Wantagh is a medium-sized coastal town (i.e. on the ocean, a bay, or inlet) located in the state of New York. With a population of 18,613 people and five associated neighborhoods, Wantagh is the 99th largest community in New York.

Wantagh home prices are not only among the most expensive in New York, but Wantagh real estate also consistently ranks among the most expensive in America.

A relatively large number of people in Wantagh telecommute to their jobs. Overall, about 15.58% of the workforce works from home. While this may seem like a small number, as a fraction of the total workforce it ranks among the highest in the country. These workers are often telecommuters who work in knowledge-based, white-collar professions. For example, Silicon Valley has large numbers of people who telecommute. Other at-home workers may be self-employed people who operate small businesses out of their homes.

Wantagh is a good choice for families with children because of several factors. Many other families with children live here, making it a place where both parents and children are more likely to develop social ties with other families. The town’s good public school district and large population of college-educated adults provide an environment conducive to academic success. Many people own their own single-family homes, providing areas for children to play and stability in the community. Finally, Wantagh’s overall crime rate is lower than average for the country.

Wantagh is also nautical, which means that parts of it are somewhat historic and touch the ocean or tidal bodies of water, such as inlets and bays. Such areas are often places that visitors and locals go for waterfront activities or taking in the scenery.

One downside of living in Wantagh, however, is that residents on average have to contend with a long commute, spending on average 32.46 minutes every day commuting to work. However, local public transit is widely used. For those who would prefer to avoid driving entirely and leave their car at home, it may be an option to use the transit instead.

Even though Wantagh is a smaller town, it has many people who hop on public transportation – mostly the train for their daily commute to work. Typically, these people are commuting to good jobs in the surrounding cities.

Do you have a 4-year college degree or graduate degree? If so, you may feel right at home in Wantagh. 52.11% of adults here have a 4-year degree or graduate degree, whereas the national average for all cities and towns is just 21.84%.

The per capita income in Wantagh in 2022 was $62,924, which is wealthy relative to New York and the nation. This equates to an annual income of $251,696 for a family of four.

Wantagh is a somewhat ethnically-diverse town. The people who call Wantagh home describe themselves as belonging to a variety of racial and ethnic groups. The greatest number of Wantagh residents report their race to be White, followed by Asian. Important ancestries of people in Wantagh include Italian, Irish, German, English, and Polish.

The most common language spoken in Wantagh is English. Other important languages spoken here include Spanish and Italian.