Wappingers Falls, NY12590

Real Estate Data & Market Trends

Key Metrics at a Glance

Median Home Value
$482,000
4.8% YoY Growth
Median Household Income
$98,300
10.4% 5-Year Growth
Days on Market
40
45.0% Longer than last year
Home Price Forecast
N/A
Median Rent
$2,400
2.2% YoY Growth
1-Bed Rent
$1,840
8.6% YoY Growth
2-Bed Rent
$2,400
12.2% YoY Growth
3-Bed Rent
$3,100
6.6% YoY Growth

Property Listings — Wappingers Falls, NY

As of Oct '25, Realtor.com reports that the median days on market for a home in Wappingers Falls, NY is 40. This is a increase of 45.0% from last year, suggesting that homes are sitting on the market longer than last year. The percentage of listed homes with a reduced price is 5.0%, representing a small inventory and little supply pressure on home prices.

MetricZip Code AverageYear over Year % Change
Median Listing Price
$532,00013.0%
Listing Count
11877.0%
Listings as % of Homes0.8%77.0%
Days on Market
4045.0%
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Demographics — Wappingers Falls, NY

As of the latest ACS Survey released in 2023, Wappingers Falls, NY has a population of 35,800, which has increased by 3.2% over the past 5 years. Wappingers Falls, NY is a moderately popular place for families, as children make up 17.0% of the population. The area has a moderately educated workforce, with 36.1% of adult residents holding a bachelor’s degree or higher. There are some residents working remotely, with 14.1% reporting working from home.

MetricLatest CensusYoY % Change
Population
35,8003.2%
% Under 18
17.0%-11.5%
% Seniors
20.8%31.6%
% WFH
14.1%171.2%
% w/ College Degree
36.1%2.3%
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As of the latest ACS Survey released in 2023, Wappingers Falls, NY is a predominantly white area, with 65.6% of the population identifying as white. The white population has shrunk by 5.2% in the last 5 years. The second most common race or ethnicity in Wappingers Falls, NY is hispanic, making up 18.3% of the population. Foreign-born residents account for 12.4% of the population in Wappingers Falls, NY, and this percentage has increased by 0.8% as of the ACS Survey 5 years prior, suggesting more immigrants are calling the area home.

Race and Ethnicity

MetricLatest Census5-Year % Change
% White
65.6%-5.2%
% Black
8.3%33.9%
% Hispanic
18.3%7.6%
% Asian
4.2%-25.0%
% Foreign Born
12.4%0.8%
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Mortgage and Risk — Wappingers Falls, NY

According to HUD data as of 2023, there were 554 mortgage originations in Wappingers Falls, NY, of which 89.0% of loans were conventional mortgages. The average loan-to-value was 58.0%, with 19.0% above 90% LTV (elevated). This implies medium mortgage risk in Wappingers Falls, NY. Investor activity is low, as 2.0% of loans were by investors. 13.0% of loans were cash-out refinances, suggesting many homeowners are tapping equity.

Mortgages

MetricZip Code Average
Total Loan Originations
554
% Conventional Loans
89.0%
% Government Loans
11.0%
% Investor Loans
2.0%
% Second Loans
1.0%
% Cash Out Refinance
13.0%

Loan Activity

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Rentals and Section 8 — Wappingers Falls, NY

As of 2024, the percent of homes in Wappingers Falls, NY under the Section 8 program is 6.0%. This is considered low, suggesting that the neighborhood is sparsely composed of Section 8 homes. Section 8 opportunity is good when HUD pays more than market rent. In Wappingers Falls, NY, none of the tracked home sizes currently have HUD payment amounts above market rent, suggesting limited Section 8 opportunity.

Section 8 Market Size

Total Units under HUD
282
Total Units Section 8
268
% Rentals under Section 8
6.0%
% Occupied Section 8
83.0%

Section 8 Opportunity

Home SizeHUD PremiumMarket RentMax HUD Rent
1 Bedroom-$240$1,840$1,600
2 Bedroom-$350$2,400$2,050
3 Bedroom-$490$3,100$2,610
4 Bedroom-$1,170$4,000$2,830

Affordability — Wappingers Falls, NY

Home Price to Income Ratio

MetricZip Code Average
Home Price to Income Ratio4.2
Median Home Price$482,000
Median Household Income$98,300

Wappingers Falls, NY — ZIP Code Boundary Map

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