At a Glance
Median Income
$132,213
$59,931 per capita
Home Value
$486,600
Zillow: $759,681
Bachelor's Degree+
43.2%
90.9% high school+
Unemployment
4.4%
1.8% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
29.2%
10.4% smoking rate
How Wading River Compares to the U.S. Average
Each bar shows Wading River's value as a percentage of the national average (100% = U.S. avg)
Thin vertical line = U.S. national average (100%)
Is Wading River a Good Place to Live?
A+
4.6 / 5.0 - Excellent
Based on economy, affordability, safety, and education metrics compared to national averages.
Economy & Jobs
Wading River residents earn a median household income of $132,213 , which is 76% above the national average of $75,149.
Per capita income is $59,931. The unemployment rate stands at 4.4% (22% above the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 1.8% of residents live below the poverty line. The area is home to 56,343 business establishments, including 4,024 restaurants.
Housing & Cost of Living
The median home value in Wading River is $486,600 , 73% above the national median of $281,900.
Zillow estimates the typical home at $759,681. The cost of living index is 107.9 (100 = national average). The median home was built in 1978.
Education
43.2% of adults in Wading River hold a bachelor's degree or higher
(28% above the national average).
90.9% have completed high school. Local schools score 6.1/10 in standardized testing.
Climate & Weather
Wading River has an average annual temperature of 51°F (11°C).
Winters average 30°F in January while summers reach 73°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 48.6 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 38.
Data Overview
People
Population8,393
Median Age47.0 yrs
Density858/mi²
Male / Female51% / 49%
Foreign Born11.8%
Veterans6.3%
Economy
A+
Median Income$132,213
Per Capita$59,931
Unemployment4.4%
Poverty1.8%
County GDP$139,014M
Avg Weekly Wage$1,522
Housing
A+
Home Value$486,600
Rent
Ownership94.0%
Zillow$759,681
Housing Units3,591
Rent Burden29.4%
Health
Obesity29.2%
Diabetes7.6%
Smoking10.4%
Heart Disease4.8%
Premature Death6,453/100K
Climate
Avg Temp51°F
Rain48.6 in/yr
AQI38 (Good)
Elevation103 ft
Education
A
Bachelor's+43.2%
High School+90.9%
Graduate+25.6%
School Score6.1/10
Community
2024 VoteR 55% / D 45%
Commute29 min
Broadband95.5%
Internet Speed129 Mbps
EV Stations2
Libraries65
Did You Know?
The median home in Wading River was built in 1978.
The nearest airport is John F Kennedy International (55 miles).
The Gini coefficient (income inequality) is 0.443 (U.S. avg: 0.490).
Natural hazard risk is rated "Relatively High" by FEMA.
9.8% of the population has a disability.
11.8% of residents are foreign-born.
Average internet download speed is 129 Mbps.
There are 4,024 restaurants in the area.
The county recorded 154 fatal vehicle crashes.