Living in North Wantagh, New York
Cost of living, income, home prices, rent and demographics of North Wantagh · Census data 2020–2024
North Wantagh has 11,940 residents with a median age of 43.8. The median household income is $156,738 (82% higher than the New York median), the median home value is $624,400, the median rent is $1,375/month.
North Wantagh at a glance
- Population
- 11,940
- Median age
- 43.8State: 39.8
- Median household income
- $156,738State: $85,974
- Median home value
- $624,400State: $423,800
- Median rent
- $1,375/moState: $1,621
- Homeowners
- 94.9%
- Bachelor's degree or higher
- 49%
- Average commute
- 36 min
Is North Wantagh a good place to live?
Pros: Median household income 82% higher than the New York median; unemployment of 2.6%; a poverty rate of 3.2%.
Cons: Home values 47% higher than the state median; an average commute of 36 minutes.
The weather is best in June to September.
Cost of living in North Wantagh
Housing is the biggest part of the cost of living. In North Wantagh the median home value is $624,400, 88% higher than the U.S. median. Renters pay a median of $1,375 per month, which is 29.5% of household income. Homeowners with a mortgage pay $3,421 a month in housing costs.
North Wantagh median household income
The median household income in North Wantagh is $156,738 and the income per person is $61,696. 3.2% of residents live below the poverty line (New York: 14%).
Housing in North Wantagh: homes for sale and rent
- Housing units
- 4,339
- Owner-occupied
- 94.9%
- Renter-occupied
- 5.1%
- Vacant
- 3.1%Includes seasonal homes
- Median year built
- 1956
- Average household size
- 2.83
North Wantagh demographics
- Population
- 11,940
- Median age
- 43.8
- Under 18
- 22.2%
- 65 and older
- 21.3%
- Households
- 4,203
- Foreign-born
- 7.9%
- Veterans
- 3.8%Adults 18+
Hispanic or Latino can be of any race. Population history of North Wantagh ›
Education in North Wantagh
49% of adults 25 and older in North Wantagh have a bachelor's degree or higher (New York: 40.2%), and 22.9% have a graduate or professional degree.
Jobs and commute in North Wantagh
- Unemployment rate
- 2.6%State: 6.4%
- Average commute
- 36 minState: 33 min
- Work from home
- 6.3%
- Drive alone
- 75.4%
- Public transit
- 10.3%
- Walk to work
- 0.1%
- Homes with broadband
- 97.4%
North Wantagh vs nearby towns
| Town | Population | Median income | Home value | Rent |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| North Wantagh | 11,940 | $156,738 | $624,400 | $1,375 |
| North Bellmore | 20,689 | $181,662 | $659,200 | $2,554 |
| Wantagh | 18,365 | $179,362 | $706,600 | $2,270 |
| Levittown | 51,904 | $146,068 | $590,500 | $2,656 |
| Seaford | 15,549 | $172,557 | $658,300 | $2,489 |
| North Merrick | 12,366 | $161,554 | $675,800 | $2,906 |
| Bellmore | 15,954 | $161,674 | $681,800 | $2,160 |
| North Massapequa | 17,877 | $148,654 | $634,900 | $2,302 |
| East Meadow | 36,821 | $133,971 | $631,800 | $2,890 |
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What is the median household income in North Wantagh, NY?
The median household income in North Wantagh is $156,738, 82% higher than the New York median of $85,974 (U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-year estimates 2020–2024).
What is the average home price in North Wantagh?
The median home value in North Wantagh is $624,400, compared with $423,800 in New York.
How much is rent in North Wantagh?
The median gross rent in North Wantagh is $1,375 per month, about 29.5% of household income.
Is North Wantagh, NY a good place to live?
Pluses: median household income 82% higher than the New York median; unemployment of 2.6%; a poverty rate of 3.2%. Minuses: home values 47% higher than the state median; an average commute of 36 minutes.
What is the median age in North Wantagh?
The median age in North Wantagh is 43.8 years (New York: 39.8).
How long is the commute in North Wantagh?
The average commute to work in North Wantagh is 36 minutes; 6.3% of workers work from home.
What is the unemployment rate in North Wantagh?
The unemployment rate in North Wantagh is 2.6% (U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-year estimates 2020–2024).
How educated is North Wantagh?
49% of adults in North Wantagh have a bachelor's degree or higher.
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-year estimates 2020–2024 (margins of error apply, especially in small towns). Figures are in 2024 dollars.
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