Wawayanda town, New York
Wawayanda town profile, demographic data, and geographic information.
Wawayanda town is a geographic entity located in Orange County, New York. As of official census estimates, it has a reported population of 8,428. The land area covers 34.70 sq mi. [1]
Demographics & Population
| Demographic Metric | Estimate / Count | Margin of Error | Survey Period / Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total Population (2025 PEP Estimate) | 8,428 | — | 2025 / Census |
| Median Age | 38.1 yrs | ±3.7 | 2020-2024 / Census ACS 5-Year 2024 |
| Total Households | 2,542 | ±171 | 2020-2024 / Census ACS 5-Year 2024 |
Source: U.S. Census Bureau (PEP, ACS 5-Year).
Housing & Real Estate Profile
| Housing Metric | Estimate / Value | Margin of Error |
|---|---|---|
| Total Housing Units | 2,737 | ±159 |
| Occupied Housing Units | 2,542 | ±171 |
| Vacant Housing Units | 195 | ±92 |
| Median Home Value | $401,000 | ±$29,646 |
| Median Gross Rent | $1,718 | ±$205 |
Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-Year (2020-2024).
Economy & Workforce
| Economic Metric | Estimate / Value | Margin of Error |
|---|---|---|
| Median Household Income | $143,017 | ±$22,894 |
| Per Capita Income | $52,343 | ±$5,223 |
| Poverty Rate | 5% | ±3.2% |
| Population Below Poverty Level | 378 | ±239 |
| Unemployment Rate | 6.9% | ±2.9% |
| Civilian Labor Force, Employed | 3,577 | ±270 |
| Broadband Internet Rate | 95.5% | ±2.9% |
Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-Year (2020-2024).
Local Government & Public Administration
Authoritative general-purpose local government units serving this area
U.S. Census Bureau GUS (2026) / GMAF
| Government Unit | Unit Type | Jurisdiction Role | Contact / Address |
|---|---|---|---|
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GUS Population: 7,687 (2024)
ID: 170936
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Township | Official Local Government |
Contact: SUPERVISOR
80 RIDGEBURY HILL RD, SLATE HILL NY 10973-4210
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GUS Population: 411,767 (2024)
ID: 170429
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County | Official County Government |
Contact: COUNTY EXECUTIVE
255 MAIN ST, GOSHEN NY 10924-1627
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Education
Listing 10 local institutions (NCES 2024-2025)
External reference via K12Guides
| Institution | Type | Grades | Location |
|---|---|---|---|
| Regular School Nearby | KG-05 | MONTGOMERY, NY | |
| Regular School Nearby | 06-08 | GOSHEN, NY | |
| Regular School Nearby | 06-12 | CHESTER, NY | |
| Regular School Nearby | PK-05 | CHESTER, NY | |
| Regular School Nearby | PK-05 | CIRCLEVILLE, NY | |
| Regular School Nearby | 06-08 | CIRCLEVILLE, NY | |
| Regular School Nearby | KG-01 | VERNON, NJ | |
| Regular School Nearby | PK-02 | WANTAGE, NJ | |
| Regular School Nearby | PK-05 | Matamoras, PA | |
| Regular School Nearby | 09-12 | Milford, PA |
Source: k12guides.com.
