What are the schools like in Wingdale, NY?

Wingdale is served primarily by DOVER UNION FREE SCHOOL DISTRICT. The district operates 2 elementary schools, 1 middle schools, and 1 high schools with a student-to-teacher ratio of 10.9:1.

What is the median household income in Wingdale?

The median household income in Wingdale, NY is $58,288 according to the most recent US Census American Community Survey 5-year estimates. The unemployment rate is 14.3%.

What is the weather like in Wingdale, NY?

Wingdale has an average high temperature of 35.4°F in January and 83.1°F in July. Annual precipitation averages 48.5 inches and annual snowfall averages 57.9 inches.

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

Q: Is Wingdale, NY affordable or expensive?

Wingdale's cost of living index is 101, where 100 represents the national average. This means Wingdale is 1% more expensive than the average US city. The median home value is $266,500 and the median rent is $1,178 per month.

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

Wingdale has a violent crime rate of 90.4 incidents per 100,000 residents and a property crime rate of 328.0 per 100,000. The national average violent crime rate is approximately 380 per 100,000.

Is Wingdale, NY a Good Place to Live?

Wingdale is a small town of 1,292 in New York, with a median household income of $58,288 and a 14.3% unemployment rate. Its cost of living index is 101 (US average = 100), which is 1% above the national average.

Strengths: Wingdale stands out for solid school ratings (B).

Trade-offs: Potential downsides include longer commutes, an elevated unemployment rate. Whether Wingdale is right for you depends on your priorities — the full breakdown is below.

All Wingdale 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: 101.2

Wingdale's overall cost of living index is 101.2, where 100 represents the US national average. Living in Wingdale costs roughly 1% more than the average American city.

Metric	Wingdale, NY	National Avg
Median Home Value	$266,500	$244,900
Median Monthly Rent	$1,178	$1,163
Homeownership Rate	56.5%	65.9%
Median Household Income	$58,288	$74,755

Crime & Safety

Very Safe

Wingdale's violent crime rate is 90.4 per 100,000 residents — 76% lower than the national average of ~380 per 100,000.

Violent Crime

90.4 /100k

Property Crime

328.0 /100k

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

Schools & Education

Wingdale is served primarily by DOVER UNION FREE SCHOOL DISTRICT. The student-to-teacher ratio is 10.9:1 (better than the national average of ~16:1).

Metric	Wingdale, NY	National Avg
School District	DOVER UNION FREE SCHOOL DISTRICT	—
Elementary Schools	2	—
Middle Schools	1	—
High Schools	1	—
Student/Teacher Ratio	10.9:1	16:1
Bachelor's Degree or Higher	13.4%	35.4%
High School Diploma or Higher	84.7%	91.1%

Weather & Climate

Wingdale sees average highs of 35.4°F in January and 83.1°F in July, with 48.5 inches of annual precipitation and 57.9 inches of snow per year.

Metric	Wingdale, NY
Average High — January	35.4°F
Average High — July	83.1°F
Annual Precipitation	48.5"
Annual Snowfall	57.9"

Demographics

Metric	Wingdale, NY	National Avg
Population	1,292	—
Median Age	53.1	38.9
Unemployment Rate	14.3%	3.7%
Avg Commute Time	35.7 min	26 min
White (non-Hispanic)	68.7%	59.3%
Black or African American	25.8%	13.6%
Hispanic or Latino	5.5%	18.9%
Asian	0.0%	6.3%
Under 18	19.3%	22.2%
65 and over	19.1%	16.8%

Nearby Cities

Gaylordsville, CT 5 mi Pawling, NY 5 mi Sherman, CT 6 mi Shorehaven, NY 7 mi Lakeside Woods, CT 7 mi

ZIP Codes in Wingdale

Wingdale, NY is covered by 1 ZIP code:

12594

Wingdale vs Other Cities

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Wingdale, NY affordable or expensive?

Wingdale's cost of living index is 101, where 100 is the national average. That puts Wingdale roughly 1% above the national average in cost. The median home price is $266,500 and median rent is $1,178/month.

What is the crime rate in Wingdale, NY?

Wingdale's violent crime rate is 90.4 per 100,000 residents — the national average is ~380 per 100,000. Property crime is 328.0 per 100,000 (national avg ~2,100). Data from the FBI Uniform Crime Reporting Program.

What are the schools like in Wingdale?

Public schools in Wingdale are operated by DOVER UNION FREE SCHOOL DISTRICT. The district has 2 elementary, 1 middle, and 1 high schools. The student-to-teacher ratio is 10.9:1. 13.4% of adults 25+ hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

Is Wingdale, NY a good place to live?

Wingdale, NY has a population of 1,292, a median household income of $58,288, and an unemployment rate of 14.3%. 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 Wingdale?

Wingdale averages 35.4°F in January and 83.1°F in July. Annual rainfall is 48.5 inches with about 57.9 inches of snow per year. Based on NOAA 30-year climate normals (1991–2020).

What ZIP codes are in Wingdale?

Wingdale, NY is covered by 1 ZIP code: 12594.

What is the population of Wingdale?

The population of Wingdale, New York is 1,292 with a median age of 53.1. Source: US Census ACS 5-Year Estimates.

What are the pros and cons of living in Wingdale?

Key numbers for living in Wingdale: cost of living index 101 (100 = US average), median home $266,500, median household income $58,288, crime index 21 (100 = US average, lower is safer), schools rated B. Whether these are benefits or drawbacks depends on where you're coming from — compare Wingdale side by side with your current city to see the trade-offs.