At a Glance
Median Income
$164,798
$64,253 per capita
Home Value
$606,800
Zillow: $781,520
Median Rent
$1,788/mo
27.5% of income on rent
Bachelor's Degree+
48.5%
97.2% high school+
Unemployment
2.7%
1.4% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
27.4%
8.2% smoking rate
How North Wantagh Compares to the U.S. Average
Each bar shows North Wantagh's value as a percentage of the national average (100% = U.S. avg)
Thin vertical line = U.S. national average (100%)
Is North Wantagh a Good Place to Live?
A+
4.8 / 5.0 - Excellent
Based on economy, affordability, safety, and education metrics compared to national averages.
Economy & Jobs
North Wantagh residents earn a median household income of $164,798 , which is 119% above the national average of $75,149.
Per capita income is $64,253. The unemployment rate stands at 2.7% (25% below the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 1.4% of residents live below the poverty line. The area is home to 56,397 business establishments, including 3,828 restaurants.
Housing & Cost of Living
The median home value in North Wantagh is $606,800 , 115% above the national median of $281,900.
Zillow estimates the typical home at $781,520. Median rent is $1,788/month, with 27.5% of renters spending more than 30% of income on housing. The cost of living index is 107.9 (100 = national average). The median home was built in 1955.
Education
48.5% of adults in North Wantagh hold a bachelor's degree or higher
(44% above the national average).
97.2% have completed high school. Local schools score 6.7/10 in standardized testing.
Climate & Weather
North Wantagh has an average annual temperature of 53°F (12°C).
Winters average 32°F in January while summers reach 75°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 38.3 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 31.
Data Overview
People
Population11,716
Median Age44.0 yrs
Density6,166/mi²
Male / Female50% / 50%
Foreign Born8.2%
Veterans4.0%
Economy
A+
Median Income$164,798
Per Capita$64,253
Unemployment2.7%
Poverty1.4%
County GDP$130,222M
Avg Weekly Wage$1,489
Housing
A+
Home Value$606,800
Rent$1,788
Ownership95.1%
Zillow$781,520
Housing Units4,288
Rent Burden27.5%
Health
Obesity27.4%
Diabetes6.7%
Smoking8.2%
Heart Disease4.0%
Premature Death4,800/100K
Climate
Avg Temp53°F
Rain38.3 in/yr
AQI31 (Good)
Elevation42 ft
Education
A+
Bachelor's+48.5%
High School+97.2%
Graduate+23.1%
School Score6.7/10
Community
2024 VoteR 52% / D 48%
Commute36 min
Broadband96.7%
Internet Speed177 Mbps
EV Stations10
Libraries63
Did You Know?
The median home in North Wantagh was built in 1955.
13.1% of residents use public transit to commute.
The nearest airport is John F Kennedy International (14 miles).
The Gini coefficient (income inequality) is 0.453 (U.S. avg: 0.490).
Natural hazard risk is rated "Relatively High" by FEMA.
7.8% of the population has a disability.
Average internet download speed is 177 Mbps.
There are 3,828 restaurants in the area.
The county recorded 76 fatal vehicle crashes.