Living in Wantagh, New York
Cost of living, income, home prices, rent and demographics of Wantagh · Census data 2020–2024
Wantagh has 18,365 residents with a median age of 41.2. The median household income is $179,362 (109% higher than the New York median), the median home value is $706,600, the median rent is $2,270/month.
Wantagh at a glance
- Population
- 18,365
- Median age
- 41.2State: 39.8
- Median household income
- $179,362State: $85,974
- Median home value
- $706,600State: $423,800
- Median rent
- $2,270/moState: $1,621
- Homeowners
- 95.3%
- Bachelor's degree or higher
- 54.2%
- Average commute
- 34 min
Is Wantagh a good place to live?
Pros: Median household income 109% higher than the New York median; unemployment of 4.6%; a poverty rate of 3.1%.
Cons: Home values 67% higher than the state median; an average commute of 34 minutes.
The weather is best in June to September.
Cost of living in Wantagh
Housing is the biggest part of the cost of living. In Wantagh the median home value is $706,600, 112% higher than the U.S. median. Renters pay a median of $2,270 per month, which is 23.9% of household income. Homeowners with a mortgage pay $4,001 a month in housing costs.
Wantagh median household income
The median household income in Wantagh is $179,362 and the income per person is $65,853. 3.1% of residents live below the poverty line (New York: 14%).
Housing in Wantagh: homes for sale and rent
- Housing units
- 6,015
- Owner-occupied
- 95.3%
- Renter-occupied
- 4.7%
- Vacant
- 3.1%Includes seasonal homes
- Median year built
- 1957
- Average household size
- 3.14
Wantagh demographics
- Population
- 18,365
- Median age
- 41.2
- Under 18
- 24.6%
- 65 and older
- 15.9%
- Households
- 5,828
- Foreign-born
- 8.2%
- Veterans
- 4.5%Adults 18+
Hispanic or Latino can be of any race. Population history of Wantagh ›
Education in Wantagh
54.2% of adults 25 and older in Wantagh have a bachelor's degree or higher (New York: 40.2%), and 25.4% have a graduate or professional degree.
Jobs and commute in Wantagh
- Unemployment rate
- 4.6%State: 6.4%
- Average commute
- 34 minState: 33 min
- Work from home
- 17.5%
- Drive alone
- 64.9%
- Public transit
- 11.6%
- Walk to work
- 0.6%
- Homes with broadband
- 95.1%
Wantagh vs nearby towns
| Town | Population | Median income | Home value | Rent |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Wantagh | 18,365 | $179,362 | $706,600 | $2,270 |
| Seaford | 15,549 | $172,557 | $658,300 | $2,489 |
| Bellmore | 15,954 | $161,674 | $681,800 | $2,160 |
| North Wantagh | 11,940 | $156,738 | $624,400 | $1,375 |
| Massapequa | 21,389 | $181,846 | $693,200 | $2,631 |
| North Bellmore | 20,689 | $181,662 | $659,200 | $2,554 |
| Merrick | 21,744 | $185,740 | $771,900 | $2,919 |
| North Merrick | 12,366 | $161,554 | $675,800 | $2,906 |
| North Massapequa | 17,877 | $148,654 | $634,900 | $2,302 |
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What is the median household income in Wantagh, NY?
The median household income in Wantagh is $179,362, 109% 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 Wantagh?
The median home value in Wantagh is $706,600, compared with $423,800 in New York.
How much is rent in Wantagh?
The median gross rent in Wantagh is $2,270 per month, about 23.9% of household income.
Is Wantagh, NY a good place to live?
Pluses: median household income 109% higher than the New York median; unemployment of 4.6%; a poverty rate of 3.1%. Minuses: home values 67% higher than the state median; an average commute of 34 minutes.
What is the median age in Wantagh?
The median age in Wantagh is 41.2 years (New York: 39.8).
How long is the commute in Wantagh?
The average commute to work in Wantagh is 34 minutes; 17.5% of workers work from home.
What is the unemployment rate in Wantagh?
The unemployment rate in Wantagh is 4.6% (U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-year estimates 2020–2024).
How educated is Wantagh?
54.2% of adults in 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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