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Wantagh, NY

Wantagh, NY.

Population: 32,349 (Census ACS)

The typical home value in Wantagh, NY is $823,473 — up 5.6% over the past year. Homes sell for a median $825,000 after a median 19 days on market. 6 schools serve the area (NCES). FEMA's National Risk Index rates the county's overall natural-hazard risk Relatively High, with coastal flooding, ice storm, lightning the top-rated hazards. Cost of living is 7.9% above the US average (BEA, metro/state-level).

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$823,473

Typical home value

+5.6%

1-year change

19

Median days on market

Relatively High

Hazard risk (county)

Home values & appreciation

Typical home value
$823,473
1-year appreciation
+5.6%
3-year appreciation
+17.6%
5-year appreciation
+28.1%
10-year appreciation
+68.6%
Peak value since 2000 (Aug 2026)
$823,473
House Price Index (state)
437.3 (+3.5% YoY)

Sources: home value index (ZIP-level) · FHFA House Price Index (state-level)

Market activity

Median sale price
$825,000
Median list price
$779,000
Median price per sqft
$503
1-year sale-price change
-1.8%
Median days on market
19 days
Homes sold (recent period)
69
For-sale inventory
60
Sale-to-list ratio
104.7%
Active listings
48
1-year forecast
+3.1%
Days to pending
36 days
New listings (monthly)
27

Source: recent area sales and market data (ZIP-level)

Rents

Studio fair-market rent
$1,964/mo
1BR fair-market rent
$2,285/mo
2BR fair-market rent
$2,689/mo
3BR fair-market rent
$3,458/mo
4BR fair-market rent
$3,671/mo

Sources: market rent index (ZIP-level) · HUD Fair Market Rents (metro/county-level, 40th-percentile regulatory reference)

Affordability

Cost of living index (Above Average)
107.9 (100 = US avg)
Electricity rate (state-level)
26.4¢/kWh
Natural gas rate (state-level)
$17.60/MCF
30-year mortgage rate (national)
7.40%
15-year mortgage rate (national)
6.73%

Sources: BEA Regional Price Parities (metro/state-level) · EIA energy rates (state-level) · Freddie Mac PMMS (national)

Schools

Total schools
6
Elementary schools
4
Middle schools
1
High schools
1
Avg student-teacher ratio
11.7 : 1
School districts serving the area
LEVITTOWN UNION FREE SCHOOL DISTRICT, WANTAGH UNION FREE SCHOOL DISTRICT
Schools include
LEE ROAD SCHOOL, FOREST LAKE SCHOOL, MANDALAY SCHOOL, WANTAGH MIDDLE SCHOOL, WANTAGH SENIOR HIGH SCHOOL

Source: NCES school directory, 2024-25 (school-address-based)

Natural hazards & flood risk

Overall hazard risk (county)
Relatively High
Top hazards (county)
coastal flooding, ice storm, lightning, winter weather, cold wave
Notable hazard ratings (county)
ice storm: Very High · lightning: Very High · winter weather: Very High · coastal flooding: Very High · cold wave: Relatively High · hurricane: Relatively High
Most common flood zone among NFIP claims
Zone AE
NFIP flood claims on record
1,024
Wildfire risk to homes (county)
Higher than 24% of US counties
Buildings in wildfire direct-exposure zone
7.4%
Radon potential (county)
Low radon potential — EPA Zone 3 of 3
EPA Superfund (NPL) sites within 5 mi
None
Nearest Superfund site
Liberty Industrial Finishing (6.2 mi)
Flood zones vary by property. Look up a specific address on the FEMA Flood Map Service Center.
EPA recommends radon testing for every home regardless of zone.

