Livability Score

83
/100
i The AreaVibes Livability Score evaluates 9 different categories and creates an overall score out of 100. The higher the score, the better the area.

amenities B-

There are some amenities close to this location.
Coffee (1) C-
The Cup
Coffee Shop
Dunkin' Donuts
Coffee Shop
Soul Brew
Coffee Shop
Mediterranean Diner
Coffee Shop
Bubble Hut
Coffee Shop
International Delight
Coffee Shop
Morning Rose
Coffee Shop
Lee's Szechuan Kitchen
Coffee Shop
Starbucks
Coffee Shop
Starbucks
Coffee Shop
Unknown Name
Coffee Shop
Starbucks
Coffee Shop
Unknown Name
Coffee Shop
Coffee To Go
Coffee Shop
Entertainment (4) C-
Mulcahy's Pub and Concert Hall
Theatre Arts
Unknown Name
Museum
Wantagh Museum
Museum
Bellmore Movies
Cinema
Bellmore Playhouse
Cinema
Seaford Historical Society
Museum
Seaford Cinemas
Cinema
Tackapausha Museum
Museum
Tackapausha Museum Library
Museum
Unknown Name
Museum
Wantagh Lanes
Bowling Alley
Unknown Name
Theatre Arts
Merrick Cinemas
Cinema
Food and Drink (5) D-
Carvel
Sweets
Dunkin'
Fast Food
Curry House
Bar
McDonald's
Fast Food
Dunkin' Donuts
Fast Food
Arby's
Fast Food
All Island Beverage
Alcohol
Unknown Name
Alcohol
Bedford New York
Alcohol
The Third Rail
Bar
Wendy's
Fast Food
Taco Bell
Fast Food
Burger King
Fast Food
Seaford Beverage
Alcohol
Wendy's
Fast Food
KFC
Fast Food
Taco Joe's
Fast Food
Marshal's
Sweets
All American
Fast Food
Dunkin' Donuts
Fast Food
Dunkin'
Fast Food
Bagelman Delicatessian
Deli
Dunkin' Donuts
Fast Food
Carvel
Sweets
McDonald's
Fast Food
Fitness (1) F
1 To 1 Personal Training
Gym
Crossfit Invasion
Gym
Crunch Fitness
Gym
Unknown Name
Gym
The Little Gym of Merrick
Gym
Merrick Hot Yoga
Gym
Emerge Yoga & Wellness
Gym
Athletic Facility and Community Center
Community Centre
Groceries (1) F
King Kullen
Grocery Store
King Kullen
Grocery Store
Uncle Giuseppe's
Grocery Store
Stop & Shop
Grocery Store
Stop & Shop
Grocery Store
Stop-n-Shop
Grocery Store
IGA
Grocery Store
King Kullen
Grocery Store
Gala Foods
Grocery Store
Parks (24) A+
Triangle Park
Park
Mill Pond County Park
Park
Cedar Creek Park
Park
Cedar Creek County Park
Park
Twin Lakes Preserve
Park
Twin Lakes Preserve
Park
Unknown Name
Playground
Unknown Name
Playground
Unknown Name
Playground
Unknown Name
Playground
Unknown Name
Playground
Wantagh Railway Station Museum
Park
Unknown Name
Playground
Unknown Name
Playground
Unknown Name
Playground
Unknown Name
Playground
Unknown Name
Playground
Unknown Name
Playground
Unknown Name
Playground
Unknown Name
Playground
Estella Park
Park
Unknown Name
Playground
Cedar Creek Park
Park
Unknown Name
Playground
Aron Drive Park
Park
Shops (4) C+
RJC Interior Remodeling
Interior Decoration
Brands
Bicycle
7-Eleven
Convenience Store
7-Eleven
Convenience Store
iProdigy
Electronics
7-Eleven
Convenience Store
Jacob's
Hairdresser
Eureka Nail
Beauty
Pretty Hair
Hairdresser
Clothesline
Clothing
Yoya Nail & Spa
Beauty
Unknown Name
Florist
Gennaro Jewelers
Fashion
Dear Little Dollies
Toys
Unknown Name
Pets
Unknown Name
Optician
7-Eleven
Convenience Store
PC Richards & Sons
Electronics
7-Eleven
Convenience Store
7-Eleven
Convenience Store
Unknown Name
Bicycle
iFixScreens Merrick
Electronics
DynaSpy, Inc.
Home Improvement
Verizon
Electronics
Unknown Name
Beauty
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commute A+

