What are the schools like in Wallkill, NY?

Wallkill is served primarily by WALLKILL CENTRAL SCHOOL DISTRICT. The district operates 3 elementary schools, 1 middle schools, and 1 high schools with a student-to-teacher ratio of 11.3:1.

What is the median household income in Wallkill?

The median household income in Wallkill, NY is $73,870 according to the most recent US Census American Community Survey 5-year estimates. The unemployment rate is 4.2%.

What is the weather like in Wallkill, NY?

Wallkill has an average high temperature of 36.3°F in January and 85.1°F in July. Annual precipitation averages 45.4 inches and annual snowfall averages 44.2 inches.

Wallkill, NY Cost of Living, Crime & Is It a Good Place to Live? (2026)

Q: Is Wallkill, NY affordable or expensive?

Wallkill's cost of living index is 99, where 100 represents the national average. This means Wallkill is 1% less expensive than the average US city. The median home value is $254,500 and the median rent is $1,005 per month.

Q: What is the crime rate in Wallkill, NY?

Wallkill has a violent crime rate of 54.6 incidents per 100,000 residents and a property crime rate of 287.8 per 100,000. The national average violent crime rate is approximately 380 per 100,000.

Is Wallkill, NY a Good Place to Live?

Wallkill is a small town of 1,859 in New York, with a median household income of $73,870 and a 4.2% unemployment rate. Its cost of living index is 99 (US average = 100), which is 1% below the national average.

Strengths: Wallkill stands out for solid school ratings (A-).

Trade-offs: Potential downsides include longer commutes. Whether Wallkill is right for you depends on your priorities — the full breakdown is below.

All Wallkill city data on this page comes from official government sources — the US Census Bureau, FBI, NCES, BEA, and NOAA — updated annually.

Cost of Living

Index: 99.0

Wallkill's overall cost of living index is 99.0, where 100 represents the US national average. Living in Wallkill costs roughly 1% less than the average American city.

Metric	Wallkill, NY	National Avg
Median Home Value	$254,500	$244,900
Median Monthly Rent	$1,005	$1,163
Homeownership Rate	63.8%	65.9%
Median Household Income	$73,870	$74,755

Crime & Safety

Very Safe

Wallkill's violent crime rate is 54.6 per 100,000 residents — 86% lower than the national average of ~380 per 100,000.

Violent Crime

54.6 /100k

Property Crime

287.8 /100k

Vertical marker = national average. Source: FBI UCR Program.

Schools & Education

Wallkill is served primarily by WALLKILL CENTRAL SCHOOL DISTRICT. The student-to-teacher ratio is 11.3:1 (better than the national average of ~16:1).

Metric	Wallkill, NY	National Avg
School District	WALLKILL CENTRAL SCHOOL DISTRICT	—
Elementary Schools	3	—
Middle Schools	1	—
High Schools	1	—
Student/Teacher Ratio	11.3:1	16:1
Bachelor's Degree or Higher	30.8%	35.4%
High School Diploma or Higher	83.3%	91.1%

Weather & Climate

Wallkill sees average highs of 36.3°F in January and 85.1°F in July, with 45.4 inches of annual precipitation and 44.2 inches of snow per year.

Metric	Wallkill, NY
Average High — January	36.3°F
Average High — July	85.1°F
Annual Precipitation	45.4"
Annual Snowfall	44.2"

Demographics

Metric	Wallkill, NY	National Avg
Population	1,859	—
Median Age	45.7	38.9
Unemployment Rate	4.2%	3.7%
Avg Commute Time	32.0 min	26 min
White (non-Hispanic)	92.4%	59.3%
Black or African American	1.5%	13.6%
Hispanic or Latino	3.4%	18.9%
Asian	0.0%	6.3%
Under 18	13.6%	22.2%
65 and over	16.3%	16.8%

Nearby Cities

Walden, NY 4 mi Gardiner, NY 5 mi Watchtower, NY 5 mi Plattekill, NY 6 mi Orange Lake, NY 6 mi

ZIP Codes in Wallkill

Wallkill, NY is covered by 1 ZIP code:

12589

Wallkill vs Other Cities

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Wallkill, NY affordable or expensive?

Wallkill's cost of living index is 99, where 100 is the national average. That makes Wallkill roughly 1% less expensive than a typical US city — a meaningful affordability advantage. The median home price is $254,500 and median rent is $1,005/month.

What is the crime rate in Wallkill, NY?

Wallkill's violent crime rate is 54.6 per 100,000 residents — the national average is ~380 per 100,000. Property crime is 287.8 per 100,000 (national avg ~2,100). Data from the FBI Uniform Crime Reporting Program.

What are the schools like in Wallkill?

Public schools in Wallkill are operated by WALLKILL CENTRAL SCHOOL DISTRICT. The district has 3 elementary, 1 middle, and 1 high schools. The student-to-teacher ratio is 11.3:1. 30.8% of adults 25+ hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

Is Wallkill, NY a good place to live?

Wallkill, NY has a population of 1,859, a median household income of $73,870, and an unemployment rate of 4.2%. Whether it's right for you depends on your priorities — use the compare tool above to stack it against another city you're considering.

What is the weather like in Wallkill?

Wallkill averages 36.3°F in January and 85.1°F in July. Annual rainfall is 45.4 inches with about 44.2 inches of snow per year. Based on NOAA 30-year climate normals (1991–2020).

What ZIP codes are in Wallkill?

Wallkill, NY is covered by 1 ZIP code: 12589.

What is the population of Wallkill?

The population of Wallkill, New York is 1,859 with a median age of 45.7. Source: US Census ACS 5-Year Estimates.

What are the pros and cons of living in Wallkill?

Key numbers for living in Wallkill: cost of living index 99 (100 = US average), median home $254,500, median household income $73,870, crime index 14 (100 = US average, lower is safer), schools rated A-. Whether these are benefits or drawbacks depends on where you're coming from — compare Wallkill side by side with your current city to see the trade-offs.