Wantagh SnackAbility
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Cost of living in Wantagh summary. We use data on the cost of living to determine how expensive it is to live in Wantagh. Real estate prices drive most of the variance in cost of living around New York. Key points include:
The cost of living in Wantagh is 152 with 100 being average.
The cost of living in Wantagh is 1.5x higher than the national average.
The median home value in Wantagh is $800,042.
The median income in Wantagh is $179,362.
Wantagh's Overall Cost Of Living
Higher Than The National Average
Cost Of Living In Wantagh Comparison Table
| Living Expense | Wantagh | New York | National Average |
|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 152 | 121 | 100 |
| Services | 107 | 105 | 100 |
| Groceries | 110 | 108 | 100 |
| Health | 256 | 143 | 100 |
| Housing | 108 | 112 | 100 |
| Transportation | 115 | 114 | 100 |
| Utilities | 108 | 111 | 100 |
Source: Cost of living index, normalized to US average = 100
Wantagh, NY Weather
The average high in Wantagh is 61.8° and the average low is 45.3°.
There are 75.9 days of precipitation each year.
Expect an average of 47.6 inches of precipitation each year with 22.7 inches of snow.
| Stat | Wantagh |
|---|---|
| Average Annual High | 61.8 |
| Average Annual Low | 45.3 |
| Annual Precipitation Days | 75.9 |
| Average Annual Precipitation | 47.6 |
| Average Annual Snowfall | 22.7 |
Average High
Days of Rain
Source: NOAA climate normals (30-year)
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Wantagh Demographics And Statistics
Population over time in Wantagh
The current population in Wantagh is 18,365. The population has increased 2.1% from 2010.
| Year | Population | % Change |
|---|---|---|
| 2024 | 18,365 | 2.2% |
| 2023 | 17,964 | -0.2% |
| 2022 | 17,995 | -1.8% |
| 2021 | 18,331 | 4.5% |
| 2020 | 17,548 | -2.0% |
| 2019 | 17,915 | -0.9% |
| 2018 | 18,078 | -2.4% |
| 2017 | 18,525 | 0.2% |
| 2016 | 18,490 | -2.4% |
| 2015 | 18,939 | -0.7% |
| 2014 | 19,074 | 2.3% |
| 2013 | 18,652 | 1.8% |
| 2012 | 18,316 | -1.7% |
| 2011 | 18,633 | 3.6% |
| 2010 | 17,981 | - |
Race / Ethnicity in Wantagh
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Wantagh is:
83.4% White with 15,323 White residents.
0.6% African American with 103 African American residents.
0.2% American Indian with 29 American Indian residents.
3.8% Asian with 707 Asian residents.
0.0% Hawaiian with 0 Hawaiian residents.
0.4% Other with 72 Other residents.
2.1% Two Or More with 384 Two Or More residents.
9.5% Hispanic with 1,747 Hispanic residents.
| Race | Wantagh | NY | USA |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 83.4% | 52.8% | 57.4% |
| African American | 0.6% | 13.4% | 11.9% |
| American Indian | 0.2% | 0.2% | 0.5% |
| Asian | 3.8% | 9.0% | 5.9% |
| Hawaiian | 0.0% | 0.0% | 0.2% |
| Other | 0.4% | 1.0% | 0.6% |
| Two Or More | 2.1% | 3.8% | 4.3% |
| Hispanic | 9.5% | 19.8% | 19.3% |
Gender in Wantagh
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Wantagh is 48.1% female with 8,830 female residents.
Wantagh is 51.9% male with 9,534 male residents.
| Gender | Wantagh | NY | USA |
|---|---|---|---|
| Female | 48.1% | 51.2% | 50.5% |
| Male | 51.9% | 48.8% | 49.5% |
Highest level of educational attainment in Wantagh for adults over 25
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3.0% of adults in Wantagh completed < 9th grade.
1.0% of adults in Wantagh completed 9-12th grade.
21.0% of adults in Wantagh completed high school / ged.
13.0% of adults in Wantagh completed some college.
8.0% of adults in Wantagh completed associate's degree.
29.0% of adults in Wantagh completed bachelor's degree.
20.0% of adults in Wantagh completed master's degree.
4.0% of adults in Wantagh completed professional degree.
1.0% of adults in Wantagh completed doctorate degree.
| Education | Wantagh | NY | USA |
|---|---|---|---|
| < 9th Grade | 3.0% | 6.0% | 4.0% |
| 9-12th Grade | 1.0% | 6.0% | 6.0% |
| High School / GED | 21.0% | 24.0% | 26.0% |
| Some College | 13.0% | 15.0% | 19.0% |
| Associate's Degree | 8.0% | 9.0% | 9.0% |
| Bachelor's Degree | 29.0% | 22.0% | 22.0% |
| Master's Degree | 20.0% | 13.0% | 10.0% |
| Professional Degree | 4.0% | 3.0% | 2.0% |
| Doctorate Degree | 1.0% | 2.0% | 2.0% |
Household Income For Wantagh, New York
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1.6% of households in Wantagh earn Less than $10,000.
0.5% of households in Wantagh earn $10,000 to $14,999.
2.8% of households in Wantagh earn $15,000 to $24,999.
1.9% of households in Wantagh earn $25,000 to $34,999.
1.5% of households in Wantagh earn $35,000 to $49,999.
6.2% of households in Wantagh earn $50,000 to $74,999.
7.7% of households in Wantagh earn $75,000 to $99,999.
20.1% of households in Wantagh earn $100,000 to $149,999.
15.5% of households in Wantagh earn $150,000 to $199,999.
42.3% of households in Wantagh earn $200,000 or more.
| Income | Wantagh | NY | USA |
|---|---|---|---|
| Less than $10,000 | 1.6% | 5.8% | 5.0% |
| $10,000 to $14,999 | 0.5% | 3.9% | 3.4% |
| $15,000 to $24,999 | 2.8% | 6.3% | 6.3% |
| $25,000 to $34,999 | 1.9% | 6.2% | 6.6% |
| $35,000 to $49,999 | 1.5% | 8.9% | 10.1% |
| $50,000 to $74,999 | 6.2% | 13.6% | 15.5% |
| $75,000 to $99,999 | 7.7% | 11.4% | 12.6% |
| $100,000 to $149,999 | 20.1% | 16.7% | 17.5% |
| $150,000 to $199,999 | 15.5% | 10.1% | 9.6% |
| $200,000 or more | 42.3% | 17.1% | 13.4% |
Source: U.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates (2024)
