Wingdale, NY

New York · Metropolitan Area

Wingdale is a small town in New York with a population of 1,309. Residents earn $60,946 per year, which is 19% below the national average.

3.1 /5.0
B Good
1,309 Population 509/sq mi density
$60,946 Median Income $32,472 per capita
$296,600 Home Value
$1,208 Median Rent
50°F Avg Temperature
B
Overall
3.1 / 5.0
Good overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
B
Economy
3.3 / 5.0
$60,946 median income, 5.9% unemployment
B+
Affordability
3.9 / 5.0
$296,600 home value, $1,208/mo rent
C
Education
2.2 / 5.0
15.2% bachelor's degree or higher
Median Income $60,946
19% lower than US avg
Home Value $296,600
5% higher than US avg
Bachelor's+ 15.2%
55% lower than US avg
Median Rent $1,208
4% higher than US avg
Obesity Rate 29.1%
9% lower than US avg
Unemployment 5.9%
64% higher than US avg
Poverty Rate 11.7%
6% lower than US avg

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

People

Population1,309
Median Age48.9 yrs
Density509/mi²
Male / Female44% / 56%
Largest GroupWhite 77%

Economy

B
Median Income$60,946
Per Capita$32,472
Unemployment5.9%
Poverty11.7%
County GDP$20,302M
Commute33 min

Housing

B+
Home Value$296,600
Rent$1,208
OwnershipN/A

Crime

ViolentN/A
PropertyN/A

Health

Obesity29.1%
UninsuredN/A
Depression18.8%
Heart Disease5.1%

Climate

Avg Temp50°F
AQI36 (Good)
Rain48.9 in/yr
Elevation439 ft

Education

C
Bachelor's+15.2%
High School+87.1%
School Score5.39

Community

2024 VoteR 47% / D 53%
Commute33 min
EV Stations1
Libraries25

Is Wingdale a Good Place to Live?

Based on current data, Wingdale receives an overall livability score of 3.1 out of 5.0, earning a grade of B. Key strengths include high health insurance coverage. Areas to be aware of include above-average unemployment. Wingdale offers a solid quality of life with a good balance of affordability, safety, and opportunity.

Economy & Jobs

The median household income in Wingdale is $60,946, 19% below the national average of $75,149. The unemployment rate of 5.9% is somewhat elevated compared to the national rate of 3.6%. 11.7% of residents live in poverty, near the national average of 12.4%. Workers commute an average of 33 minutes.

Cost of Living & Housing

The median home value in Wingdale is $296,600, roughly aligned with the national median of $281,900. Renters pay a median of $1,208 per month. A price-to-income ratio of 4.9x indicates a reasonably affordable housing market.

Education

15.2% of residents hold a bachelor's degree, below the national average of 33.7%. 87.1% have completed high school. Area schools have an average test score of 5.4/10.

Climate & Weather

Wingdale experiences four distinct seasons with an average temperature of 50°F. Winters average 26°F in January while summers reach 73°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 48.9 inches, including 57.9 inches of snow. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 36.

Wingdale has a population of 1,309 with a density of 509 people per square mile. The median age is 48.9 years, 26% older than the national median of 38.9. The city is predominantly White (77.3%), with 18.4% Black.

Population

1,309
Total Population
509
People / sq mi
48.9yrs
Median Age
26% above US avg
2.6mi²
Land Area

Gender Distribution

Male 44.3%
Female 55.7%

Race & Ethnicity

Wingdale vs U.S. Average

Language Spoken at Home

English Only93.2%
19% above US avg
Spanish6.8%
49% below US avg

Social Characteristics

Wingdale vs U.S. Average

The median household income in Wingdale is $60,946, which is 19% below the national average of $75,149. The unemployment rate is 5.9% (above the 3.6% US average). 11.7% of residents live below the poverty line. Workers commute an average of 33 minutes.

Income: Wingdale vs U.S.

Commute Mode

Income

Median HH Income$60,946
19% below US avg
Per Capita Income$32,472
Avg Weekly Wage$1,364
IRS Avg AGI$98,164

Employment & Poverty

Unemployment5.9%
64% above US avg
Poverty Rate11.7%
6% 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
Effective Tax Rate3.52%

Commute & Transportation

Commute Time33.0 min
Work from Home1.7%

Walkability

The median home value in Wingdale is $296,600, 5% above the national average. Monthly rent averages $1,208 (4% above US avg).

Home Value Sources

Ownership Split

Home Values

Census Median$296,600
5% above US avg

Real Estate Market (Redfin)

Rental Costs

Census Median Rent$1,208
4% above US avg

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-Occupied53.9%

Property Tax

Avg Tax (IRS)$10,438
198% above US avg
Effective Rate3.52%
In Wingdale, 29.1% of adults are obese (below the 32.1% national rate). 18.8% report depression. 24.1% are physically inactive.

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

Chronic Conditions

Obesity29.1%
9% below US avg
Diabetes9.2%
Heart Disease5.1%
High Blood Pressure30.0%
Asthma10.1%
COPD5.3%
Stroke2.8%

Behaviors & Mental Health

Binge Drinking16.6%
Physical Inactivity24.1%
Depression18.8%
Mental Distress16.3%
Physical Distress12.1%

Healthcare Access

Insurance Rate94.0%
Checkup Rate76.7%
Premature Death6,546/100K

Food & Exercise

Food Environment8.7/10
Exercise Access76.4%
Healthcare Facilities840

Crime Rates: Wingdale vs U.S. Average (per 100,000)

Violent Crime

Property Crime

Traffic Safety

Fatal Crashes (County/yr)24

Safety Score

Wingdale has an average annual temperature of 50°F (10°C). Winters average 26°F in January while summers reach 73°F in July. Annual precipitation is 48.9 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 36.

Temperature

26°F Jan (-3°C) 73°F Jul (23°C)
Annual Average50.4°F
7% below US avg
January Average26°F (-3°C)
July Average73°F (23°C)

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall48.9 inches
29% above US avg
Snowfall57.9 inches/yr

Air Quality

AQI Median36.0
RatingGood

Geography

Elevation439 ft (134 m)
Area2.6 sq mi (6.7 km²)
Population Density509/sq mi
Coordinates41.6355°N, 73.5699°W
County FIPS36027
It is classified as Metro — 250K–1M. 15.2% of residents hold a bachelor's degree or higher (55% below US avg). In the 2024 election, the county voted Democrat by a 5.4-point margin.

2024 Presidential Election (County)

R 47.3%
D 52.7%

Winner: Democrat by 5.4 points

Education

Bachelor's Degree+15.2%
55% below US avg
High School+87.1%
School Test Score5.39
C Education Grade (2.2/5.0)

Urban-Rural Classification

RUCC Code 2Metro — 250K–1M
Population Density509/sq mi
Total Area2.6 sq mi

Infrastructure & Services

EV Charging Stations1
Alt Fuel Stations2
Public Libraries25
Healthcare Facilities840
Restaurants828
Retail Stores1,059

Safety & Disasters

Fatal Crashes (County/yr)24

Commute & Transportation

Avg Commute33.0 min
Work from Home1.7%

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