Livability Score

76
/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 F

There are not many amenities close to this location.
Coffee (0) F
The Cup
Coffee Shop
Lee's Szechuan Kitchen
Coffee Shop
Morning Rose
Coffee Shop
Bubble Hut
Coffee Shop
International Delight
Coffee Shop
Soul Brew
Coffee Shop
Mediterranean Diner
Coffee Shop
Starbucks
Coffee Shop
Starbucks
Coffee Shop
Dunkin' Donuts
Coffee Shop
Starbucks
Coffee Shop
Starbucks
Coffee Shop
Starbucks
Coffee Shop
Entertainment (0) F
Wantagh Lanes
Bowling Alley
Wantagh Museum
Museum
Mulcahy's Pub and Concert Hall
Theatre Arts
Bellmore Playhouse
Cinema
Bellmore Movies
Cinema
Seaford Historical Society
Museum
AMC DINE-IN Levittown 10
Cinema
Seaford Cinemas
Cinema
Tackapausha Museum
Museum
Tackapausha Museum Library
Museum
Merrick Cinemas
Cinema
AMF East Meadow Lanes
Bowling Alley
Food and Drink (1) F
KFC
Fast Food
Wendy's
Fast Food
Dunkin' Donuts
Fast Food
McDonald's
Fast Food
Curry House
Bar
Dunkin'
Fast Food
Bedford New York
Alcohol
Arby's
Fast Food
The Third Rail
Bar
Coasters Tavern
Bar
Tipsy Barrel
Bar
Wendy's
Fast Food
Carvel
Sweets
Carvel
Sweets
Taco Bell
Fast Food
Dunkin' Donuts
Fast Food
Burger King
Fast Food
All Island Beverage
Alcohol
Miller LI Alehouse
Bar
Dunkin'
Fast Food
Seaford Beverage
Alcohol
Dairy Queen
Fast Food
Taco Joe's
Fast Food
Wendy's
Fast Food
Chipotle
Fast Food
Fitness (0) F
1 To 1 Personal Training
Gym
Crossfit Invasion
Gym
Crunch Fitness
Gym
Retro Fitness
Gym
Emerge Yoga & Wellness
Gym
Karate Academy
Gym
The Little Gym of Merrick
Gym
Merrick Hot Yoga
Gym
Rebel Thaiboxing
Gym
Athletic Facility and Community Center
Community Centre
Yoga Tai-Chi
Gym
Tae Kwon Do
Gym
Long Island BootCamp Hicksville
Gym
SPORTIME
Gym
Groceries (0) F
King Kullen
Grocery Store
Stop & Shop
Grocery Store
King Kullen
Grocery Store
Stop-n-Shop
Grocery Store
Walmart Neighborhood Market
Grocery Store
Stop & Shop
Grocery Store
ShopRite
Grocery Store
Stop & Shop
Grocery Store
Stop & Shop
Grocery Store
Uncle Giuseppe's
Grocery Store
Pecossa Bakery
Bakery
Stew Leonard's of East Meadow
Grocery Store
Best Market
Grocery Store
ShopRite
Grocery Store
IGA
Grocery Store
King Kullen
Grocery Store
King Kullen
Grocery Store
King Kullen
Grocery Store
Western Beef
Grocery Store
Parks (20) A+
Forest City Park
Park
Forest City Park
Park
Duckpond Drive Park
Park
Sand Hill Road Park
Park
Willowwood Drive Park
Park
Slate Lane Park
Park
Wantagh Railway Station Museum
Park
Michael J Rosenberg Park
Park
Twin Lane East Playground
Park
Twin Lakes Preserve
Park
Twin Lakes Preserve
Park
Thurman Munson Ball Field
Park
Benoit Park
Park
Thurman Munson Ball Field
Park
Triangle Park
Park
Center Lane Village Green
Park
MacLaren Stadium
Park
Pelini Park
Park
Gunther Field
Park
Gunther Field Park
Park
Washington Avenue Park
Park
Elm Drive Park
Park
South Village Green
Park
Mill Pond County Park
Park
Speno Memorial Park
Park
Shops (1) F
7-Eleven
Convenience Store
7-Eleven
Convenience Store
Ace Hardware
Home Improvement
Speedway
Convenience Store
DynaSpy, Inc.
Home Improvement
7-Eleven
Convenience Store
Brands
Bicycle
Yoya Nail & Spa
Beauty
Dear Little Dollies
Toys
Gennaro Jewelers
Fashion
Clothesline
Clothing
Pretty Hair
Hairdresser
Eureka Nail
Beauty
Jacob's
Hairdresser
7-Eleven
Convenience Store
7-Eleven
Convenience Store
iProdigy
Electronics
Marshalls
Department Store
RJC Interior Remodeling
Interior Decoration
PC Richards & Sons
Electronics
7-Eleven
Convenience Store
7-Eleven
Convenience Store
The Home Depot
Home Improvement
The Vitamin Shoppe
Nutrition Supplements
Old Navy
Clothing
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commute A+