Of all people who commute, 15.6% take public transportation in Wantagh.
Public Transit Stops (10)
Stops & Stations A+
Merrick Road & Willow Street
Bus Stop
Merrick Road & Woodland Avenue
Bus Stop
Merrick Road & Pine Street
Bus Stop
Wantagh
Transit Station
Merrick Road & Riverside Drive
Bus Stop
Merrick Road & Willoughby Avenue
Bus Stop
Merrick Road & Willoughby Avenue
Bus Stop
Merrick Road & Bellmore Avenue
Bus Stop
Merrick Road & Seaford Avenue
Bus Stop
Merrick Road & Neptune Avenue
Bus Stop
Bellmore
Transit Station
Merrick Road & Centre Avenue
Bus Stop
Merrick Road & Seamans Neck Road
Bus Stop
Merrick Road & Mattituck Avenue
Bus Stop
Merrick Road & Park Place
Bus Stop
Merrick Road & Jackson Avenue
Bus Stop
Merrick Road & Jackson Avenue
Bus Stop
Merrick Road & Washington Avenue
Bus Stop
Seaford
Transit Station
Merrick Road & Washington Avenue
Bus Stop
Merrick Road & Townsend Road
Bus Stop
Washington Avenue & Brooklyn Avenue
Bus Stop
Merrick Road & Forest Avenue
Bus Stop
Merrick Road & Henry Street
Bus Stop
Merrick Road & Forest Avenue
Bus Stop
Workers Taking Public Transit
15.6% A-
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cost of living F

The cost of living in Wantagh is 160/100 - which is 37% higher than New York.
Cost of Living
Goods & Services, Housing, etc. F
Tax Rates
Income & Sales Tax F
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crime A

Wantagh crime rates are 974 per 100k, which is 55% lower than New York
Property Crime
780 crimes per 100k A+
Violent Crime
194 crimes per 100k A-
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employment A+

The median income in Wantagh is $154,493 - which is 154% higher than New York.
Med. Household Income
$154,493 A+
Unemployment Rate
2.5% A
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health B+

There are some hospitals, police and fire stations.
Health & Safety (2)
Dentist, Doctor, Hospital, etc. A+
Unknown Name
Dentist
Wantagh Fire Department Station 1
Fire Station
South Nassau Primary Medical Care
Clinic
Bellmore Veterinary Hospital
Clinic
Bellmore Engine Company Number 2
Fire Station
Howard Weinstein
Dentist
Advance Hook, Ladder And Engine Company Number 1
Fire Station
Unknown Name
Clinic
Seaford Fire Department
Fire Station
West End Engine Company Number 3
Fire Station
Smithville South Hook, Ladder And Engine Company Number 1
Fire Station
Zwanger Pesiri Radiology
Clinic
Massapequa Fire Dept
Fire Station
Walgreens
Pharmacy
CityMD
Clinic
CityMD
Clinic
NCPD Highway Patrol
Police
Empire Hose Company Number 3
Fire Station
Unknown Name
Fire Station
Unknown Name
Nursing Home
Dr. Neil Dash
Doctor
Zwanger-Pesiri Radiology
Clinic
Hook And Ladder Company Number 1
Fire Station
Unknown Name
Doctor
North Merrick Fire Department Hook And Ladder Company Number 1
Fire Station
Air Quality
Median Air Quality F
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housing A+

Wantagh home prices are $535,700 - which is 87% higher than New York
Home Price
$535,700 A+
Home Appreciation Rate
12% A-
Home Affordability
3.5x (home price to income ratio) B-
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schools A+

The Wantagh graduation rate is 96% - which is 17% higher than New York
School Test Scores
75% B+
High School Grad. Rates
96% A+
Elementary Schools (6) C-
Maplewood School
Winthrop Avenue School
Wantagh School
St Elizabeth Ann Seton Regional School Pk-8
Seaford Harbor School
Mandalay School
Forest Lake School
Martin Avenue Elementary School
Reinhard Early Childhood Center
Wantagh Middle School
Shore Road School
Seaford Middle School
Seaford Manor School
Saw Mill Road School
Newbridge Road School
Fairfield Elementary School
Park Avenue School
Chatterton School
Maria Regina Elementary School
Grace Christian Academy
Lee Road School
Norman J Levy Lakeside School
South Shore Country Day School
Jonas E Salk Middle School
Charles E Schwarting School
High Schools (1) F
John F Kennedy High School
Wantagh Senior High School
Seaford Senior High School
Wellington C Mepham High School
Grace Christian Academy
Gen Douglas Macarthur Senior High School
Mhs Ames Campus
Sanford H Calhoun High School
Plainedge Senior High School
Massapequa High School
Island Trees High School
Roosevelt High School
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ratings A+

