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.

Telecommuters are a relatively large percentage of the workforce: 13.01% of people work from home. While this number may seem small overall, as a fraction of the total workforce it is high relative to the nation. 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. Quite often, nautical areas such as these attract visitors and locals who come to enjoy the scenery and various waterfront activities.

In Wantagh, however, the average commute to work is quite long. On average, people spend 32.65 minutes each day getting to work, which is significantly higher than the national average. One bright side is that local public transit is widely used, so it may be an option to avoid the headache of driving in the heavy traffic by leaving the car at home and taking transit.

In Wantagh, a lot of people use the train to get to work every day though Wantagh is a relatively small town. Those that ride the train are primarily traveling out of town to good jobs in other cities.

If knowledge is power, Wantagh is a pretty powerful place. 52.28% of the adults in Wantagh have earned a 4-year college degree, masters degree, MD, law degree, or even PhD. Compare that to the national average of 21.84% for all cities and towns.

The per capita income in Wantagh in 2022 was $63,636, which is wealthy relative to New York and the nation. This equates to an annual income of $254,544 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 Greek.

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