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Wayland, New York

Wayland is a village of 2,007 people in Steuben County, New York, founded in 1877.

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Population2,007 +18.5% since 2019
Elevation1,375 ft 419 m
Founded1877
Land area1.1 sq mi
ZIP code14572
Nearest airportDansville Municipal Airport (DSV) 6 mi

Why visit Wayland

Townapedia lists 1 park or trail, 1 place to eat and 1 attraction in and around town.

Highlights include Clover Hill.

July is the warmest month, with average highs of 83°F; January lows average 18°F.

About Wayland

Wayland is a village in Steuben County, New York, United States. The population was 1,865 at the 2010 census.

From the Wikipedia article Wayland (village), New York (this version), under CC BY-SA 4.0.

Things to do1

Clover Hill

Scenic view · 1.6 mi

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Parks, trails and playgrounds1

Victory Park

Park · 0.7 mi

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Restaurants and cafes1

Subway

Fast food · Sandwich

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Gas and EV charging2

Mobil

Gas station · 0.5 mi

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History

The village was incorporated in 1877. The village grew after it was selected as a station on the Erie Railroad.

From the History section of Wayland (village), New York on Wikipedia, under CC BY-SA 4.0.

Schools, colleges and libraries7

Healthcare1

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Map of Wayland

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Climate by month

20°40°60°80°January: 1.3 in of rainFebruary: 1.1 in of rainMarch: 1.9 in of rainApril: 2.5 in of rainMay: 2.8 in of rainJune: 3.1 in of rainJuly: 3.5 in of rainAugust: 3.4 in of rainSeptember: 2.7 in of rainOctober: 2.8 in of rainNovember: 2.2 in of rainDecember: 1.9 in of rainJanuary: 34°FFebruary: 37°FMarch: 45°FApril: 59°FMay: 71°FJune: 79°FJuly: 83°FAugust: 81°FSeptember: 75°FOctober: 62°FNovember: 50°FDecember: 39°FJanuary: 18°FFebruary: 19°FMarch: 26°FApril: 35°FMay: 47°FJune: 56°FJuly: 60°FAugust: 59°FSeptember: 52°FOctober: 42°FNovember: 32°FDecember: 25°FJFMAMJJASOND
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Monthly table
MonthHighLowRain
Jan34°F18°F1.3 in
Feb37°F19°F1.1 in
Mar45°F26°F1.9 in
Apr59°F35°F2.5 in
May71°F47°F2.8 in
Jun79°F56°F3.1 in
Jul83°F60°F3.5 in
Aug81°F59°F3.4 in
Sep75°F52°F2.7 in
Oct62°F42°F2.8 in
Nov50°F32°F2.2 in
Dec39°F25°F1.9 in

U.S. Climate Normals 1991-2020 for Dansville Muni Ap 72523 (6 mi away), NOAA NCEI.

People and cost of living

$74,688median household income
$99,500median home value
$808median monthly rent
36.5median age
15.3%of adults have a bachelor's degree or higher
77.2%of homes are owner-occupied
29.5 minaverage commute
Age of residents
Under 1832%18 to 3415%35 to 6440%65 and over13%

American Community Survey 5-year estimates, 2020-2024, U.S. Census Bureau. Estimates have margins of error, larger for small towns.

Disaster history

Steuben County has had 15 federal disaster declarations since 2000, most often for severe storms.

  • 2024-09-24: Remnants Of Tropical Storm Debby (Tropical Storm)
  • 2021-10-08: Remnants Of Tropical Storm Fred (Hurricane)
  • 2020-03-20: Covid-19 Pandemic (Biological)
  • 2020-03-13: Covid-19 (Biological)
  • 2014-07-08: Severe Storms And Flooding (Severe Storm)
  • 2012-10-28: Hurricane Sandy (Hurricane)

OpenFEMA disaster declarations summaries.

Getting there and nearby towns

Dansville Municipal Airport (DSV) is the nearest airport with scheduled flights listed in OpenStreetMap, 6 miles away.

  • Dansville 5 mi west, about 8 min by car
  • Naples 11 mi east, about 17 min by car
  • North Hornell 15 mi south, about 25 min by car
  • Hornell 16 mi south, about 26 min by car
  • Nunda 17 mi west, about 28 min by car
  • Conesus Lake 18 mi north, about 28 min by car
  • Mount Morris 18 mi northwest, about 29 min by car
  • Livonia 18 mi north, about 29 min by car
  • Geneseo 20 mi northwest, about 32 min by car
  • Bath 21 mi southeast, about 34 min by car

Drive times are estimates from straight-line distance, not routes.

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