Poughkeepsie metro, NY relocation guide
Moving to Wappingers Falls, NY
$595,000Median listing price
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About Wappingers Falls
Wappingers Falls is a historic mill village straddling Wappinger Creek in the towns of Wappinger and Poughkeepsie — named for the dramatic falls at the village center. A compact, walkable downtown of 19th-century brick buildings is seeing new restaurants and apartments, with housing from historic Victorians to condos overlooking the gorge.
Home prices in Wappingers Falls
The median listing price in Wappingers Falls is $595,000.
Top places in Wappingers Falls
- Wappinger Creek Falls — the village's namesake waterfall at the gorge.
- Mesier Park and Homestead — 18th-century homestead and village green.
- Main Street — historic commercial district with new dining.
- County Players Falls Theatre — community theater on Main Street.
- Grinnell Library — historic public library.
- Reese Park and the creekside trails.
Commuting from Wappingers Falls
- No in-village rail; nearest Metro-North Hudson Line stations are New Hamburg and Beacon (per Wikipedia's Dutchess County page, read September 24, 2026).
- Approximate drive to Midtown Manhattan: ~85–105 minutes (longer with traffic).
Wappingers Falls FAQs
- What is the housing market like in Wappingers Falls, NY?
The median listing price in Wappingers Falls is $595,000. Median listing price · Realtor.com · September 24, 2026 - How is the commute from Wappingers Falls, NY?
No in-village rail; nearest Metro-North Hudson Line stations are New Hamburg 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.