Community Facilities & Infrastructure
Displaying 10 civic institutions across 2 datasets queried
CMS • IPEDS • IMLS
| Facility Name | Category | Relationship | Address / Location | Contact |
|---|---|---|---|---|
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Orange County Community College
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College | 4.4 mi away | 115 South St, Middletown, NY, 10940 |
8453446222
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THRALL PUBLIC LIBRARY DISTRICT OF MIDDLETOWN AND WALKILL
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Library | 5.1 mi away | 11-19 DEPOT STREET, MIDDLETOWN, NY, 10940 |
(845) 341-5454
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Yeshiva of Nitra Rabbinical College
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College | 11.2 mi away | 1425 Route 17 M, Chester, NY, 10918 |
7183845460204
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FLORIDA PUBLIC LIBRARY
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Library | 6.8 mi away | 4 COHEN CIRCLE, FLORIDA, NY, 10921 |
(845) 651-7659
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Derech Hachaim Seminary
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College | 16.2 mi away | 5 Israel Zupnik Drive, Monroe, NY, 10950-6300 |
8457835820
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GOSHEN PUBLIC LIBRARY AND HISTORICAL SOCIETY
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Library | 8.2 mi away | 366 MAIN STREET, GOSHEN, NY, 10924 |
(845) 294-6606
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Uta Mesivta of Kiryas Joel
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College | 16.3 mi away | 48 Bakertown Rd Suite 501, Monroe, NY, 10950 |
8457839901106
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CHESTER PUBLIC LIBRARY
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Library | 10.4 mi away | 1784 KINGS HIGHWAY, CHESTER, NY, 10918 |
(845) 469-4252
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Yeshiva Ohr Naftoli
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College | 22.4 mi away | 701 Blooming Grove Turnpike, New Windsor, NY, 12553-8006 |
8457844020
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ALBERT WISNER PUBLIC LIBRARY
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Library | 10.9 mi away | 1 MCFARLAND DRIVE, WARWICK, NY, 10990 |
(845) 986-1047
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Distances calculated from authoritative source coordinates. Source: CMS, IMLS, NCES IPEDS.
Climate & Weather Observations
NOAA Monthly Climate Normals
Observation Station: Climate data reflects NOAA 1991–2020 standard normals recorded at MIDDLETOWN 2 NW, NY US, located 5.4 miles from Wawayanda town. Local microclimates, topography, and elevation may cause municipal conditions to differ.
| Month | High (°F) | Low (°F) | Mean (°F) | Precip (in) | Snow (in) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| January | 34.1° | 17.8° | 26.0° | 2.59" | — |
| February | 37.4° | 18.0° | 27.7° | 2.09" | — |
| March | 46.8° | 25.6° | 36.2° | 3.02" | — |
| April | 59.6° | 37.5° | 48.5° | 4.03" | — |
| May | 70.2° | 48.4° | 59.3° | 3.80" | — |
| June | 78.0° | 57.3° | 67.6° | 4.62" | — |
| July | 82.4° | 62.2° | 72.3° | 4.19" | — |
| August | 80.6° | 60.4° | 70.5° | 4.49" | — |
| September | 73.4° | 53.3° | 63.4° | 4.27" | — |
| October | 62.3° | 42.6° | 52.5° | 4.55" | — |
| November | 50.0° | 32.8° | 41.4° | 3.21" | — |
| December | 38.7° | 24.1° | 31.4° | 3.54" | — |
Source: NOAA U.S. Climate Normals (1991–2020).
Local Weather Forecast
Weather forecast data is currently unavailable in the local cache.
Nearby Cities & Communities
Listing adjacent communities by spatial proximity (miles)
Proximity discovery
| Community Name | Classification | Distance | Population |
|---|---|---|---|
| Middletown city | City | 4.9 mi | — |
| Mechanicstown CDP | CDP | 5.9 mi | — |
| Florida village | Village | 6.9 mi | — |
| Washington Heights CDP | CDP | 7.0 mi | — |
| Otisville village | Village | 7.2 mi | — |
| Goshen village | Village | 7.4 mi | — |
Sources & Data Provenance
- Geographic Classification & Identifiers: U.S. Census Bureau Gazetteer (2026) and TIGER/Line Shapefiles. GEOID: 3607178839. • Official Source Dataset →
- Socioeconomic & Housing Metrics: U.S. Census Bureau American Community Survey (ACS) 5-year estimates and Population Estimates Program (PEP). Margin of Error (MOE) intervals are reported where published; suppressed values are never estimated or replaced with false zeros.
- Civic Directory Datasets: Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS Hospital Directory), National Center for Education Statistics (NCES IPEDS Postsecondary Directory), and Institute of Museum and Library Services (IMLS Public Libraries Survey). Airport landing facilities are provided by airport-data.com.
- Weather & Climate Observations: National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration (NOAA) U.S. Climate Normals 1991–2020 and National Weather Service (NWS) point forecasts.