Poughkeepsie metro, NY relocation guide
Moving to Wappinger, NY
$515,000Median listing price
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About Wappinger
The Town of Wappinger is a Hudson River suburb between Poughkeepsie and Fishkill — subdivisions, townhome communities, and the riverfront hamlet of New Hamburg, with Hudson Valley Regional Airport and Castle Point's veterans campus. Housing is largely 1960s–90s colonials and ranches plus newer townhouses; commuters lean on Route 9 and nearby Hudson Line stations.
Home prices in Wappinger
The median listing price in Wappinger is $515,000.
Top places in Wappinger
- New Hamburg — Hudson riverfront hamlet shared with the town of Poughkeepsie.
- Bowdoin County Park — riverfront park with trails and picnic areas.
- Hudson Valley Regional Airport — general aviation in the town.
- Castle Point — VA Hudson Valley Health Care System campus on the river.
- Carnwath Farms Historic Site & Park — county park with historic structures.
- Wappinger Creek — kayaking and fishing along the town's spine.
- Route 9 commercial corridor.
Commuting from Wappinger
- No in-town station; nearest Metro-North Hudson Line stops are New Hamburg (town of Poughkeepsie) and Beacon (per Wikipedia's Dutchess County page, read September 24, 2026).
- Approximate drive to Midtown Manhattan: ~85–105 minutes (longer with traffic).
Wappinger FAQs
- What is the housing market like in Wappinger, NY?
The median listing price in Wappinger is $515,000. Median listing price · Realtor.com · September 24, 2026 - How is the commute from Wappinger, NY?
No in-town station; nearest Metro-North Hudson Line stops are New Hamburg (town of Poughkeepsie) and Beacon (per Wikipedia's Dutchess County page, read September 24, 2026).
Town links
Schools
Transit
Official town resources. School report cards via the New York State Education Department.