Wynantskill is a small town of 3,683 in New York, with a median household income of $92,115
and a 1.6% unemployment rate.
Its cost of living index is 98 (US average = 100), which is
2% below the national average.
Strengths:
Wynantskill stands out for short average commutes.
Trade-offs:
No major red flags stand out in the available data. Whether Wynantskill is right for you depends on your priorities — the full breakdown is below.
All Wynantskill 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: 97.6
Wynantskill's overall cost of living index is 97.6,
where 100 represents the US national average.
Living in Wynantskill costs roughly 2% less than the average American city.
Metric
Wynantskill, NY
National Avg
Median Home Value
$262,300
$244,900
Median Monthly Rent
$1,126
$1,163
Homeownership Rate
76.4%
65.9%
Median Household Income
$92,115
$74,755
Crime & Safety
Very Safe
Wynantskill's violent crime rate is 163.8 per 100,000 residents
— 57% lower than the national average of ~380 per 100,000.
Violent Crime
163.8 /100k
Property Crime
988.6 /100k
Vertical marker = national average. Source: FBI UCR Program.
Schools & Education
Metric
Wynantskill, NY
National Avg
School District
N/A
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Elementary Schools
N/A
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Middle Schools
N/A
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High Schools
N/A
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Student/Teacher Ratio
N/A
16:1
Bachelor's Degree or Higher
35.2%
35.4%
High School Diploma or Higher
96.4%
91.1%
Weather & Climate
Wynantskill sees average highs of 34.2°F in January
and 85.6°F in July,
with 42.1 inches of annual precipitation
and 52.7 inches of snow per year.
Wynantskill's cost of living index is 98, where 100 is the national average.
That makes Wynantskill roughly 2% less expensive than a typical US city — a meaningful affordability advantage.
The median home price is $262,300 and median rent is $1,126/month.
Wynantskill's violent crime rate is 163.8 per 100,000 residents — the national average is ~380 per 100,000. Property crime is 988.6 per 100,000 (national avg ~2,100). Data from the FBI Uniform Crime Reporting Program.
School district information is sourced from NCES Common Core of Data.
Wynantskill, NY has a population of 3,683, a median household income of $92,115, and an unemployment rate of 1.6%.
Whether it's right for you depends on your priorities — use the compare tool above to stack it against another city you're considering.
Wynantskill averages 34.2°F in January and 85.6°F in July. Annual rainfall is 42.1 inches
with about 52.7 inches of snow per year.
Based on NOAA 30-year climate normals (1991–2020).
Wynantskill, NY is covered by 1 ZIP code: 12198.
The population of Wynantskill, New York is 3,683 with a median age of 44.5. Source: US Census ACS 5-Year Estimates.
Key numbers for living in Wynantskill: cost of living index 98 (100 = US average), median home $262,300, median household income $92,115, crime index 45 (100 = US average, lower is safer). Whether these are benefits or drawbacks depends on where you're coming from — compare Wynantskill side by side with your current city to see the trade-offs.