The Town FilesWheatland, New York
Town in Monroe County · population 4,897 (2020 Census)
- Median home
- $183,100
- Household income
- $82,538
- Jan low / Jul high
- 16° / 82°
- Snow a year
- 52 in
- Tornadoes ≤10 mi since 1950
- 2
- Median age
- 42.0
Wheatland is a town of 4,897 people in Monroe County, New York. The median home is worth $183,100, below the typical New York town ($217,700). It ranks better for retirees than 95% of New York towns, hipper than 92% of New York towns, better for young professionals than 89% of New York towns.
How Wheatland 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 Wheatland is worth $183,100, below the typical New York town ($217,700). Homes cost about 2.2 times the median household income of $82,538, which is more affordable than 76% of New York towns. Median rent is $1,153 a month. 67.7% of households own their home.
| Housing | Wheatland | Typical New York town |
|---|---|---|
| Median home value | $183,100 | $217,700 |
| Median rent | $1,153 | $1,080 |
| Median household income | $82,538 | $80,740 |
| Home value ÷ income | 2.2× | 2.8× |
| Homeownership | 67.7% | 79.5% |
| Median year built | 1966 | 1965 |
| Seasonal / vacation homes | 0.3% | — |
Who lives in Wheatland
| People | Wheatland | Typical New York town |
|---|---|---|
| Median age | 42.0 | 43.5 |
| Age 65 and over | 16.9% | 20.4% |
| Under 18 | 21.7% | — |
| Bachelor's degree or higher | 43.8% | 30.4% |
| Below the poverty line | 11.2% | 9.3% |
| Veterans | 6.9% | — |
| Born outside the U.S. | 1.5% | — |
| Work from home | 10.2% | 11.1% |
| Average commute | 23.7 min | 26.0 min |
| Homes with broadband | 92.9% | 91.1% |
Weather in Wheatland
July highs average 81.5°F and January lows 16.4°F. About 33.6 inches of rain and melted snow fall a year, with 51.7 inches of snow (typical New York town: 62.9 in). Expect about 7 days a year at 90°F or hotter and 143 nights at or below freezing.
Tornadoes, storms and disasters
2 tornadoes have passed within 10 miles of Wheatland since 1950, compared with 5 for the typical New York town. The strongest, an F1, struck on September 8, 1981 about 8.4 miles from the town center. The most recent was on July 29, 2020.
Hail of 1 inch or larger has been reported within 10 miles 4 times; the largest was 1.75 inches on July 2, 1963.
Severe weather in Monroe County since 1996
Monroe County has been included in 21 federal disaster or emergency declarations since 1953, most often for fire, flood, other.
| Declared | Incident | Declaration |
|---|---|---|
| March 20, 2020 | Biological | DR-4480: Covid-19 Pandemic |
| March 13, 2020 | Biological | EM-3434: Covid-19 |
| November 14, 2017 | Flood | DR-4348: Flooding |
| October 28, 2012 | Hurricane | EM-3351: Hurricane Sandy |
| September 30, 2005 | Hurricane | EM-3262: Hurricane Katrina Evacuation |
Jobs and pay in Monroe County
Monroe County had 382,138 jobs in 2024, paying an average of $66,838 a year. Unemployment was 3.7% in 2023; in Wheatland itself the ACS puts it at 4%.
Towns near Wheatland
- Caledonia, NY3.5 mi · 4,154 people · home $189,000
- Riga, NY5.5 mi · 5,586 people · home $227,600
- Chili, NY6.4 mi · 29,123 people · home $206,000
- Avon, NY7.5 mi · 3,399 people · home $182,200
- Rush, NY7.7 mi · 3,490 people · home $264,600
- Le Roy, NY7.7 mi · 7,662 people · home $177,500
- Rochester Institute of Technology, NY8.9 mi · 7,322 people · home —
- Avon, NY9.1 mi · 6,939 people · home $183,900
Wheatland questions
Is Wheatland, New York a good place to retire?
On The Town Files lifestyle rankings, Wheatland scores better for retirees than 95% of New York towns and quieter than 56%. 16.9% of residents are 65 or older (median age 42.0).
How much does a house cost in Wheatland?
The median owner-occupied home in Wheatland is valued at $183,100 (Census ACS 2020–2024), against a median household income of $82,538, so homes cost about 2.2 times income. Median rent is $1,153 a month.
What is the weather like in Wheatland?
July highs average 81.5°F and January lows 16.4°F (NOAA 1991–2020 normals). It gets about 33.6 inches of precipitation a year and 51.7 inches of snow.
Does Wheatland get tornadoes?
2 tornadoes have passed within 10 miles of Wheatland since 1950 (NOAA Storm Events); the strongest was a F1 on September 8, 1981. 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)