Wheatley Heights, NY

Full City Profile · New York · Nassau County County

4.3 /5.0
A Great
5,266 Population 3,989/sq mi density
$127,589 Median Income $40,882 per capita
$500,900 Home Value $915,241 Zillow
$1,836 Median Rent 51.0% income on rent
53°F Avg Temperature
A
Overall
4.3 / 5.0
Strong
A+
Economy
4.6 / 5.0
$127,589 median income, 4.7% unemployment
A
Affordability
4.5 / 5.0
$500,900 home value, $1,836/mo rent
B+
Education
3.8 / 5.0
34.7% bachelor's degree or higher

Wheatley Heights, NY

At a Glance

Median Income
$127,589
70% above
$40,882 per capita
Home Value
$500,900
78% above
Zillow: $915,241
Median Rent
$1,836/mo
58% above
51.0% of income on rent
Bachelor's Degree+
34.7%
3% above
83.6% high school+
Unemployment
4.7%
31% above
2.2% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
34.1%
6% above
11.0% smoking rate
Avg Temperature
53°F

How Wheatley Heights Compares to the U.S. Average

Each bar shows Wheatley Heights's value as a percentage of the national average (100% = U.S. avg)

Income
170%
Home Value
178%
Rent
158%
Poverty
18%
Bachelor's
103%
Unemployment
131%
Thin vertical line = U.S. national average (100%)

Is Wheatley Heights a Good Place to Live?

A
4.3 / 5.0 - Great
Based on economy, affordability, safety, and education metrics compared to national averages.

Economy & Jobs

Wheatley Heights residents earn a median household income of $127,589 , which is 70% above the national average of $75,149. Per capita income is $40,882. The unemployment rate stands at 4.7% (31% above the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 2.2% 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 Wheatley Heights is $500,900 , 78% above the national median of $281,900. Zillow estimates the typical home at $915,241. Median rent is $1,836/month, with 51.0% 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 1970.

Education

34.7% of adults in Wheatley Heights hold a bachelor's degree or higher (3% above the national average). 83.6% have completed high school. Local schools score 6.7/10 in standardized testing.

Climate & Weather

Wheatley Heights has an average annual temperature of 53°F (12°C). Winters average 32°F in January while summers reach 75°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 38.3 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 31.

Data Overview

People

Population5,266
Median Age38.1 yrs
Density3,989/mi²
Male / Female45% / 55%
Foreign Born17.0%
Veterans5.6%

Economy

A+
Median Income$127,589
Per Capita$40,882
Unemployment4.7%
Poverty2.2%
County GDP$130,222M
Avg Weekly Wage$1,489

Housing

A
Home Value$500,900
Rent$1,836
Ownership90.5%
Zillow$915,241
Housing Units1,546
Rent Burden51.0%

Health

Obesity34.1%
Diabetes10.9%
Smoking11.0%
Heart Disease4.7%
Premature Death4,800/100K

Climate

Avg Temp53°F
Rain38.3 in/yr
AQI31 (Good)
Elevation83 ft

Education

B+
Bachelor's+34.7%
High School+83.6%
Graduate+19.2%
School Score6.7/10

Community

2024 VoteR 52% / D 48%
Commute36 min
Broadband85.1%
Internet Speed177 Mbps
EV Stations15
Libraries63

Did You Know?

The median home in Wheatley Heights was built in 1970.
15.9% of residents use public transit to commute.
The nearest airport is John F Kennedy International (23 miles).
The Gini coefficient (income inequality) is 0.453 (U.S. avg: 0.490).
Natural hazard risk is rated "Relatively High" by FEMA.
12.4% of the population has a disability.
17.0% 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.