The Town FilesJava, New York
Town in Wyoming County · population 1,972 (2020 Census)
- Median home
- $223,900
- Household income
- $95,129
- Jan low / Jul high
- 13° / 76°
- Snow a year
- 112 in
- Tornadoes ≤10 mi since 1950
- 7
- Median age
- 44.2
Java is a town of 1,972 people in Wyoming County, New York. The median home is worth $223,900, close to the typical New York town ($217,700). It ranks better for families than 98% of New York towns, easier by car than 97% of New York towns, better for a vacation home than 93% of New York towns.
How Java ranks
Percentile among New York towns with at least 500 people on The Town Files lifestyle rankings. 50 is typical for the state; 90 means better than 90% of New York towns.
Homes and cost of living
The median home in Java is worth $223,900, close to the typical New York town ($217,700). Homes cost about 2.4 times the median household income of $95,129, which is more affordable than 67% of New York towns. Median rent is $863 a month. 95.2% of households own their home.
| Housing | Java | Typical New York town |
|---|---|---|
| Median home value | $223,900 | $217,700 |
| Median rent | $863 | $1,080 |
| Median household income | $95,129 | $80,740 |
| Home value ÷ income | 2.4× | 2.8× |
| Homeownership | 95.2% | 79.5% |
| Median year built | 1956 | 1965 |
| Seasonal / vacation homes | 11.8% | — |
Who lives in Java
| People | Java | Typical New York town |
|---|---|---|
| Median age | 44.2 | 43.5 |
| Age 65 and over | 19.5% | 20.4% |
| Under 18 | 20.7% | — |
| Bachelor's degree or higher | 24.6% | 30.4% |
| Below the poverty line | 3.7% | 9.3% |
| Veterans | 6.6% | — |
| Born outside the U.S. | 1.5% | — |
| Work from home | 9.0% | 11.1% |
| Average commute | 27.0 min | 26.0 min |
| Homes with broadband | 86.8% | 91.1% |
Weather in Java
July highs average 76.0°F and January lows 13.0°F. About 45.2 inches of rain and melted snow fall a year, with 111.5 inches of snow (typical New York town: 62.9 in). Expect about 0 days a year at 90°F or hotter and 157 nights at or below freezing.
Tornadoes, storms and disasters
7 tornadoes have passed within 10 miles of Java since 1950, compared with 5 for the typical New York town. 3 rated (E)F2 or stronger. The strongest, an EF2, struck on July 28, 2022 about 3.8 miles from the town center. The most recent was on July 28, 2022.
Hail of 1 inch or larger has been reported within 10 miles 7 times; the largest was 1.75 inches on July 16, 1988.
Severe weather in Wyoming County since 1996
Wyoming County has been included in 24 federal disaster or emergency declarations since 1953, most often for fire, flood, other.
| Declared | Incident | Declaration |
|---|---|---|
| November 20, 2022 | Winter Storm | EM-3589: Severe Winter Storm And Snowstorm |
| March 20, 2020 | Biological | DR-4480: Covid-19 Pandemic |
| March 13, 2020 | Biological | EM-3434: Covid-19 |
| December 22, 2014 | Snowstorm | DR-4204: Severe Winter Storm, Snowstorm, And Flooding |
| October 28, 2012 | Hurricane | EM-3351: Hurricane Sandy |
Jobs and pay in Wyoming County
Wyoming County had 12,534 jobs in 2024, paying an average of $63,261 a year. Unemployment was 3.9% in 2023; in Java itself the ACS puts it at 0.4%.
Towns near Java
- Strykersville, NY4.6 mi · 682 people · home $185,700
- Arcade, NY5.9 mi · 4,187 people · home $163,900
- Sheldon, NY6.2 mi · 2,367 people · home $175,900
- Holland, NY7.1 mi · 3,281 people · home $265,000
- Wethersfield, NY7.2 mi · 755 people · home $131,300
- Holland, NY8.6 mi · 1,173 people · home $258,800
- Wales, NY8.8 mi · 3,009 people · home $244,800
- Arcade, NY9.1 mi · 1,908 people · home $172,300
Java questions
Is Java, New York a good place to retire?
On The Town Files lifestyle rankings, Java scores better for retirees than 45% of New York towns and quieter than 71%. 19.5% of residents are 65 or older (median age 44.2).
How much does a house cost in Java?
The median owner-occupied home in Java is valued at $223,900 (Census ACS 2020–2024), against a median household income of $95,129, so homes cost about 2.4 times income. Median rent is $863 a month.
What is the weather like in Java?
July highs average 76.0°F and January lows 13.0°F (NOAA 1991–2020 normals). It gets about 45.2 inches of precipitation a year and 111.5 inches of snow.
Does Java get tornadoes?
7 tornadoes have passed within 10 miles of Java since 1950 (NOAA Storm Events); the strongest was an EF2 on July 28, 2022. The typical New York town has had 5.
- U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-year estimates (2020–2024)
- U.S. Census Bureau, 2020 Census and 2025 Gazetteer (2020 / 2025)
- NOAA NCEI U.S. Climate Normals (1991–2020)
- NOAA NCEI Storm Events Database (1950–2026)
- FEMA OpenFEMA Disaster Declarations (this product uses the FEMA OpenFEMA API but is not endorsed by FEMA) (1953–2026)
- NCES Common Core of Data (2023–24)
- BLS Quarterly Census of Employment and Wages; USDA ERS county unemployment (BLS LAUS) (2000–2024)
- The Town Files lifestyle rankings, built from federal demographic, school, crime and housing data (2025)