Wappinger
Neighborhood in Wappingers Falls, New York
Dutchess County 12590
Modern homes on large lots
Homes in the suburban areas of Wappinger are built back from the street on half-acre lots along winding roadways. Houses in Wappingers Falls tend to occupy smaller lots and are bordered by sidewalks. Newly built or renovated homes tend to be in the New Traditional and postmodern style. Other, older homes are in the Colonial Revival and ranch-style. Large, recently built or updated homes range from $500,000 to $900,000. Smaller homes with little to no renovation range from $200,000 to $475,000. Condos and townhouses are found along Route 9 and in Wappingers Falls, ranging from $150,000 to $370,000.Wappinger has a CAP Index crime score of 2 out of 10. The national average is 4.
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Museums, adventure parks and art classes
Little ones can enjoy exploring mirror mazes, defeating obstacle courses and jumping in ball pits at the Fun Max Adventure Park near Wappingers Falls. To cool off in summer, SplashDown Beach is a small waterpark less than a mile from Wappinger. Currently being revitalized, the Victorian-era Carnwath Farms Historic Site & Park has walking trails and several historic sites and museums, such as the Sports Museum of Dutchess County, Carnwath Manor and a 1-acre community garden. The Chapel of Sacred Mirrors displays psychedelic art and hosts lectures and art classes.
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Highly rated schools in Wappinger
Wappingers Central School District, Beacon City School District and Arlington Central School District serve the Wappinger area. Wappingers and Beacon receive an A-minus from Niche, while Arlington receives a B-plus. Wappingers Central School District is the main district, with several schools in the area. Children in this district may attend Myers Corners Elementary School, which receives a B, or James S. Evans Elementary School, which gets a B-plus. Students continue to Wappingers Junior High School, receiving a B-plus, and Roy C. Ketcham High School, which gets an A-minus. Roy C. Ketcham High School has a robust music program and has received the Best Communities for Music Education award from the National Association of Music Merchants for five years in a row.
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Wappingers Village hosts events and festivals
“They do a lot of random festivals inside the village, so there’s lots of opportunities for things of that aspect,” says Harper. The Annual Town of Wappinger Carni’fall’ celebrates the fall season on Columbus Day weekend in Brexel-Schlathaus Park with carnival rides, vendors and live music. The weekend concludes with a parade and a fireworks show. In March, Dutchess County hosts a St. Patrick’s Day Parade in Wappingers Falls. Local businesses and organizations decorate floats, and lawns along the parade route are adorned with leprechauns and Irish flags.
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Commuting to NYC on the Taconic State Parkway and the Hudson Line
Commuters can take the Taconic State Parkway or hop on the Hudson Line at New Hamburg train station, 4 miles away, to reach New York City in under two hours. The Hudson Line also stops in Beacon, 9 miles away, and residents may catch the train here if they wish to grab a bite to eat or live closer to the town. Bus stops line Route 9 for transportation within Dutchess County. The Nuvance Health Vassar Brothers Medical Center is 9 miles away. The New York Stewart International Airport is 19 miles away for commercial flights. Churches, synagogues and masjids are all found within and around Wappinger, though most are along Route 9 or closer to Beacon and Poughkeepsie.Shopping and dining along Route 9
Shopping and dining are centered around Route 9 and within Wappingers Falls. Strip malls along the route host popular chains like McDonald’s and Outback Steakhouse, along with local favorites like Aroma Osteria, an upscale Italian restaurant with terrace seating. For a more casual setting, Palace Dumpling is a regional chain serving noodles and dumplings. Less than a mile away, the Poughkeepsie Galleria and the Shoppes of South Hills have chain shopping and dining, along with big-box stores like Hobby Lobby and Lowe’s and ShopRite for groceries. Farther down Route 9, groceries are available at Hannaford and Adams Fairacre Farms, a regional boutique grocer. In Beacon, commuters heading to the train station can stop by Kitchen & Coffee for breakfast.
