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Wading River, New York

Introduction to Wading River, New York

Wading River, New York is 21 miles SE of Milford, Connecticut and 61 miles E of Milford, Connecticut. The town has a population of 6,668.

Wading River History

Wading River is located in Suffolk County, on the northern shore of the Long Island. The first European settlement in the area occurred in 1671. The area had a good supply of drinking water and rich fertile soil good for yielding various crops. Wading River’s population increased dramatically after 1947, as ex-servicemen returning from World War II began building their homes in the town.

Wading River and nearby Attractions

  • Barnum Museum
  • Fire Island National Seashore
  • Atlantis Marine World Aquarium
  • Beardsley Zoological Gardens
  • Captain's Cove Seaport

Things To Do In Wading River

Nearby museums include the Barnum Museum, the Housatonic Museum of Art and the Long Island Museum. Local parks include Heckscher State Park, Fire Island National Seashore and John A. Minetto State Park. The Heckscher State Park offers camping, fishing, hiking and biking opportunities. The Beardsley Zoological Gardens is also accessible from Wading River.

Wading River Transportation

Air transportation is available from John F. Kennedy International Airport.

Wading River Higher Education

Nearby colleges and universities include Suffolk County Community College, Saint Josephs College, the University of New Haven and Dowling College.

High Points

Wading River strengths, compared to Peers (similar size places nationally) or State (other places in New York):

CategoryTrophy
Low Rate of Poverty
(vs. Peers)
Top 12%Wading River Low Rate of Poverty
Median Family Income
(vs. Peers)
Top 16%Wading River Median Family Income

Comparative Profile of Wading River, NY

Comparing Wading River to similar size places nationwide (Peers) and to other places in New York (State):

Ratings range from 1 (lowest) to 10 (highest).


The People

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Male Share of the Population99
Well-Paid Single Men87
Well-Paid Single Women86
Age of the Population75
Children Under 5 Years Old67
Racial Diversity56
Senior Citizens32
Female Share of the Population22

Families

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Portion of People Married109
Average Household Size88

Wealth

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
People Above Poverty99
Median Family Income98
People in Middle Class or Better87
College Educated Adults87

Commute & Sprawl

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Working at Home87
Public Transportation Use75
Walking and Biking to Work24
Short Commute Times23

Housing

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Seasonal and Vacation Housing1010
Housing Recently Built710
People Living Alone23
Affordability of Property Taxes13
Affordability of Rents12
Studio & One-Bedroom Rentals11

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