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Wantagh, NY Community

10 discussions from residents and visitors

Camila Morris

Best and worst neighborhoods in Wantagh

Hey, I'm retired and Median household income is $174,773, which feels pretty solid for the area. Honestly, I think it's a great place if you know where to look. Traffic can be rough during rush hour, no sugarcoating that. Does this match your experience? Looking forward to hearing from you all. It's...

0 replies 15 upvotes best-worst
Peyton P.

Thinking about relocating to Wantagh from Denver

Random thought, My partner and I are Poverty rate is 1.7%, which is pretty low. It's a a small town city with about 17,964 people. Crime rate is something to consider -Wantagh sits at 119.0 per 100K. Cost of living is definitely rising, but still manageable. Night life is decent if you know the righ...

6 replies 9 upvotes moving
Allison S.

Is it worth buying in Wantagh?

Just moved here 18 months ago and It's a a small town city with about 17,964 people. Rent is about $2,191/month for a decent place. You can expect to pay around $2,191 for rent here. Average temperature is around 55--F, so the weather is moderate. Public transit needs a lot of work honestly. Night l...

1 replies 8 upvotes housing
Amelia B.

Dog-friendly places in Wantagh?

Rent is about $2,191/month for a decent place. I'd say it's better for families than young singles. The parks and outdoor areas are a huge plus. What neighborhoods would you suggest? There's a real sense of community in certain neighborhoods. Cost of living is definitely rising, but still manageable...

2 replies 5 upvotes qa
Jaxon Lewis

Is it worth buying in Wantagh?

Hey folks, What are your go-to spots? There's a growing tech scene which is exciting.

6 replies 12 upvotes housing
Peyton P.

Best industries in Wantagh right now

So, I'm a nurse at the local hospital and You can expect to pay around $2,191 for rent here. The weather takes some getting used to.

2 replies 8 upvotes jobs
Jaxon Lewis

Things Wantagh needs to improve

Hey everyone, Homes are going for about $665,700 on average. Average temperature is around 55--F, so the weather is moderate. It's changing fast -some good, some not so much. The parks and outdoor areas are a huge plus. What are your go-to spots? TIA! Public transit needs a lot of work honestly. Dow...

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Jaxon Lewis

Is Wantagh worth moving to in 2026?

So, Rent is about $2,191/month for a decent place. Household incomes average around $174,773 in Wantagh. You can expect to pay around $2,191 for rent here. With a population of 17,964, Wantagh is a small town. Honestly, I think it's a great place if you know where to look. The suburbs are where most...

3 replies 13 upvotes moving
Gabriella R.

First time home buyer in Wantagh

Been living here since 2021. The median home value here is around $665,700, which is pretty steep. The city has invested a lot in new development. Property taxes are high but you get good services. Worth the trade-offs? The city has invested a lot in new development. I'd say it's better for families...

2 replies 1 upvotes housing
Harper Diaz

Worst things about Wantagh nobody talks about

Hi all, I'm a nurse at the local hospital and Rent is about $2,191/month for a decent place. It's a very car-dependent city, for better or worse. Downtown has improved a lot in recent years. Should I be concerned? Appreciate any input. Downtown has improved a lot in recent years.

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