At a Glance
Median Income
$61,875
$27,244 per capita
Home Value
$134,700
Zillow: $399,683
Violent Crime
890/100K
2,186/100K property
Bachelor's Degree+
27.7%
76.4% high school+
Unemployment
15.3%
0.0% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
29.7%
15.0% smoking rate
Avg Temperature
49°F
275 sunny days/yr
How Wassaic Compares to the U.S. Average
Each bar shows Wassaic's value as a percentage of the national average (100% = U.S. avg)
Thin vertical line = U.S. national average (100%)
Is Wassaic a Good Place to Live?
B
3.1 / 5.0 — Good
Based on economy, affordability, safety, and education metrics compared to national averages.
Economy & Jobs
Wassaic residents earn a median household income of $61,875 , which is 18% below the national average of $75,149.
Per capita income is $27,244. The unemployment rate stands at 15.3% (325% above the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 0.0% 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 Wassaic is $134,700 , 52% below the national median of $281,900.
Zillow estimates the typical home at $399,683. The cost of living index is 107.9 (100 = national average). The median home was built in 1938.
Safety & Crime
Wassaic 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
27.7% of adults in Wassaic hold a bachelor's degree or higher
(18% below the national average).
76.4% have completed high school. Local schools score 5.5/10 in standardized testing.
Climate & Weather
Wassaic has an average annual temperature of 49°F (9°C).
Winters average 25°F in January while summers reach 71°F in July. The area gets 275 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 45.8 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 36.
Data Overview
People
Population324
Median Age32.5 yrs
Density900/mi²
Male / Female55% / 45%
Foreign Born13.6%
Veterans9.0%
Economy
B
Median Income$61,875
Per Capita$27,244
Unemployment15.3%
Poverty0.0%
County GDP$20,302M
Avg Weekly Wage$1,364
Housing
A+
Home Value$134,700
Rent
Ownership67.8%
Zillow$399,683
Housing Units160
Rent Burden29.9%
Crime
F
Violent890/100K
Property2,186/100K
Health
Obesity29.7%
Diabetes8.7%
Smoking15.0%
Heart Disease5.7%
Premature Death6,546/100K
Climate
Avg Temp49°F
Sunny Days275/yr
Rain45.8 in/yr
AQI36 (Good)
Elevation457 ft
Education
B
Bachelor's+27.7%
High School+76.4%
Graduate+9.9%
School Score5.5/10
Community
2024 VoteR 47% / D 53%
Commute31 min
Broadband87.0%
Internet Speed128 Mbps
EV Stations2
Libraries25
Did You Know?
The median home in Wassaic was built in 1938.
The nearest airport is Hudson Valley Regional (21 miles).
The Gini coefficient (income inequality) is 0.464 (U.S. avg: 0.490).
Natural hazard risk is rated "Relatively Moderate" by FEMA.
4.1% of the population has a disability.
13.6% of residents are foreign-born.
Average internet download speed is 128 Mbps.
There are 828 restaurants in the area.
The county recorded 24 fatal vehicle crashes.
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