3.0%

Behaviors & Mental Health

Smoking15.0%
7% above US avg
Binge Drinking16.9%
Physical Inactivity24.2%
Depression22.4%
Mental Distress18.3%
Physical Distress13.5%
Short Sleep39.3%

Healthcare Access

Insurance Rate96.1%
Uninsured9.2%
7% above US avg
Primary Care1:1,408
Dentists1:1,397
Mental Health1:287
Checkup Rate76.2%
Dental Visits55.9%
Premature Death6,546/100K

Food & Exercise

Food Environment8.7/10
Exercise Access76.4%
Healthcare Facilities840
Wassaic has an average annual temperature of 49°F (9°C). Winters average 25°F in January while summers reach 71°F in July. Annual precipitation is 45.8 inches. The area enjoys 275 sunny days per year. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 36.

Temperature

25°F Jan (-4°C) 71°F Jul (22°C)
Annual Average48.6°F
10% below US avg
January Average25°F (-4°C)
July Average71°F (22°C)
Sunny Days275 days/yr

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall45.8 inches
20% above US avg

Air Quality

AQI Median36.0
RatingGood

Geography

Elevation457 ft (139 m)
Area0.4 sq mi (0.9 km²)
Population Density900/sq mi
Coordinates41.8065°N, 73.5593°W
TimezoneAmerica/New_York
County FIPS36027
It is classified as Metro — 250K–1M. 27.7% of residents hold a bachelor's degree or higher (18% below US avg). In the 2024 election, the county voted Democrat by a 5.4-point margin. 87.0% of households have broadband internet.

2024 Presidential Election (County)

R 47.3%
D 52.7%

Winner: Democrat by 5.4 points

Education

Bachelor's Degree+27.7%
18% below US avg
High School+76.4%
Graduate Degree+9.9%
School Test Score5.39
B Education Grade (3.2/5.0)

Urban-Rural Classification

RUCC Code 2Metro — 250K–1M
Population Density900/sq mi
Total Area0.4 sq mi

Infrastructure & Services

Broadband Access87.0%
Public Libraries25
Healthcare Facilities840
Restaurants828
Retail Stores1,059

Safety & Disasters

Fatal Crashes (County/yr)24

Commute & Transportation

Avg Commute31.0 min
Drive Alone56.5%
Public Transit0.0%
Work from Home8.7%

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