Living in Wheatley Heights, New York
Cost of living, income, home prices, rent and demographics of Wheatley Heights · Census data 2020–2024
Wheatley Heights has 4,729 residents with a median age of 37. The median household income is $118,036 (37% higher than the New York median), the median home value is $538,200, the median rent is $1,688/month.
Wheatley Heights at a glance
- Population
- 4,729
- Median age
- 37State: 39.8
- Median household income
- $118,036State: $85,974
- Median home value
- $538,200State: $423,800
- Median rent
- $1,688/moState: $1,621
- Homeowners
- 88.3%
- Bachelor's degree or higher
- 37.2%
- Average commute
- 35 min
Is Wheatley Heights a good place to live?
Pros: Median household income 37% higher than the New York median; unemployment of 4.1%; a poverty rate of 5.8%.
Cons: Home values 27% higher than the state median; an average commute of 35 minutes.
The weather is best in June to September.
Cost of living in Wheatley Heights
Housing is the biggest part of the cost of living. In Wheatley Heights the median home value is $538,200, 62% higher than the U.S. median. Renters pay a median of $1,688 per month, which is 51% of household income. Homeowners with a mortgage pay $3,497 a month in housing costs.
Wheatley Heights median household income
The median household income in Wheatley Heights is $118,036 and the income per person is $43,329. 5.8% of residents live below the poverty line (New York: 14%).
Housing in Wheatley Heights: homes for sale and rent
- Housing units
- 1,508
- Owner-occupied
- 88.3%
- Renter-occupied
- 11.7%
- Vacant
- 3.8%Includes seasonal homes
- Median year built
- 1970
- Average household size
- 3.23
Wheatley Heights demographics
- Population
- 4,729
- Median age
- 37
- Under 18
- 22.4%
- 65 and older
- 13.6%
- Households
- 1,450
- Foreign-born
- 20.3%
- Veterans
- 3.1%Adults 18+
Hispanic or Latino can be of any race. Population history of Wheatley Heights ›
Education in Wheatley Heights
37.2% of adults 25 and older in Wheatley Heights have a bachelor's degree or higher (New York: 40.2%), and 18.5% have a graduate or professional degree.
Jobs and commute in Wheatley Heights
- Unemployment rate
- 4.1%State: 6.4%
- Average commute
- 35 minState: 33 min
- Work from home
- 15.4%
- Drive alone
- 54.6%
- Public transit
- 13.9%
- Walk to work
- 0%
- Homes with broadband
- 84.1%
Wheatley Heights vs nearby towns
| Town | Population | Median income | Home value | Rent |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Wheatley Heights | 4,729 | $118,036 | $538,200 | $1,688 |
| Melville | 19,714 | $159,922 | $788,900 | $3,501 |
| Deer Park | 27,990 | $137,105 | $543,500 | $1,906 |
| East Farmingdale | 5,666 | $119,000 | $574,200 | $2,114 |
| North Babylon | 17,963 | $140,342 | $520,500 | $2,144 |
| Dix Hills | 24,773 | $227,944 | $935,800 | $2,659 |
| West Babylon | 43,570 | $129,519 | $531,900 | $2,225 |
| North Lindenhurst | 10,952 | $123,342 | $495,300 | $2,100 |
| Baywood | 8,176 | $118,750 | $456,500 | $2,702 |
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What is the median household income in Wheatley Heights, NY?
The median household income in Wheatley Heights is $118,036, 37% 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 Wheatley Heights?
The median home value in Wheatley Heights is $538,200, compared with $423,800 in New York.
How much is rent in Wheatley Heights?
The median gross rent in Wheatley Heights is $1,688 per month, about 51% of household income.
Is Wheatley Heights, NY a good place to live?
Pluses: median household income 37% higher than the New York median; unemployment of 4.1%; a poverty rate of 5.8%. Minuses: home values 27% higher than the state median; an average commute of 35 minutes.
What is the median age in Wheatley Heights?
The median age in Wheatley Heights is 37 years (New York: 39.8).
How long is the commute in Wheatley Heights?
The average commute to work in Wheatley Heights is 35 minutes; 15.4% of workers work from home.
What is the unemployment rate in Wheatley Heights?
The unemployment rate in Wheatley Heights is 4.1% (U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-year estimates 2020–2024).
How educated is Wheatley Heights?
37.2% of adults in Wheatley Heights 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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