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Cost of living in Wading River summary. We use data on the cost of living to determine how expensive it is to live in Wading River. Real estate prices drive most of the variance in cost of living around New York. Key points include:
The cost of living in Wading River is 151 with 100 being average.
The cost of living in Wading River is 1.5x higher than the national average.
The median home value in Wading River is $734,450.
The median income in Wading River is $136,549.
Wading River's Overall Cost Of Living
Higher Than The National Average
Cost Of Living In Wading River Comparison Table
| Living Expense | Wading River | New York | National Average |
|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 151 | 121 | 100 |
| Services | 102 | 105 | 100 |
| Groceries | 109 | 108 | 100 |
| Health | 251 | 143 | 100 |
| Housing | 113 | 112 | 100 |
| Transportation | 111 | 114 | 100 |
| Utilities | 110 | 111 | 100 |
Source: Cost of living index, normalized to US average = 100
Wading River, NY Weather
The average high in Wading River is 61.9° and the average low is 44.4°.
There are 77.9 days of precipitation each year.
Expect an average of 47.3 inches of precipitation each year with 28.6 inches of snow.
| Stat | Wading River |
|---|---|
| Average Annual High | 61.9 |
| Average Annual Low | 44.4 |
| Annual Precipitation Days | 77.9 |
| Average Annual Precipitation | 47.3 |
| Average Annual Snowfall | 28.6 |
Average High
Days of Rain
Source: NOAA climate normals (30-year)
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Wading River Demographics And Statistics
Population over time in Wading River
The current population in Wading River is 8,359. The population has increased 2.5% from 2010.
| Year | Population | % Change |
|---|---|---|
| 2024 | 8,359 | -0.4% |
| 2023 | 8,393 | 3.6% |
| 2022 | 8,100 | -2.5% |
| 2021 | 8,304 | 2.0% |
| 2020 | 8,139 | 5.3% |
| 2019 | 7,733 | -3.7% |
| 2018 | 8,034 | -4.0% |
| 2017 | 8,367 | 8.1% |
| 2016 | 7,742 | -0.3% |
| 2015 | 7,762 | 0.9% |
| 2014 | 7,694 | -4.1% |
| 2013 | 8,021 | 1.6% |
| 2012 | 7,891 | -3.8% |
| 2011 | 8,202 | 0.6% |
| 2010 | 8,157 | - |
Race / Ethnicity in Wading River
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Wading River is:
80.4% White with 6,721 White residents.
3.8% African American with 320 African American residents.
0.1% American Indian with 6 American Indian residents.
1.3% Asian with 112 Asian residents.
0.0% Hawaiian with 0 Hawaiian residents.
0.0% Other with 0 Other residents.
0.7% Two Or More with 60 Two Or More residents.
13.6% Hispanic with 1,140 Hispanic residents.
| Race | Wading River | NY | USA |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 80.4% | 52.8% | 57.4% |
| African American | 3.8% | 13.4% | 11.9% |
| American Indian | 0.1% | 0.2% | 0.5% |
| Asian | 1.3% | 9.0% | 5.9% |
| Hawaiian | 0.0% | 0.0% | 0.2% |
| Other | 0.0% | 1.0% | 0.6% |
| Two Or More | 0.7% | 3.8% | 4.3% |
| Hispanic | 13.6% | 19.8% | 19.3% |
Gender in Wading River
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Wading River is 50.7% female with 4,240 female residents.
Wading River is 49.3% male with 4,119 male residents.
| Gender | Wading River | NY | USA |
|---|---|---|---|
| Female | 50.7% | 51.2% | 50.5% |
| Male | 49.3% | 48.8% | 49.5% |
Highest level of educational attainment in Wading River for adults over 25
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5.0% of adults in Wading River completed < 9th grade.
4.0% of adults in Wading River completed 9-12th grade.
23.0% of adults in Wading River completed high school / ged.
18.0% of adults in Wading River completed some college.
8.0% of adults in Wading River completed associate's degree.
19.0% of adults in Wading River completed bachelor's degree.
18.0% of adults in Wading River completed master's degree.
1.0% of adults in Wading River completed professional degree.
4.0% of adults in Wading River completed doctorate degree.
| Education | Wading River | NY | USA |
|---|---|---|---|
| < 9th Grade | 5.0% | 6.0% | 4.0% |
| 9-12th Grade | 4.0% | 6.0% | 6.0% |
| High School / GED | 23.0% | 24.0% | 26.0% |
| Some College | 18.0% | 15.0% | 19.0% |
| Associate's Degree | 8.0% | 9.0% | 9.0% |
| Bachelor's Degree | 19.0% | 22.0% | 22.0% |
| Master's Degree | 18.0% | 13.0% | 10.0% |
| Professional Degree | 1.0% | 3.0% | 2.0% |
| Doctorate Degree | 4.0% | 2.0% | 2.0% |
Household Income For Wading River, New York
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1.9% of households in Wading River earn Less than $10,000.
0.6% of households in Wading River earn $10,000 to $14,999.
0.0% of households in Wading River earn $15,000 to $24,999.
14.4% of households in Wading River earn $25,000 to $34,999.
5.6% of households in Wading River earn $35,000 to $49,999.
6.3% of households in Wading River earn $50,000 to $74,999.
4.5% of households in Wading River earn $75,000 to $99,999.
24.3% of households in Wading River earn $100,000 to $149,999.
14.5% of households in Wading River earn $150,000 to $199,999.
27.8% of households in Wading River earn $200,000 or more.
| Income | Wading River | NY | USA |
|---|---|---|---|
| Less than $10,000 | 1.9% | 5.8% | 5.0% |
| $10,000 to $14,999 | 0.6% | 3.9% | 3.4% |
| $15,000 to $24,999 | 0.0% | 6.3% | 6.3% |
| $25,000 to $34,999 | 14.4% | 6.2% | 6.6% |
| $35,000 to $49,999 | 5.6% | 8.9% | 10.1% |
| $50,000 to $74,999 | 6.3% | 13.6% | 15.5% |
| $75,000 to $99,999 | 4.5% | 11.4% | 12.6% |
| $100,000 to $149,999 | 24.3% | 16.7% | 17.5% |
| $150,000 to $199,999 | 14.5% | 10.1% | 9.6% |
| $200,000 or more | 27.8% | 17.1% | 13.4% |
Source: U.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates (2024)