Sources: FEMA National Risk Index (county-level) · FEMA NFIP flood-insurance claims (ZIP-level) · USDA Forest Service Wildfire Risk to Communities (county-level) · EPA radon zones + Superfund NPL

Climate (30-year normals)

Average annual temperature
55.0°F
Average high
63.0°F
Average low
47.0°F
Annual precipitation
42.8 in
USDA plant hardiness zone
7b (extreme annual low 5 to 10°F)

Sources: NOAA Climate Normals (30-year, nearest-station) · USDA Plant Hardiness Zone Map (2023)

Air quality

Air quality rating
Good
Median AQI (annual)
29
Days with Good air quality
287
Days with Moderate air quality
77
Highest AQI recorded (year)
92

Source: EPA annual air quality index (county-level)

Walkability & transit

Walkability index
17.3 / 20
Transit service frequency
252
Jobs reachable by car (30 min)
336,062
Jobs reachable by transit (45 min)
366,310

Source: EPA Smart Location Database (metropolitan block groups)

Amenities

National parks within ~60 mi
20
Nearest national park
Sagamore Hill National Historic Site (16 mi)
National parks include
Sagamore Hill National Historic Site, Gateway National Recreation Area, Saint Paul's Church National Historic Site
Airports within 30 mi
5
Nearest airport
Republic Airport (FRG) (8 mi)
Nearest major airport
Republic Airport (FRG) (8 mi)
Hospitals in or near this ZIP
113
Hospitals include
BRIDGEPORT HOSPITAL, SOUTHWEST CONNECTICUT MENTAL HEALTH SYSTEM, GREENWICH HOSPITAL ASSOCIATION -
Avg hospital rating (CMS)
3.1 / 5
Best hospital rating nearby (CMS)
5.0 / 5
Solar radiation rating
Fair (4.0 kWh/m²/day)

Sources: National Park Service · FAA airport data · CMS hospital data (same ZIP, else within ~40 mi) · DOE/NREL (proximity-based)

Migration

Net migration (county)
-7,185 tax filers

Source: IRS SOI county-to-county migration (county-level; published with a multi-year lag)

Housing stock

Median year housing built
1956
Housing built before 1970
85.7%
Housing built 2000 or later
3.2%
Median annual property tax
$10,001
Mean commute to work
30 min
Households with broadband internet
84.9%

Source: Census ACS 5-year estimates (ZIP-level)

Employment & development

Total county employment
557,549
Average weekly wage
$1,495
Top industries (by employment)
Health Care, Accommodation & Food, Professional Services
Annual residential building permits (county)
821

Sources: BLS QCEW (county-level) · Census Building Permits (county-level)

How it compares

WantaghState medianUS median
Typical home value$823,473$332,107$288,527
Median sale price$825,000$363,950$325,000
Median days on market19 days55 days51 days
Median annual property tax$10,001$4,500$2,006

State and US medians are computed across all US ZIP codes with sufficient public-data coverage, from the same sources as the figures above.

Area data compiled from public government, academic, and industry research feeds. Data sources →

Common questions

What is the typical home value in Wantagh, NY?
$823,473.
What is the median sale price in Wantagh, NY?
$825,000.
How long do homes take to sell in Wantagh, NY?
Median days on market: 19 days.
What is typical rent in Wantagh, NY?
2-bedroom fair-market rent: $2,689/month (HUD FMR — a 40th-percentile regulatory reference, not market-observed).
What is the natural-hazard risk in Wantagh, NY?
Overall risk: Relatively High (FEMA NRI, county-level). Top hazards: coastal flooding, ice storm, lightning, winter weather, cold wave.
Is Wantagh, NY in a flood zone?
Flood zones vary by property within Wantagh, NY. 1,024 FEMA flood-insurance (NFIP) claims are on record; the most common zone among them is AE. Check a specific address on the FEMA Flood Map Service Center.
What is the wildfire risk in Wantagh, NY?
Risk to homes is higher than 24% of US counties (USDA Forest Service Wildfire Risk to Communities, county-level).
What is the radon potential in Wantagh, NY?
Low radon potential — EPA Zone 3 of 3, county-level. EPA recommends testing every home regardless of zone.
Are there Superfund sites near Wantagh, NY?
No current or proposed National Priorities List sites within 5 miles (EPA).
How many schools serve Wantagh, NY?
6 schools (4 elementary, 1 middle, 1 high) (NCES, 2024-25).
Is Wantagh, NY walkable?
Walkability index: 17.3/20 (EPA Smart Location Database).
What is the air quality in Wantagh, NY?
Good. Median AQI: 29. (EPA AQI).
What is the cost of living in Wantagh, NY?
Regional Price Parity: 107.9 (100 = US average) (Above Average) (BEA RPP, metro/state-level).

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