New York · Metropolitan Area
Wantagh is a small city in New York with a population of 17,964. Residents earn $174,773 per year, which is 133% above the national average.
Based on current data, Wantagh receives an overall livability score of 4.8 out of 5.0, earning a grade of A+. Key strengths include above-average household incomes, low unemployment, a highly educated population, a low poverty rate. Areas to be aware of include high housing costs. Wantagh stands out as an excellent place to live, with strong marks across most quality-of-life indicators.
The median household income in Wantagh is $174,773, which is significantly higher than the national average — 133% above $75,149. This places Wantagh among higher-income communities. The job market is very strong with unemployment at just 2.8%. Only 1.7% of residents live below the poverty line, well below the national rate of 12.4%. Workers commute an average of 34 minutes.
The median home value in Wantagh is $665,700, making it a premium housing market at 136% above the U.S. median of $281,900. Renters pay a median of $2,191 per month, significantly above the national average of $1,163. A price-to-income ratio of 3.8x indicates a reasonably affordable housing market.
Wantagh is a highly educated community — 52.1% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, well above the national average of 33.7%. 96.2% have completed high school. Area schools have an average test score of 5.4/10.
Wantagh experiences four distinct seasons with an average temperature of 55°F. Winters average 35°F in January while summers reach 77°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 42.8 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 36.
| English Only | 90.6% |
| 15% above US avg | |
| Spanish | 9.4% |
| 30% below US avg |
| Median HH Income | $174,773 |
| 133% above US avg | |
| Per Capita Income | $62,924 |
| Avg Weekly Wage | $1,489 |
| IRS Avg AGI | $139,155 |
| Unemployment | 2.8% |
| 22% below US avg | |
| Poverty Rate | 1.7% |
| 86% below US avg | |
| Establishments (County) | 56,397 |
| County GDP | $130,222M |
| Restaurants | 3,828 |
| Healthcare | 6,152 |
| Retail | 5,602 |
| Manufacturing | 820 |
| Property Tax (IRS) | $15,590 |
| 345% above US avg | |
| Effective Tax Rate | 2.34% |
| Commute Time | 33.8 min |
| Work from Home | 15.6% |
| Census Median | $665,700 |
| 136% above US avg | |
| Zillow ZHVI | $783,163 |
| Median List Price | $949,000 |
| Median List Price | $949,000 |
| $/Sq Ft | $377 |
| Homes Sold | 3 |
| Sale-to-List Ratio | 85.7% |
| Price Drops | 14.3% |
| Inventory | 14 |
| Census Median Rent | $2,191 |
| 88% above US avg |
| Studio | $1,215 |
| 1 Bedroom | $1,315 |
| 2 Bedrooms | $1,579 |
| 3 Bedrooms | $1,976 |
| 4 Bedrooms | $2,193 |
| Owner-Occupied | 95.6% |
| Avg Tax (IRS) | $15,590 |
| 345% above US avg | |
| Effective Rate | 2.34% |
| Obesity | 27.1% |
| 16% below US avg | |
| Diabetes | 6.5% |
| Heart Disease | 4.0% |
| High Blood Pressure | 25.1% |
| Asthma | 10.0% |
| COPD | 3.9% |
| Stroke | 2.0% |
| Binge Drinking | 19.6% |
| Physical Inactivity | 17.9% |
| Depression | 16.3% |
| Mental Distress | 14.7% |
| Physical Distress | 9.7% |
| Insurance Rate | 99.3% |
| Checkup Rate | 79.3% |
| Premature Death | 4,800/100K |
| Food Environment | 9.9/10 |
| Exercise Access | 98.6% |
| Healthcare Facilities | 6,152 |
| Fatal Crashes (County/yr) | 76 |
| Annual Average | 55.4°F |
| 3% above US avg | |
| January Average | 35°F (2°C) |
| July Average | 77°F (25°C) |
| Annual Rainfall | 42.8 inches |
| 13% above US avg |
| AQI Median | 36.0 |
| Rating | Good |
| Elevation | 17 ft (5 m) |
| Area | 3.8 sq mi (9.9 km²) |
| Population Density | 4,690/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 40.6679°N, 73.5105°W |
| County FIPS | 36059 |
Winner: Republican by 4.2 points
| Bachelor's Degree+ | 52.1% |
| 55% above US avg | |
| High School+ | 96.2% |
| School Test Score | 5.39 |
| RUCC Code 1 | Metro — 1 million+ |
| Population Density | 4,690/sq mi |
| Total Area | 3.8 sq mi |
| EV Charging Stations | 10 |
| Alt Fuel Stations | 10 |
| Public Libraries | 63 |
| Healthcare Facilities | 6,152 |
| Restaurants | 3,828 |
| Retail Stores | 5,602 |
| Fatal Crashes (County/yr) | 76 |
| Avg Commute | 33.8 min |
| Work from Home | 15.6% |