Of all people who commute, 15.6% take public transportation in North Wantagh.
Public Transit Stops (11)
Stops & Stations A+
Jerusalem Avenue & Daffodil Lane
Bus Stop
Jerusalem Avenue & Daffodil Lane
Bus Stop
Jerusalem Avenue & Holiday Park Drive
Bus Stop
Jerusalem Avenue & Holiday Park Drive
Bus Stop
Jerusalem Avenue & Wantaugh Avenue
Bus Stop
Jerusalem Avenue & Wantaugh Avenue
Bus Stop
Jerusalem Avenue & Oakfield Avenue
Bus Stop
Jerusalem Avenue & Oakfield Avenue
Bus Stop
Jersusalem Avenue & Peapond Road
Bus Stop
Jersusalem Avenue & Roger Road
Bus Stop
Jerusalem Avenue & Wisteria Road
Bus Stop
Jersusalem Avenue & Harrison Street
Bus Stop
Jersusalem Avenue & Harrison Street
Bus Stop
Jerusalem Avenue & Campbell Road
Bus Stop
Jerusalem Avenue & Tusk Lane
Bus Stop
Jersusalem Avenue & George Road
Bus Stop
Jerusalem Avenue & Wantagh Oaks Gate
Bus Stop
Jerusalem Avenue & Wantagh Oaks Gate
Bus Stop
Jersusalem Avenue & Eileen Court
Bus Stop
Jersusalem Avenue & Eileen Court
Bus Stop
Jerusalem Avenue & Seamans Neck Road
Bus Stop
Jerusalem Avenue & Alken Avenue
Bus Stop
Jerusalem Avenue & Alken Avenue
Bus Stop
Jersusalem Avenue & Little Neck Avenue
Bus Stop
Jersusalem Avenue & Little Neck Avenue
Bus Stop
Workers Taking Public Transit
15.6% A-
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cost of living F

The cost of living in North Wantagh is 146/100 - which is 25% higher than New York.
Cost of Living
Goods & Services, Housing, etc. F
Tax Rates
Income & Sales Tax F
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crime B

North Wantagh crime rates are 1,376 per 100k, which is 36% lower than New York
Property Crime
1,102 crimes per 100k A-
Violent Crime
275 crimes per 100k B-
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employment A+

The median income in North Wantagh is $141,048 - which is 132% higher than New York.
Med. Household Income
$141,048 A+
Unemployment Rate
1.9% A+
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health D-

There are not many hospitals, police and fire stations,
Health & Safety (0)
Dentist, Doctor, Hospital, etc. D-
Wantagh Fire Station #2
Fire Station
NCPD Highway Patrol
Police
Smithville South Hook, Ladder And Engine Company Number 1
Fire Station
Wantagh Fire Department Station 1
Fire Station
North Bellmore Engine And Rescue Company Number 2
Fire Station
Bellmore Veterinary Hospital
Clinic
Howard Weinstein
Dentist
Advance Hook, Ladder And Engine Company Number 1
Fire Station
Levittown Fire Station #1
Fire Station
South Nassau Primary Medical Care
Clinic
CVS Pharmacy
Pharmacy
Zwnger-Persiri Radiology
Clinic
Seaford Fire Department
Fire Station
East Meadow Fire Station Number 2
Fire Station
North Merrick Fire Department Hook And Ladder Company Number 1
Fire Station
Massapequa Fire Dept
Fire Station
West End Engine Company Number 3
Fire Station
Rite Aid
Pharmacy
Bellmore Engine Company Number 2
Fire Station
Zwanger Pesiri Radiology
Clinic
Walgreens
Pharmacy
Dr. Neil Dash
Doctor
Bethpage Fire Station 5
Fire Station
CVS Pharmacy
Pharmacy
CityMD
Clinic
Air Quality
Median Air Quality F
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housing A+

