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Wantagh
  • Suburb of New York City, NY

Report Card

grade A
Overall Niche Grade
  1. Public Schools
    grade A
  2. Crime & Safety
    grade unavailable
  3. Housing
    grade B
  4. Nightlife
    grade A
  5. Good for Families
    grade A+
  6. Diversity
    grade B minus
  7. Jobs
    grade B+
  8. Weather
    grade B
  9. Cost of Living
    grade C+
  10. Health & Fitness
    grade A+
  11. Outdoor Activities
    grade A
  12. Commute
    grade B

editorial

Wantagh is a suburb of New York City with a population of 17,995. Wantagh is in Nassau County and is one of the best places to live in New York. Living in Wantagh offers residents a rural feel and most residents own their homes. In Wantagh there are a lot of bars, restaurants, coffee shops, and parks. Many young professionals live in Wantagh and residents tend to lean conservative. The public schools in Wantagh are highly rated.

About

About Wantagh...
Population
17,995

Real Estate

Median Home Value
$646,800
National
$281,900
Median Rent
$2,271
National
$1,268
Area Feel
Rural
Rent vs. Own
  • Rent
    5%
  • Own
    95%
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Wantagh Rankings

Niche ranks thousands of places to live based on key statistics from the U.S. Census and expert insights.

Crime & Safety

Crime & Safety
grade unavailable
Based on violent and property crime rates.
Violent Crimes
  • Calculated annually per 100,000 residents
  • Assault
    No data available  
    national  282.7
  • Murder
    No data available  
    national  6.1
  • Rape
    No data available  
    national  40.7
  • Robbery
    No data available  
    national  135.5
Property Crimes
  • Calculated annually per 100,000 residents
  • Burglary
    No data available  
    national  500.1
  • Theft
    No data available  
    national  2,042.8
  • Motor Vehicle Theft
    No data available  
    national  284

Residents

Diversity
grade B minus
Based on ethnic and economic diversity.
Age
  • <10 years
    11%
  • 10-17 years
    13%
  • 18-24 years
    8%
  • 25-34 years
    10%
  • 35-44 years
    14%
  • 45-54 years
    14%
  • 55-64 years
    14%
  • 65+ years
    16%
Education Levels
  • Master's degree or higher
    24%
    national  13%
  • Bachelor's degree
    28%
    national  21%
  • Some college or associate's degree
    23%
    national  28%
  • High school diploma or equivalent
    21%
    national  26%
  • Less than high school diploma
    4%
    national  11%

Working in Wantagh

Jobs
grade B+
Based on employment rates, job and business growth, and cost of living.
Median Household Income
$180,167
National
$75,149

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