The Town FilesStrykersville, New York
Community in Wyoming County · population 682 (2020 Census)
- Median home
- $185,700
- Household income
- $74,615
- Jan low / Jul high
- 15° / 79°
- Snow a year
- 109 in
- Tornadoes ≤10 mi since 1950
- 6
- Median age
- 40.9
Strykersville is a community of 682 people in Wyoming County, New York. The median home is worth $185,700, below the typical New York town ($217,700). It ranks quieter than 92% of New York towns, easier by car than 86% of New York towns, better for families than 76% of New York towns.
How Strykersville 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 Strykersville is worth $185,700, below the typical New York town ($217,700). Homes cost about 2.5 times the median household income of $74,615, which is more affordable than 63% of New York towns. Median rent is $858 a month. 72.4% of households own their home.
| Housing | Strykersville | Typical New York town |
|---|---|---|
| Median home value | $185,700 | $217,700 |
| Median rent | $858 | $1,080 |
| Median household income | $74,615 | $80,740 |
| Home value ÷ income | 2.5× | 2.8× |
| Homeownership | 72.4% | 79.5% |
| Median year built | 1961 | 1965 |
| Seasonal / vacation homes | 0.0% | — |
Who lives in Strykersville
| People | Strykersville | Typical New York town |
|---|---|---|
| Median age | 40.9 | 43.5 |
| Age 65 and over | 26.6% | 20.4% |
| Under 18 | 21.2% | — |
| Bachelor's degree or higher | 21.0% | 30.4% |
| Below the poverty line | 8.3% | 9.3% |
| Veterans | 9.2% | — |
| Born outside the U.S. | 0.0% | — |
| Work from home | 1.7% | 11.1% |
| Average commute | 25.2 min | 26.0 min |
| Homes with broadband | 97.1% | 91.1% |
Weather in Strykersville
July highs average 78.8°F and January lows 15.4°F. About 44.1 inches of rain and melted snow fall a year, with 109.3 inches of snow (typical New York town: 62.9 in). Expect about 1 days a year at 90°F or hotter and 151 nights at or below freezing.
Tornadoes, storms and disasters
6 tornadoes have passed within 10 miles of Strykersville since 1950, compared with 5 for the typical New York town. 2 rated (E)F2 or stronger. The strongest, an EF2, struck on July 28, 2022 about 8.3 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 6 times; the largest was 1.00 inches on April 29, 2025.
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 Strykersville itself the ACS puts it at 0%.
Towns near Strykersville
- Wales, NY4.4 mi · 3,009 people · home $244,800
- Sheldon, NY4.4 mi · 2,367 people · home $175,900
- Java, NY4.6 mi · 1,972 people · home $223,900
- Holland, NY4.8 mi · 3,281 people · home $265,000
- Holland, NY7.2 mi · 1,173 people · home $258,800
- Bennington, NY8.2 mi · 3,235 people · home $244,400
- Marilla, NY9.2 mi · 5,189 people · home $286,400
- East Aurora, NY9.7 mi · 5,998 people · home $364,100
Strykersville questions
Is Strykersville, New York a good place to retire?
On The Town Files lifestyle rankings, Strykersville scores better for retirees than 47% of New York towns and quieter than 92%. 26.6% of residents are 65 or older (median age 40.9).
How much does a house cost in Strykersville?
The median owner-occupied home in Strykersville is valued at $185,700 (Census ACS 2020–2024), against a median household income of $74,615, so homes cost about 2.5 times income. Median rent is $858 a month.
What is the weather like in Strykersville?
July highs average 78.8°F and January lows 15.4°F (NOAA 1991–2020 normals). It gets about 44.1 inches of precipitation a year and 109.3 inches of snow.
Does Strykersville get tornadoes?
6 tornadoes have passed within 10 miles of Strykersville 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)