Wantagh, NY

Living in Wantagh

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Bikeability 79
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Walkability 60
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Commute 13
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Public Transit 84
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Affordability 1
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Public Safety 92
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Airports 93
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Hospitals 15
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Colleges 92
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Schools 90
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Residents

18k Population -66 (2010–19)
42  y Median Age
50% College-Educated +11% (2010–19)
84% Family Households +3% (2010–19)

Age

Under 14 years17%
15 to 34 years24%
35 to 54 years26%
55 to 74 years25%
75 years and over7%

Diversity

Asian1%
Black<1%
Caucasian90%
Hispanic or Latino6%
Multiracial1%
Other<1%

Education

Less than high school3%
High school graduate22%
Some College25%
Bachelor's degree29%
Graduate degree22%

Households

Family household84%
Householder living alone13%
Householder not living alone3%

Economy

$155k Median Household Income +$44k (2010–19)
97% Above Poverty
38  mi Average Commute
95% Lived Here Last Year -2% (2010–19)

Household Income

Less than $25K6%
$25K to $49K8%
$50K to $74K8%
$75K to $99K7%
$100K to $124K11%
$125K to $149K9%
$150K to $199K20%
$200K or more32%

Employers

Government18%
Private sector65%
Self-employed3%

Occupations

Construction and maintenance5%
Factory and transportation6%
Mgt, science, and arts53%
Sales and office22%
Service14%

Commute

Bicycle<1%
Car, truck, or van79%
Public transportation18%
Walked1%
Worked at home2%

Housing

$518k Median Home Value +$18k (2010–19)
5% Built 2000 or Later
$1.7k Median Monthly Rent
92% Owner-Occupied +2% (2010–19)

Units in Structure

1 unit, attached<1%
1 unit, detached95%
Multiple units2%
Mobile home<1%

Year Structure Built

Built 2014 or later1%
Built 2010 to 20132%
Built 2000 to 20092%
Built 1990 to 19992%
Built 1980 to 19892%
Built 1970 to 19795%
Built 1960 to 196914%
Built 1950 to 195949%
Built 1940 to 194913%
Built 1939 or earlier11%

Home Value

Less than $50K<1%
$50K to $99K<1%
$100K to $149K<1%
$200K to $249K1%
$250K to $299K1%
$300K to $399K11%
$400K to $499K32%
$500K to $749K46%
$750K to $999K7%
$1M to $1.49M<1%
$1.5M to $1.99M1%
$2M or more<1%

House Heating Type

Electricity2%
Fuel oil, kerosene41%
LP gas1%
Solar energy<1%
Utility gas55%

Crime

Violent Crime in Wantagh

United States45
New York39
New York Metro Area43
Nassau County15

Property Crime in Wantagh

United States48
New York28
New York Metro Area27
Nassau County16

Politics

Voting Patterns

Liberal (43%)(52%) Conservative

2016 Presidential Elections

Hillary Clinton44%
Donald Trump52%

Climate

Monthly Weather Averages

Temp (°F) Rain (in) Snow (in)
Jan 32 3 6
Feb 34 3 8
Mar 41 4 4
Apr 51 4 1
May 60 4 0
Jun 70 4 0
Jul 75 4 0
Aug 74 4 0
Sep 67 4 0
Oct 56 4 0
Nov 47 4 0
Dec 37 4 5

Natural Hazards

The Risk of Natural Hazards in Wantagh

Excessive Heat3
Inland Flooding59
Tornado6
Coastal Flooding53
Hurricane Force Winds2
Blizzard4
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Location Map

Public Schools

Public Schools near Wantagh, NY

Private Schools

Private Schools near Wantagh, NY

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Maplewood School
0 miles, SW
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Colleges

Colleges near Wantagh, NY

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Hofstra University
6 miles, NW
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Molloy College
6 miles, W
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Adelphi University
8 miles, NW

Hospitals

Hospitals near Wantagh, NY

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South Oaks Hosp
5 miles, E
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Airports

Airports near Wantagh, NY

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Laguardia Airport
20 miles, W
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