Wantagh, NY

Wantagh, New York

Wantagh, New York, in Nassau county, is 2 miles S of Levittown, New York (center to center) and 24 miles E of New York, New York. The town is considered part of the Nassau - Suffolk metropolitan area. Wantagh has a population of 18,971.

The People and Families of Wantagh

In Wantagh, about 66% of adults are married. Wantagh is considered a town for married couples and families. Households are larger than most, which is consistent with the family emphasis of the town. One thing visitors notice about Wantagh is the large number of young children, especially babies and pre-school kids.

Wealth and Education

In 2000, Wantagh had a median family income of $91,019. Wantagh is regarded in the state as a town where many of the people are well-off. The town has a large middle class. Wantagh finds a smaller share of its people living in poverty than most places in the state. To its credit, the people in the town value education and a large proportion are college graduates.

Political Inclinations

In the 2004 election, John Kerry was the top Presidential fund-raiser in Wantagh ($20,000). Residents gave more to the Democratic party than any of the others.

Wantagh Housing

About 94% of housing units in Wantagh are owner-occupied. Much of the housing in the town has been around for years. People in Wantagh pay more in property taxes per residence than in most communities in the state.

Commuting

In Wantagh, 79% of commuters drive to work. Residents of the town, taking advantage of public transportation, try to avoid being as dependent on their cars as people in some other places.

High Points

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

Category	Trophy
Low Rate of Poverty (vs. Peers)	Top 1%
Public Transportation Use (vs. Peers)	Top 2%
People in Middle Class or Better (vs. Peers)	Top 4%
Median Family Income (vs. Peers)	Top 7%
College Educated Adults (vs. Peers)	Top 17%

Comparative Profile of Wantagh, NY

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

Ratings range from (lowest) to (highest).

The People

Characteristic	Compared to Peers	Compared to State
Children Under 5 Years Old
Well-Paid Single Men
Well-Paid Single Women
Age of the Population
Male Share of the Population
Senior Citizens
Racial Diversity
Female Share of the Population

Families

Characteristic	Compared to Peers	Compared to State
Portion of People Married
Average Household Size

Wealth

Characteristic	Compared to Peers	Compared to State
People Above Poverty
People in Middle Class or Better
Median Family Income
College Educated Adults

Commute & Sprawl

Characteristic	Compared to Peers	Compared to State
Public Transportation Use
Working at Home
Walking and Biking to Work
Short Commute Times

Housing

Characteristic	Compared to Peers	Compared to State
Seasonal and Vacation Housing
Housing Recently Built
Affordability of Rents
Studio & One-Bedroom Rentals
People Living Alone
Affordability of Property Taxes

Wantagh Almanac

Wantagh Climate

Nearest Weather Stations

• Temp ranges are avg daily min and max for the month
• Precipitation is rainfall (and rainfall equiv of snowfall)

Wantagh Public Libraries

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Wantagh Population (2000)

(From 2000 Census, as reported by individuals)

Political Contributions (2004)

Money donated by Wantagh residents to parties and candidates for the 2004 elections.

by Political Party

by Presidential Candidate

Neighborhood and Nearby Area Names

According to the US Postal Service, Wantagh, its neighborhoods, and/or surrounding areas are also referred to as:

Note that not all alternate names are acceptable for use in US Post Office addresses.

Nearby Cities and Towns

Wantagh High Schools (2004)

WANTAGH SHS
3297 BELTAGH AVE
516-679-6401
Serves 968 students.

Wantagh Colleges

(List of All New York Colleges)

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