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Wheatley Heights, New York, in Suffolk county, is 6 miles W of Brentwood, New York (center to center) and 32 miles E of New York, New York. The town benefits from easy access to the nearby cities and towns with which it shares the Nassau - Suffolk metropolitan area. Wheatley Heights contains a population of approximately 5,013.
In Wheatley Heights, about 52% of adults are married. Wheatley Heights has a large-family feeling.
Approximately 60% of Wheatley Heights is non-white. The town offers a wonderful balance of many varieties of people.
In 2000, Wheatley Heights had a median family income of $79,745.
Wheatley Heights has, of course, a mix of various types of housing. Recently 85% of the livable housing units were owner-occupied. Homes in the town are newer than those found in most places. Taxes on residences are higher here than most places in New York, which may reflect a commitment to education in the town.
In Wheatley Heights, 82% of commuters drive to work. In the town, not everyone drives everywhere. The public transportation system may meet your needs.
Comparing Wheatley Heights to similar size places nationwide (Peers) and to other places in New York (State):
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