Living in Wading River, New York
Cost of living, income, home prices, rent and demographics of Wading River · Census data 2020–2024
Wading River has 8,359 residents with a median age of 46.7. The median household income is $136,549 (59% higher than the New York median), the median home value is $518,500.
Wading River at a glance
- Population
- 8,359
- Median age
- 46.7State: 39.8
- Median household income
- $136,549State: $85,974
- Median home value
- $518,500State: $423,800
- Homeowners
- 94.6%
- Bachelor's degree or higher
- 41.7%
- Average commute
- 33 min
Is Wading River a good place to live?
Pros: Median household income 59% higher than the New York median; unemployment of 4.7%; a poverty rate of 3.4%.
Cons: Home values 22% higher than the state median; an average commute of 33 minutes.
The weather is best in June to September.
Cost of living in Wading River
Housing is the biggest part of the cost of living. In Wading River the median home value is $518,500, 56% higher than the U.S. median. Renters pay a median of — per month, which is 29.7% of household income. Homeowners with a mortgage pay $3,240 a month in housing costs.
Wading River median household income
The median household income in Wading River is $136,549 and the income per person is $59,702. 3.4% of residents live below the poverty line (New York: 14%).
Housing in Wading River: homes for sale and rent
- Housing units
- 3,488
- Owner-occupied
- 94.6%
- Renter-occupied
- 5.4%
- Vacant
- 10.4%Includes seasonal homes
- Median year built
- 1981
- Average household size
- 2.63
Wading River demographics
- Population
- 8,359
- Median age
- 46.7
- Under 18
- 15.8%
- 65 and older
- 20.9%
- Households
- 3,126
- Foreign-born
- 13.6%
- Veterans
- 6.4%Adults 18+
Hispanic or Latino can be of any race. Population history of Wading River ›
Education in Wading River
41.7% of adults 25 and older in Wading River have a bachelor's degree or higher (New York: 40.2%), and 22.8% have a graduate or professional degree.
Jobs and commute in Wading River
- Unemployment rate
- 4.7%State: 6.4%
- Average commute
- 33 minState: 33 min
- Work from home
- 17%
- Drive alone
- 70.1%
- Public transit
- 2.2%
- Walk to work
- 0%
- Homes with broadband
- 95.7%
Wading River vs nearby towns
| Town | Population | Median income | Home value | Rent |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Wading River | 8,359 | $136,549 | $518,500 | — |
| East Shoreham | 7,321 | $153,235 | $604,100 | $1,791 |
| Calverton | 5,618 | $60,442 | $229,200 | $1,828 |
| Baiting Hollow | 2,614 | $108,571 | $586,300 | $1,827 |
| Shoreham | 537 | $160,625 | $709,700 | — |
| Ridge | 12,503 | $78,528 | $424,800 | $2,044 |
| Rocky Point | 13,356 | $127,024 | $461,400 | $2,337 |
| Manorville | 14,233 | $139,201 | $601,000 | $2,129 |
| Riverhead | 14,936 | $83,008 | $457,400 | $2,045 |
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What is the median household income in Wading River, NY?
The median household income in Wading River is $136,549, 59% 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 Wading River?
The median home value in Wading River is $518,500, compared with $423,800 in New York.
Is Wading River, NY a good place to live?
Pluses: median household income 59% higher than the New York median; unemployment of 4.7%; a poverty rate of 3.4%. Minuses: home values 22% higher than the state median; an average commute of 33 minutes.
What is the median age in Wading River?
The median age in Wading River is 46.7 years (New York: 39.8).
How long is the commute in Wading River?
The average commute to work in Wading River is 33 minutes; 17% of workers work from home.
What is the unemployment rate in Wading River?
The unemployment rate in Wading River is 4.7% (U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-year estimates 2020–2024).
How educated is Wading River?
41.7% of adults in Wading River 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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