At a Glance
Median Income
$167,712
$60,522 per capita
Home Value
$526,400
Zillow: $1,518,015
Median Rent
$1,836/mo
23.8% of income on rent
Violent Crime
0/100K
1,463/100K property
Bachelor's Degree+
66.6%
99.4% high school+
Unemployment
2.2%
3.1% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
28.5%
7.9% smoking rate
Avg Temperature
54°F
271 sunny days/yr
How Wanamassa Compares to the U.S. Average
Each bar shows Wanamassa's value as a percentage of the national average (100% = U.S. avg)
Thin vertical line = U.S. national average (100%)
Is Wanamassa a Good Place to Live?
A
4.4 / 5.0 — Great
Based on economy, affordability, safety, and education metrics compared to national averages.
Economy & Jobs
Wanamassa residents earn a median household income of $167,712 , which is 123% above the national average of $75,149.
Per capita income is $60,522. The unemployment rate stands at 2.2% (39% below the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 3.1% of residents live below the poverty line. The area is home to 21,968 business establishments, including 1,925 restaurants.
Housing & Cost of Living
The median home value in Wanamassa is $526,400 , 87% above the national median of $281,900.
Zillow estimates the typical home at $1,518,015. Median rent is $1,836/month, with 23.8% of renters spending more than 30% of income on housing. The cost of living index is 108.8 (100 = national average). The median home was built in 1957.
Safety & Crime
Wanamassa reports 0 violent crimes per 100,000 residents
, which is 100% below the national average of 380/100K.
Property crime is 1,463/100K.
Education
66.6% of adults in Wanamassa hold a bachelor's degree or higher
(98% above the national average).
99.4% have completed high school. Local schools score 6.9/10 in standardized testing.
Climate & Weather
Wanamassa has an average annual temperature of 54°F (12°C).
Winters average 33°F in January while summers reach 75°F in July. The area gets 271 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 52.5 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 39.
Data Overview
People
Population4,344
Median Age43.4 yrs
Density3,914/mi²
Male / Female47% / 53%
Foreign Born13.6%
Veterans1.3%
Economy
A+
Median Income$167,712
Per Capita$60,522
Unemployment2.2%
Poverty3.1%
County GDP$52,693M
Avg Weekly Wage$1,357
Housing
A+
Home Value$526,400
Rent$1,836
Ownership88.6%
Zillow$1,518,015
Housing Units1,702
Rent Burden23.8%
Crime
C+
Violent0/100K
Property1,463/100K
Health
Obesity28.5%
Diabetes6.8%
Smoking7.9%
Heart Disease4.1%
Premature Death5,710/100K
Climate
Avg Temp54°F
Sunny Days271/yr
Rain52.5 in/yr
AQI39 (Good)
Elevation28 ft
Education
A+
Bachelor's+66.6%
High School+99.4%
Graduate+24.6%
School Score6.9/10
Community
2024 VoteR 55% / D 43%
Commute28 min
Broadband95.0%
Internet Speed142 Mbps
EV Stations5
Libraries37
Did You Know?
The median home in Wanamassa was built in 1957.
26.4% work from home.
The nearest airport is John F Kennedy International (31 miles).
The Gini coefficient (income inequality) is 0.477 (U.S. avg: 0.490).
Natural hazard risk is rated "Relatively High" by FEMA.
7.3% of the population has a disability.
13.6% of residents are foreign-born.
Average internet download speed is 142 Mbps.
There are 1,925 restaurants in the area.
The county recorded 46 fatal vehicle crashes.
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