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Wading River, NY


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Wading River, New York

Wading River, New York, in Suffolk county, is 21 miles SE of Milford, Connecticut (center to center) and 61 miles E of New York, New York. The town is located in the Nassau - Suffolk metropolitan area. Wading River has a population of 6,668.

The People and Families of Wading River

In Wading River, about 67% of adults are married. Lots of Wading River people are married off.

You'll notice more men than women in the town compared to most places.

Wealth and Education

In 2000, Wading River had a median family income of $73,059. Poverty is less common in Wading River than most places.

Political Inclinations

Residents of Wading River gave more campaign money ($1,000) to John Kerry than to the other people running for President in 2004. Residents gave more to the Democratic party than any of the others.

Wading River Housing

Owners occupy 90% of the housing units in Wading River. The town sports a large amount of seasonal housing, typically for vacation or part-time use. The average age of the housing in Wading River is relatively low.

Commuting

In Wading River, 93% of commuters drive to work.

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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