The Town FilesWappinger, New York
Town in Dutchess County · population 28,216 (2020 Census)
- Median home
- $394,800
- Household income
- $95,234
- Jan low / Jul high
- 18° / 85°
- Snow a year
- 58 in
- Tornadoes ≤10 mi since 1950
- 9
- Median age
- 43.9
Wappinger is a town of 28,216 people in Dutchess County, New York. The median home is worth $394,800, above the typical New York town ($217,700). It ranks more vibrant than 76% of New York towns, better transit than 70% of New York towns.
How Wappinger ranks
Percentile among New York towns with at least 500 people on The Town Files lifestyle rankings. 50 is typical for the state; 90 means better than 90% of New York towns.
Homes and cost of living
The median home in Wappinger is worth $394,800, above the typical New York town ($217,700). Homes cost about 4.1 times the median household income of $95,234, which is more affordable than 23% of New York towns. Median rent is $1,708 a month. 63.3% of households own their home.
| Housing | Wappinger | Typical New York town |
|---|---|---|
| Median home value | $394,800 | $217,700 |
| Median rent | $1,708 | $1,080 |
| Median household income | $95,234 | $80,740 |
| Home value ÷ income | 4.1× | 2.8× |
| Homeownership | 63.3% | 79.5% |
| Median year built | 1971 | 1965 |
| Seasonal / vacation homes | 0.3% | — |
Who lives in Wappinger
| People | Wappinger | Typical New York town |
|---|---|---|
| Median age | 43.9 | 43.5 |
| Age 65 and over | 20.2% | 20.4% |
| Under 18 | 18.3% | — |
| Bachelor's degree or higher | 36.0% | 30.4% |
| Below the poverty line | 5.4% | 9.3% |
| Veterans | 4.8% | — |
| Born outside the U.S. | 13.3% | — |
| Work from home | 13.2% | 11.1% |
| Average commute | 28.4 min | 26.0 min |
| Homes with broadband | 95.2% | 91.1% |
Weather in Wappinger
July highs average 84.8°F and January lows 18.2°F. About 41.9 inches of rain and melted snow fall a year, with 57.9 inches of snow (typical New York town: 62.9 in). Expect about 19 days a year at 90°F or hotter and 136 nights at or below freezing.
Tornadoes, storms and disasters
9 tornadoes have passed within 10 miles of Wappinger since 1950, compared with 5 for the typical New York town. The strongest, an EF1, struck on May 31, 2017 about 3.9 miles from the town center. Tornadoes within 10 miles have caused 1 deaths and 0 injuries since 1950. The most recent was on May 15, 2018.
Hail of 1 inch or larger has been reported within 10 miles 52 times; the largest was 1.75 inches on May 31, 2017.
Severe weather in Dutchess County since 1996
Dutchess County has been included in 27 federal disaster or emergency declarations since 1953, most often for fire, flood, other.
| Declared | Incident | Declaration |
|---|---|---|
| July 22, 2023 | Severe Storm | DR-4723: Severe Storms And Flooding |
| September 5, 2021 | Hurricane | DR-4615: Remnants Of Hurricane Ida |
| September 2, 2021 | Hurricane | EM-3572: Remnants Of Hurricane Ida |
| August 22, 2021 | Hurricane | EM-3565: Hurricane Henri |
| March 20, 2020 | Biological | DR-4480: Covid-19 Pandemic |
Jobs and pay in Dutchess County
Dutchess County had 112,897 jobs in 2024, paying an average of $70,950 a year. Unemployment was 3.3% in 2023; in Wappinger itself the ACS puts it at 3.8%.
Towns near Wappinger
- Myers Corner, NY0.4 mi · 10,598 people · home $419,700
- Wappingers Falls, NY1.5 mi · 6,103 people · home $337,200
- Brinckerhoff, NY2.8 mi · 3,377 people · home $370,000
- Crown Heights, NY4.2 mi · 2,872 people · home $348,400
- Red Oaks Mill, NY4.5 mi · 3,810 people · home $364,300
- Marlboro, NY4.6 mi · 3,699 people · home $412,800
- Spackenkill, NY4.7 mi · 4,223 people · home $440,500
- Fishkill, NY5.2 mi · 24,226 people · home $419,600
Wappinger questions
Is Wappinger, New York a good place to retire?
On The Town Files lifestyle rankings, Wappinger scores better for retirees than 37% of New York towns and quieter than 26%. 20.2% of residents are 65 or older (median age 43.9).
How much does a house cost in Wappinger?
The median owner-occupied home in Wappinger is valued at $394,800 (Census ACS 2020–2024), against a median household income of $95,234, so homes cost about 4.1 times income. Median rent is $1,708 a month.
What is the weather like in Wappinger?
July highs average 84.8°F and January lows 18.2°F (NOAA 1991–2020 normals). It gets about 41.9 inches of precipitation a year and 57.9 inches of snow.
Does Wappinger get tornadoes?
9 tornadoes have passed within 10 miles of Wappinger since 1950 (NOAA Storm Events); the strongest was an EF1 on May 31, 2017. The typical New York town has had 5.
- U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-year estimates (2020–2024)
- U.S. Census Bureau, 2020 Census and 2025 Gazetteer (2020 / 2025)
- NOAA NCEI U.S. Climate Normals (1991–2020)
- NOAA NCEI Storm Events Database (1950–2026)
- FEMA OpenFEMA Disaster Declarations (this product uses the FEMA OpenFEMA API but is not endorsed by FEMA) (1953–2026)
- NCES Common Core of Data (2023–24)
- BLS Quarterly Census of Employment and Wages; USDA ERS county unemployment (BLS LAUS) (2000–2024)
- The Town Files lifestyle rankings, built from federal demographic, school, crime and housing data (2025)