At a Glance
Median Income
$174,773
$62,924 per capita
Home Value
$665,700
Zillow: $783,163
Median Rent
$2,191/mo
24.6% of income on rent
Violent Crime
119/100K
785/100K property
Bachelor's Degree+
52.1%
96.2% high school+
Unemployment
2.8%
1.7% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
27.1%
8.3% smoking rate
Avg Temperature
55°F
275 sunny days/yr
How Wantagh Compares to the U.S. Average
Each bar shows Wantagh's value as a percentage of the national average (100% = U.S. avg)
Thin vertical line = U.S. national average (100%)
Is Wantagh a Good Place to Live?
B+
3.9 / 5.0 — Good
Based on economy, affordability, safety, and education metrics compared to national averages.
Economy & Jobs
Wantagh residents earn a median household income of $174,773 , which is 133% above the national average of $75,149.
Per capita income is $62,924. The unemployment rate stands at 2.8% (22% below the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 1.7% 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 Wantagh is $665,700 , 136% above the national median of $281,900.
Zillow estimates the typical home at $783,163. Median rent is $2,191/month, with 24.6% 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 1956.
Safety & Crime
Wantagh reports 119 violent crimes per 100,000 residents
, which is 69% below the national average of 380/100K.
Property crime is 785/100K.
Education
52.1% of adults in Wantagh hold a bachelor's degree or higher
(55% above the national average).
96.2% have completed high school. Local schools score 6.7/10 in standardized testing.
Climate & Weather
Wantagh has an average annual temperature of 55°F (13°C).
Winters average 35°F in January while summers reach 77°F in July. The area gets 275 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 42.8 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 36.
Data Overview
People
Population17,964
Median Age42.1 yrs
Density4,690/mi²
Male / Female52% / 48%
Foreign Born13.6%
Veterans4.1%
Economy
A+
Median Income$174,773
Per Capita$62,924
Unemployment2.8%
Poverty1.7%
County GDP$130,222M
Avg Weekly Wage$1,489
Housing
A+
Home Value$665,700
Rent$2,191
Ownership95.6%
Zillow$783,163
Housing Units5,914
Rent Burden24.6%
Crime
F
Violent119/100K
Property785/100K
Health
Obesity27.1%
Diabetes6.5%
Smoking8.3%
Heart Disease4.0%
Premature Death4,800/100K
Climate
Avg Temp55°F
Sunny Days275/yr
Rain42.8 in/yr
AQI36 (Good)
Elevation17 ft
Education
A+
Bachelor's+52.1%
High School+96.2%
Graduate+23.9%
School Score6.7/10
Community
2024 VoteR 52% / D 48%
Commute34 min
Broadband95.6%
Internet Speed177 Mbps
EV Stations10
Libraries63
Did You Know?
The median home in Wantagh was built in 1956.
11.4% of residents use public transit to commute.
15.6% work from home.
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.
9.6% of the population has a disability.
13.6% of residents are foreign-born.
Average internet download speed is 177 Mbps.
There are 3,828 restaurants in the area.
The county recorded 76 fatal vehicle crashes.
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