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Agents Specializing in this Area
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Anesha Nesbitt
Anesha Nesbitt
HOMESMART CROSSISLAND RO
(845) 682-5299
91 Total Sales
6 in Wappinger
$150K - $607K Price Range
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YOLANDA MENDOZA
YOLANDA MENDOZA
C21 HUDSON VALLEY REALTY LG
(845) 714-0635
47 Total Sales
2 in Wappinger
$310K - $420K Price Range
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Thomas Lawrenson
Thomas Lawrenson
Howard Hanna Rand Realty
(774) 357-1557
77 Total Sales
1 in Wappinger
$276,000 Price
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Santiago Jaraba
Santiago Jaraba
Whitestone Real Estate Group
(888) 483-4006
242 Total Sales
3 in Wappinger
$285K - $548K Price Range
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Diana Polack
Diana Polack
Compass Greater NY, LLC
(914) 444-2062
106 Total Sales
1 in Wappinger
$175,000 Price
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Colleen McGrath
Colleen McGrath
McGrath Realty Inc.
(914) 483-3189
38 Total Sales
2 in Wappinger
$85K - $225K Price Range
Schools
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- 9th to 12th
- Public
- 7th to 8th
- Public
- K to 6th
- Public
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Parks in this Area
Reese Park
Spookhill Park
Mesier Park
Carnwath Farms Historic Site & Park
Transit
Crime and Safety
| 1 - Low Crime, 10 - High Crime | Wappinger | US |
|---|---|---|
| Homicide | 3 | 4 |
| Sexual Assault | 2 | 4 |
| Assault with Weapon | 2 | 4 |
| Robbery | 3 | 4 |
| Burglary | 2 | 4 |
| Motor Vehicle Theft | 2 | 4 |
| Larceny | 3 | 4 |
| Crime Score | 2 | 4 |
Source: WhatIsMyCrimeRisk.com
Wappinger Demographics and Home Trends
On average, homes in Wappinger, Wappingers Falls sell after 53 days on the market compared to the national average of 49 days. The median sale price for homes in Wappinger, Wappingers Falls over the last 12 months is $429,950, up 5% from the median home sale price over the previous 12 months.
Housing Trends
Median List Price
$425,000
Median Sale Price
$429,950
Median Single Family Sale Price
$485,000
Median Townhouse Sale Price
$240,000
Median 2 Bedroom Sale Price
$225,000
Median Change From 1st List Price
-1%
Last 12 months Home Sales
244
Median Home Sale Price YoY Change
5%
Average Price Per Sq Ft
$253
Neighborhood Facts
Number of Homes in Neighborhood
6,951
Number of Homes for Sale
65
Median Year Built
1968
Months of Supply
3.20
Average Single Family Home Size Sq Ft
1,896
On par with the national average
1,933
Average Townhouse Size Sq Ft
1,469
Average 2 Bedroom Size Sq Ft
1,300
Average 1 Bedroom Size Sq Ft
818
Average Studio Size Sq Ft
980
Median Lot Size Sq Ft
22,215
Distribution of Home Values
Homes for Sale
Homes for Rent
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$1,775 - $2,250 per month
- Village Crest Apartments
- 1-2 Beds
- 1 Bath
- 731+ Sq Ft
- 510 Maloney Rd
- Poughkeepsie, NY
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$1,845 - $2,990 per month
- Chelsea Ridge
- 1-3 Beds
- 1-2 Baths
- 700+ Sq Ft
- 1 Chelsea Ridge Mall
- Wappingers Falls, NY
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Average Home Value
Property Mix - Square Feet
This Neighborhood Has More Owners
Demographics
Total Population
27,649
Median Age
43
Population under 18
20.7%
On par with the national average
23.8%
Population over 65
21.4%
On par with the national average
19.1%
Finances
Median Household Income
$94,175
Above the national average
$71,702
Average Household Income
$113,927
Education and Workforce
High School Graduates
92.5%
On par with the national average
89.1%
College Graduates
32.9%
Advanced Degrees
15.2%
% Population in Labor Force
69.3%
On par with the national average
65.1%
Weather
Annual Precipitation
42''
Average Winter Low Temperature
18°F
Average Summer High Temperature
84°F
Annual Snowfall
26''
Area Factors
Somewhat Bikeable
Bike Score®
32
/ 100
Car-Dependent
Walk Score®
12
/ 100
Source: Walk Score
Source: Walk Score
Sound Score® measures the noise level of any address. Transit Score® measures access to public transit. Bike Score® measures the bikeability of any address.
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