Median Age
43 Years
Largest Age Group
55-64 Years
Approximately 15% of Residents
Under 20
24%
Over 65
20%
Wantagh
Wantagh, NY Area Guide
Avg Rent
$1,412
Population
18,297
Renter Mix
7% Rent
A coastal oasis across the way from Jones Beach
Public Transit
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Coastal
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Family-Friendly
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Great Schools
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Known as “The Gateway to Jones Beach,” the city of Wantagh sits along Merrimack Bay in Long Island across the way from Jones Beach State Park. Six miles of oceanfront beach and community spaces is just minutes from Wantagh residents along Wantagh State Parkway. Locals enjoy proximity to major roadways and the Wantagh train station for easy commutes to and from town. Commuters appreciate Wantagh’s top-notch location, just 20 miles from Queens, 30 miles from Brooklyn, 40 miles from Manhattan, and 20 miles from John F. Kennedy International Airport.
Neighborhoods in Wantagh boast walkable sidewalks, a family-friendly atmosphere, welcoming neighbors, and spacious homes and apartments for rent. Wantagh is home to Twin Lakes Preserve, Cedar Creek Park, and Wantagh Park, a sprawling green space with athletic fields, playgrounds, an outdoor pool, a fishing pier, and waterfront views of Flat Creek and Great South Bay.
Demographics
Median Household Income
$165,783
Average: $179,498
Education
7,119
Residents Have a Degree
Job Market
9,470
Workers Employed
Age Distribution
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Housing Distribution
Wantagh has more homeowners than renters.
Renters
7%
Non-Renters
93%
Education Distribution
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Bachelor's or Higher
36%
Other Education
64%
Rent Trends
As of May 2026, the average apartment rent in Wantagh, NY is $1,412 for one bedroom, and $2,574 for two bedrooms. Apartment rent in Wantagh has increased by 0.7% in the past year.
Property Type
Average Rent
Average Sq Ft
Apartment
$1,412/month
0 Sq Ft
Getting Around
Explore how walkable, bikeable, drivable, and transit-friendly Wantagh, NY is for everyday living.
Fairly Walkable
Walkability
50
/ 100
Some Public Transit
Transit
40
/ 100
Moderately Drivable
Drivability
70
/ 100
Fairly Bikeable
Bikeability
50
/ 100
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Schools
Public
Grades PK-5
321 Students
Public
Grades PK-5
672 Students
Public
Grades PK-5
388 Students
Public
Grades K-5
312 Students
Public
Grades 6-8
647 Students
Public
Grades 9-12
826 Students
School data provided by
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Points of Interest
Shopping Centers
Parks and Recreation
- Tackapausha Museum & Preserve
- Jones Beach State Park
- Theodore Roosevelt Nature Center
- Hofstra University Arboretum
- Bethpage State Park
Airports
- John F Kennedy International
- LaGuardia
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Methodology
† Our analysis of utilities, groceries, transportation, healthcare, home prices, and other goods and services is sourced from the Cost of Living Index, a respected benchmark published by the Council for Community and Economic Research (C2ER) that provides a thorough overview of living expenses across different regions.
Rent data is provided by CoStar Group’s Market Trend reports. As the industry leader in commercial real estate information, analytics, and news, CoStar conducts extensive research to produce and maintain a comprehensive database of commercial real estate information. We combine this data with public record to provide the most up-to-date rental information available.
Consumer goods, services, and home prices are sourced from the Cost of Living Index published by the Council for Community and Economic Research (C2ER). The data on this page is updated quarterly. It was last published in February 2026.
Demographic information comes from Neustar and combines detailed address data with U.S. Census and American Community Survey statistics to produce reliable local estimates.