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Cost of living in Wappingers Falls summary. We use data on the cost of living to determine how expensive it is to live in Wappingers Falls. Real estate prices drive most of the variance in cost of living around New York. Key points include:
The cost of living in Wappingers Falls is 116 with 100 being average.
The cost of living in Wappingers Falls is 1.2x higher than the national average.
The median home value in Wappingers Falls is $486,032.
The median income in Wappingers Falls is $65,040.
Wappingers Falls's Overall Cost Of Living
Higher Than The National Average
Cost Of Living In Wappingers Falls Comparison Table
| Living Expense | Wappingers Falls | New York | National Average |
|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 116 | 121 | 100 |
| Services | 108 | 105 | 100 |
| Groceries | 107 | 108 | 100 |
| Health | 135 | 143 | 100 |
| Housing | 109 | 112 | 100 |
| Transportation | 111 | 114 | 100 |
| Utilities | 111 | 111 | 100 |
Source: Cost of living index, normalized to US average = 100
Wappingers Falls, NY Weather
The average high in Wappingers Falls is 60.4° and the average low is 38.6°.
There are 83.9 days of precipitation each year.
Expect an average of 45.8 inches of precipitation each year with 46.2 inches of snow.
| Stat | Wappingers Falls |
|---|---|
| Average Annual High | 60.4 |
| Average Annual Low | 38.6 |
| Annual Precipitation Days | 83.9 |
| Average Annual Precipitation | 45.8 |
| Average Annual Snowfall | 46.2 |
Average High
Days of Rain
Source: NOAA climate normals (30-year)
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Wappingers Falls Demographics And Statistics
Population over time in Wappingers Falls
The current population in Wappingers Falls is 5,761. The population has increased 5.2% from 2010.
| Year | Population | % Change |
|---|---|---|
| 2024 | 5,761 | 1.2% |
| 2023 | 5,694 | -1.4% |
| 2022 | 5,775 | -4.9% |
| 2021 | 6,074 | 7.7% |
| 2020 | 5,639 | -0.2% |
| 2019 | 5,648 | -0.3% |
| 2018 | 5,663 | 4.6% |
| 2017 | 5,416 | -0.2% |
| 2016 | 5,429 | 0.1% |
| 2015 | 5,424 | 0.9% |
| 2014 | 5,377 | 1.4% |
| 2013 | 5,301 | -1.0% |
| 2012 | 5,352 | -2.8% |
| 2011 | 5,504 | 0.5% |
| 2010 | 5,475 | - |
Race / Ethnicity in Wappingers Falls
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Wappingers Falls is:
55.0% White with 3,166 White residents.
7.3% African American with 421 African American residents.
0.0% American Indian with 0 American Indian residents.
2.7% Asian with 156 Asian residents.
0.0% Hawaiian with 0 Hawaiian residents.
0.4% Other with 23 Other residents.
3.4% Two Or More with 196 Two Or More residents.
31.2% Hispanic with 1,799 Hispanic residents.
| Race | Wappingers Falls | NY | USA |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 55.0% | 52.8% | 57.4% |
| African American | 7.3% | 13.4% | 11.9% |
| American Indian | 0.0% | 0.2% | 0.5% |
| Asian | 2.7% | 9.0% | 5.9% |
| Hawaiian | 0.0% | 0.0% | 0.2% |
| Other | 0.4% | 1.0% | 0.6% |
| Two Or More | 3.4% | 3.8% | 4.3% |
| Hispanic | 31.2% | 19.8% | 19.3% |
Gender in Wappingers Falls
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Wappingers Falls is 54.2% female with 3,120 female residents.
Wappingers Falls is 45.8% male with 2,640 male residents.
| Gender | Wappingers Falls | NY | USA |
|---|---|---|---|
| Female | 54.2% | 51.2% | 50.5% |
| Male | 45.8% | 48.8% | 49.5% |
Highest level of educational attainment in Wappingers Falls for adults over 25
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10.0% of adults in Wappingers Falls completed < 9th grade.
10.0% of adults in Wappingers Falls completed 9-12th grade.
31.0% of adults in Wappingers Falls completed high school / ged.
19.0% of adults in Wappingers Falls completed some college.
7.0% of adults in Wappingers Falls completed associate's degree.
14.0% of adults in Wappingers Falls completed bachelor's degree.
9.0% of adults in Wappingers Falls completed master's degree.
0.0% of adults in Wappingers Falls completed professional degree.
0.0% of adults in Wappingers Falls completed doctorate degree.
| Education | Wappingers Falls | NY | USA |
|---|---|---|---|
| < 9th Grade | 10.0% | 6.0% | 4.0% |
| 9-12th Grade | 10.0% | 6.0% | 6.0% |
| High School / GED | 31.0% | 24.0% | 26.0% |
| Some College | 19.0% | 15.0% | 19.0% |
| Associate's Degree | 7.0% | 9.0% | 9.0% |
| Bachelor's Degree | 14.0% | 22.0% | 22.0% |
| Master's Degree | 9.0% | 13.0% | 10.0% |
| Professional Degree | 0.0% | 3.0% | 2.0% |
| Doctorate Degree | 0.0% | 2.0% | 2.0% |
Household Income For Wappingers Falls, New York
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0.9% of households in Wappingers Falls earn Less than $10,000.
2.3% of households in Wappingers Falls earn $10,000 to $14,999.
8.5% of households in Wappingers Falls earn $15,000 to $24,999.
8.9% of households in Wappingers Falls earn $25,000 to $34,999.
24.5% of households in Wappingers Falls earn $35,000 to $49,999.
8.9% of households in Wappingers Falls earn $50,000 to $74,999.
14.7% of households in Wappingers Falls earn $75,000 to $99,999.
18.1% of households in Wappingers Falls earn $100,000 to $149,999.
11.9% of households in Wappingers Falls earn $150,000 to $199,999.
1.4% of households in Wappingers Falls earn $200,000 or more.
| Income | Wappingers Falls | NY | USA |
|---|---|---|---|
| Less than $10,000 | 0.9% | 5.8% | 5.0% |
| $10,000 to $14,999 | 2.3% | 3.9% | 3.4% |
| $15,000 to $24,999 | 8.5% | 6.3% | 6.3% |
| $25,000 to $34,999 | 8.9% | 6.2% | 6.6% |
| $35,000 to $49,999 | 24.5% | 8.9% | 10.1% |
| $50,000 to $74,999 | 8.9% | 13.6% | 15.5% |
| $75,000 to $99,999 | 14.7% | 11.4% | 12.6% |
| $100,000 to $149,999 | 18.1% | 16.7% | 17.5% |
| $150,000 to $199,999 | 11.9% | 10.1% | 9.6% |
| $200,000 or more | 1.4% | 17.1% | 13.4% |
Source: U.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates (2024)
