The Town FilesNorth Wantagh, New York
Community in Nassau County · population 11,931 (2020 Census)
- Median home
- $624,400
- Household income
- $156,738
- Jan low / Jul high
- 28° / 85°
- Snow a year
- 19 in
- Tornadoes ≤10 mi since 1950
- 9
- Median age
- 43.8
North Wantagh is a community of 11,931 people in Nassau County, New York. The median home is worth $624,400, above the typical New York town ($217,700). It ranks better for families than 97% of New York towns, better for first-time buyers than 94% of New York towns, more of a college town than 90% of New York towns.
How North Wantagh ranks
Percentile among New York towns with at least 500 people on The Town Files lifestyle rankings. 50 is typical for the state; 90 means better than 90% of New York towns.
Homes and cost of living
The median home in North Wantagh is worth $624,400, above the typical New York town ($217,700). Homes cost about 4.0 times the median household income of $156,738, which is more affordable than 25% of New York towns. Median rent is $1,375 a month. 94.9% of households own their home.
| Housing | North Wantagh | Typical New York town |
|---|---|---|
| Median home value | $624,400 | $217,700 |
| Median rent | $1,375 | $1,080 |
| Median household income | $156,738 | $80,740 |
| Home value ÷ income | 4.0× | 2.8× |
| Homeownership | 94.9% | 79.5% |
| Median year built | 1956 | 1965 |
| Seasonal / vacation homes | 0.2% | — |
Who lives in North Wantagh
| People | North Wantagh | Typical New York town |
|---|---|---|
| Median age | 43.8 | 43.5 |
| Age 65 and over | 21.3% | 20.4% |
| Under 18 | 22.2% | — |
| Bachelor's degree or higher | 49.0% | 30.4% |
| Below the poverty line | 3.2% | 9.3% |
| Veterans | 3.8% | — |
| Born outside the U.S. | 7.9% | — |
| Work from home | 6.3% | 11.1% |
| Average commute | 36.1 min | 26.0 min |
| Homes with broadband | 97.4% | 91.1% |
Weather in North Wantagh
July highs average 85.1°F and January lows 27.5°F. About 42.8 inches of rain and melted snow fall a year, with 18.5 inches of snow (typical New York town: 62.9 in). Expect about 9 days a year at 90°F or hotter and 77 nights at or below freezing.
Tornadoes, storms and disasters
9 tornadoes have passed within 10 miles of North Wantagh since 1950, compared with 5 for the typical New York town. 3 rated (E)F2 or stronger. The strongest, an F2, struck on September 7, 1998 about 9.1 miles from the town center. The most recent was on November 13, 2021.
Hail of 1 inch or larger has been reported within 10 miles 29 times; the largest was 3.00 inches on August 1, 2011.
Severe weather in Nassau County since 1996
Nassau County has been included in 31 federal disaster or emergency declarations since 1953, most often for fire, flood, other.
| Declared | Incident | Declaration |
|---|---|---|
| January 30, 2024 | Flood | DR-4755: Severe Storm And Flooding |
| September 5, 2021 | Hurricane | DR-4615: Remnants Of Hurricane Ida |
| September 2, 2021 | Hurricane | EM-3572: Remnants Of Hurricane Ida |
| August 22, 2021 | Hurricane | EM-3565: Hurricane Henri |
| October 2, 2020 | Hurricane | DR-4567: Tropical Storm Isaias |
Jobs and pay in Nassau County
Nassau County had 631,563 jobs in 2024, paying an average of $77,454 a year. Unemployment was 3.1% in 2023; in North Wantagh itself the ACS puts it at 2.6%.
Towns near North Wantagh
- North Bellmore, NY1.2 mi · 20,583 people · home $659,200
- Wantagh, NY1.8 mi · 18,613 people · home $706,600
- Levittown, NY2.1 mi · 51,758 people · home $590,500
- Seaford, NY2.3 mi · 15,251 people · home $658,300
- North Merrick, NY2.3 mi · 12,238 people · home $675,800
- Bellmore, NY2.4 mi · 16,297 people · home $681,800
- North Massapequa, NY2.6 mi · 17,829 people · home $634,900
- East Meadow, NY2.9 mi · 37,796 people · home $631,800
North Wantagh questions
Is North Wantagh, New York a good place to retire?
On The Town Files lifestyle rankings, North Wantagh scores better for retirees than 24% of New York towns and quieter than 13%. 21.3% of residents are 65 or older (median age 43.8).
How much does a house cost in North Wantagh?
The median owner-occupied home in North Wantagh is valued at $624,400 (Census ACS 2020–2024), against a median household income of $156,738, so homes cost about 4.0 times income. Median rent is $1,375 a month.
What is the weather like in North Wantagh?
July highs average 85.1°F and January lows 27.5°F (NOAA 1991–2020 normals). It gets about 42.8 inches of precipitation a year and 18.5 inches of snow.
Does North Wantagh get tornadoes?
9 tornadoes have passed within 10 miles of North Wantagh since 1950 (NOAA Storm Events); the strongest was a F2 on September 7, 1998. The typical New York town has had 5.
- U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-year estimates (2020–2024)
- U.S. Census Bureau, 2020 Census and 2025 Gazetteer (2020 / 2025)
- NOAA NCEI U.S. Climate Normals (1991–2020)
- NOAA NCEI Storm Events Database (1950–2026)
- FEMA OpenFEMA Disaster Declarations (this product uses the FEMA OpenFEMA API but is not endorsed by FEMA) (1953–2026)
- NCES Common Core of Data (2023–24)
- BLS Quarterly Census of Employment and Wages; USDA ERS county unemployment (BLS LAUS) (2000–2024)
- The Town Files lifestyle rankings, built from federal demographic, school, crime and housing data (2025)