Wappingers Falls

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Wappingers Falls, NY

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The natural beauty of Upstate New York surrounds this historic Poughkeepsie suburb

Suburb Rural River Scenic Historic

Wappingers Falls is a small suburban village positioned just south of Poughkeepsie on the banks of Wappinger Creek. The Historic District covering much of the village center includes exquisite examples of vintage architecture dating back to the 18th century, including Civil War-era row houses, the pre-Revolutionary Mesier-Brewer House, and the Grinnell Library, one of the oldest libraries in the state.

A small commercial district of popular eateries, shops, and neighborhood bars surrounds the intersection of Market and Main Streets, with the lovely Mesier Park right down the block. The local rental market includes a variety of apartments, condos, and houses both in town and in the surrounding countryside, giving you numerous options to find the perfect place for you.

Rent Trends

As of March 2025, the average apartment rent in Wappingers Falls, NY is $934 for a studio, $1,866 for one bedroom, $2,263 for two bedrooms, and $2,558 for three bedrooms. Apartment rent in Wappingers Falls has increased by 5.8% in the past year.

Property Type
Average Rent
Average Sq Ft
Apartment
$1,866/month
833 Sq Ft
Condo
$2,525/month
1,163 Sq Ft
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Transportation

43

Car-Dependent

out of 100 WalkScore® Rating

This area is considered a car-dependent area and most errands will require a car.

39

Somewhat Bikeable

out of 100 BikeScore® Rating

You might be able to find places to ride your bike in this area, but you’ll most likely want your car for most errands.

Schools

Sheafe Road Elementary School

Public

Grades K-6

575 Students

7
out of 10

Myers Corners School

Public

Grades K-6

825 Students

6
out of 10

Fishkill Plains Elementary School

Public

Grades PK-6

562 Students

6
out of 10

James S Evans Elementary School

Public

Grades K-6

317 Students

5
out of 10

Van Wyck Junior High School

Public

Grades 7-8

843 Students

7
out of 10

Wappingers Junior High School

Public

Grades 7-8

735 Students

6
out of 10

Roy C Ketcham Senior High School

Public

Grades 9-12

1,612 Students

7
out of 10

Points of Interest

Parks and Recreation

  • Stony Kill Farm Environmental Education Center
  • Locust Grove
  • Mid-Hudson Children's Museum
  • Sharpe Reservation
  • Walkway Over the Hudson State Historic Park

Airports

  • New York Stewart International

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Methodology

† Our analysis of utilities, groceries, transportation, healthcare, home prices, and other goods and services is sourced from the Cost of Living Index, a respected benchmark published by the Council for Community and Economic Research (C2ER) that provides a thorough overview of living expenses across different regions.

Rent data is provided by CoStar Group’s Market Trend reports. As the industry leader in commercial real estate information, analytics, and news, CoStar conducts extensive research to produce and maintain a comprehensive database of commercial real estate information. We combine this data with public record to provide the most up-to-date rental information available.

Consumer goods, services, and home prices are sourced from the Cost of Living Index published by the Council for Community and Economic Research (C2ER). The data on this page is updated quarterly. It was last published in February 2025.