The Town FilesWethersfield, New York
Town in Wyoming County · population 755 (2020 Census)
- Median home
- $131,300
- Household income
- $96,094
- Jan low / Jul high
- 13° / 76°
- Snow a year
- 92 in
- Tornadoes ≤10 mi since 1950
- 4
- Median age
- 46.0
Wethersfield is a town of 755 people in Wyoming County, New York. The median home is worth $131,300, below the typical New York town ($217,700). It ranks easier by car than 93% of New York towns, quieter than 80% of New York towns, better for first-time buyers than 70% of New York towns.
How Wethersfield 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 Wethersfield is worth $131,300, below the typical New York town ($217,700). Homes cost about 1.4 times the median household income of $96,094, which is more affordable than 99% of New York towns. Median rent is $916 a month. 80.1% of households own their home.
| Housing | Wethersfield | Typical New York town |
|---|---|---|
| Median home value | $131,300 | $217,700 |
| Median rent | $916 | $1,080 |
| Median household income | $96,094 | $80,740 |
| Home value ÷ income | 1.4× | 2.8× |
| Homeownership | 80.1% | 79.5% |
| Median year built | 1977 | 1965 |
| Seasonal / vacation homes | 24.2% | — |
Who lives in Wethersfield
| People | Wethersfield | Typical New York town |
|---|---|---|
| Median age | 46.0 | 43.5 |
| Age 65 and over | 13.1% | 20.4% |
| Under 18 | 21.6% | — |
| Bachelor's degree or higher | 20.3% | 30.4% |
| Below the poverty line | 9.0% | 9.3% |
| Veterans | 10.3% | — |
| Born outside the U.S. | 2.0% | — |
| Work from home | 6.8% | 11.1% |
| Average commute | 28.2 min | 26.0 min |
| Homes with broadband | 84.6% | 91.1% |
Weather in Wethersfield
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 92.2 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
4 tornadoes have passed within 10 miles of Wethersfield 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 1.0 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 10 times; the largest was 1.75 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 Wethersfield itself the ACS puts it at 2.2%.
Towns near Wethersfield
- Eagle, NY5.8 mi · 1,105 people · home $148,900
- Gainesville, NY6.1 mi · 2,009 people · home $117,500
- Orangeville, NY6.7 mi · 1,283 people · home $148,700
- Java, NY7.2 mi · 1,972 people · home $223,900
- Pike, NY7.8 mi · 975 people · home $129,100
- Silver Springs, NY8.2 mi · 689 people · home $90,400
- Arcade, NY8.3 mi · 4,187 people · home $163,900
- Warsaw, NY8.4 mi · 3,646 people · home $105,100
Wethersfield questions
Is Wethersfield, New York a good place to retire?
On The Town Files lifestyle rankings, Wethersfield scores better for retirees than 40% of New York towns and quieter than 80%. 13.1% of residents are 65 or older (median age 46.0).
How much does a house cost in Wethersfield?
The median owner-occupied home in Wethersfield is valued at $131,300 (Census ACS 2020–2024), against a median household income of $96,094, so homes cost about 1.4 times income. Median rent is $916 a month.
What is the weather like in Wethersfield?
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 92.2 inches of snow.
Does Wethersfield get tornadoes?
4 tornadoes have passed within 10 miles of Wethersfield 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)