Wantagh has an overall rating of 84% from 5 reviews.
User Reviews (1)
From AreaVibes A+
User Surveys (4)
From AreaVibes B-
See more Wantagh user rating data
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Wantagh and its Beaches 4.5 rating By Anonymous ( May 10, 2018) Wantagh is often called the bridge to Jones Beach and this is one of the major benefits of living here. Simply take a ten minute drive down Wantagh parkway and you are at Jones Beach, one of the premier beaches. This is one of the many benefits of living in the town.

In addition ...Read More , much of Wantagh is right on the ocean, with Canals in your backyard providing access to the ocean. In addition there are great parks in the town beginning with Cedar Creek town and Wantagh park, which has a great pool for families and children.

While there are some restaurants in the town, the nightlife and restaurants aren't why you live in the town. However, Mulcahey's has some great bands playing in the bar and a wide variety of beers and drinks to enjoy. You can take a quick train into Manhattan and most people will commute into the city to work.

Still, Wantagh is a great town to live and work in and has a full host of amenities. Read Less
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      B- Amenities

      Are there many local amenities in Wantagh? Yes, there are some amenities close to this location.

      Parks

      Triangle Park
      Mill Pond County Park
      Cedar Creek Park
      Cedar Creek County Park
      Twin Lakes Preserve
      Twin Lakes Preserve
      Unknown Name
      Unknown Name

      Entertainment

      Mulcahy's Pub and Concert Hall
      Unknown Name
      Wantagh Museum
      Bellmore Movies
      Bellmore Playhouse
      Seaford Historical Society
      Seaford Cinemas
      Tackapausha Museum

      Food & Drink

      Carvel
      Dunkin'
      Curry House
      McDonald's
      Dunkin' Donuts
      Arby's
      All Island Beverage
      Unknown Name

      A+ Commute

      Is public transit available in Wantagh? Of all people who commute, 15.6% take public transportation in Wantagh.
      Drive to Work
      74%

      2% lower than the US average

      Take Public Transit
      16%

      10% higher than the US average

      Walk to Work
      1%

      2% lower than the US average

      F Cost of Living

      What is the cost of living in Wantagh? The cost of living in Wantagh is 160/100 - which is 37% higher than New York.
      Wantagh
      160

      60% more expensive than average

      New York
      117

      17% more expensive than average

      United States
      100

      National cost of living index

      A Crime

      What is the crime rate in Wantagh? Wantagh crime rates are 974, which are 55% lower than New York
      Total Crime
      974 per 100k people

      58% lower than the US average

      Chance of being a victim
      1 in 103

      58% lower than the US average

      Year-over-year crime
      21%

      Year over year crime is up

      A+ Employment

      What is the median income in Wantagh? The median income in Wantagh is $154,493 which is 154% higher than New York.
      Median household income
      $154,493179% higher than the US average
      Income per capita
      $56,12788% higher than the US average
      Unemployment rate
      2%

      47% lower than the US average

      C Health & Safety

      Is Wantagh a healthy and safe place to live? Yes, there are some hospitals, police and fire stations.

      Hospitals

      Pharmacies

      Doctors

      A+ Housing

      What are Wantagh home prices? Wantagh home prices are $535,700 - which is 87% higher than New York
      Median home value
      $535,700190% higher than the US average
      Median rent price
      $1,67977% higher than the US average
      Home Ownership
      95%

      49% higher than the US average

      A+ Schools

      Does Wantagh have good schools? The Wantagh graduation rate is 96% - which is 17% higher than New York
      High school grad. rates
      96%

      15% higher than the US average

      School test scores
      75%

      56% higher than the US average

      Student teacher ratio
      0:1

      100% lower than the US average

      A+ User Ratings

      Is Wantagh a good place to live? Wantagh has an overall rating of 84% from 5 reviews.
      Overall user rating
      84%

      5 total ratings

      User reviews rating
      90%

      1 total reviews

      User surveys rating
      69%

      4 total surveys

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