North Wantagh home prices are $461,500 - which is 61% higher than New York
Home Price
$461,500 A+
Home Appreciation Rate
14% A-
Home Affordability
3.3x (home price to income ratio) B
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schools A+

The North Wantagh graduation rate is 91% - which is 11% higher than New York
School Test Scores
N/A
High School Grad. Rates
91% A-
Elementary Schools (0) B-
Wantagh Middle School
Lee Road School
Saw Mill Road School
Forest Lake School
Jonas E Salk Middle School
Gardiners Avenue School
Wantagh School
Newbridge Road School
Parkway School
South Shore Country Day School
East Broadway School
Seaford Middle School
Martin Avenue Elementary School
John G Dinkelmeyer School
Abbey Lane School
Seaford Manor School
Wisdom Lane Middle School
Maplewood School
Maria Regina Elementary School
The Hagedorn Little Village School
Park Avenue School
Winthrop Avenue School
St Elizabeth Ann Seton Regional School Pk-8
Charles E Schwarting School
Montessori Childrens School
High Schools (0) C-
Wantagh Senior High School
Gen Douglas Macarthur Senior High School
Seaford Senior High School
Wellington C Mepham High School
Plainedge Senior High School
Island Trees High School
Division Avenue Senior High School
Grace Christian Academy
Mhs Ames Campus
Sanford H Calhoun High School
John F Kennedy High School
East Meadow High School
Roosevelt High School
Uniondale High School
Kellenberg Memorial High School
Holy Trinity Diocesan High School
Massapequa High School
Farmingdale Senior High School
Community Academic Prep
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ratings B-

North Wantagh has an overall rating of 70% from 1 reviews.
User Reviews (1)
From AreaVibes B-
User Surveys (0)
From AreaVibes
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North Wantagh, NY Area Guide

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  • North Wantagh has a Livability Score of 76/100, which is considered exceptional
  • North Wantagh crime rates are 36% lower than the New York average
  • Cost of living in North Wantagh is 25% higher than the New York average
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Living in North Wantagh 3.5 rating By Anonymous ( May 16, 2018) As Long Island towns go, North Wantagh has some of the best features of any town. It is extremely convenient for beach going and is the entryway to Jones Beach, a world class beach, and also sits right by the water with many canals.

North Wantagh has some great pubs and nightl ...Read More ife including Mulcaheys, a bar that has lots of musical cover bands. North Wantagh has a wide range of restaurants including some great ones like the Cajun restaurant The Bayou. There are some great Italian eateries and pizza places including Umbertos with a great deep dish slice.

North Wantagh has some nice playgrounds and parks and has a fairly good school district as well. The town is neat and safe and has decent shopping on Hempstead Parkway, Sunrise Highway, and by the train station.

North Wantagh is also convenient for the LIRR and jobs in Manhattan, as well as for reaching the Wantagh parkway and southern state highway. Overall a great town to live in. Read Less
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      F Amenities

      Are there many local amenities in North Wantagh? Well, there are not many amenities close to this location.

      Parks

      Forest City Park
      Forest City Park
      Duckpond Drive Park
      Sand Hill Road Park
      Willowwood Drive Park
      Slate Lane Park
      Wantagh Railway Station Museum
      Michael J Rosenberg Park

      Entertainment

      Wantagh Lanes
      Wantagh Museum
      Mulcahy's Pub and Concert Hall
      Bellmore Playhouse
      Bellmore Movies
      Seaford Historical Society
      AMC DINE-IN Levittown 10
      Seaford Cinemas

      Food & Drink

      KFC
      Wendy's
      Dunkin' Donuts
      McDonald's
      Curry House
      Dunkin'
      Bedford New York
      Arby's

      A+ Commute

      Is public transit available in North Wantagh? Of all people who commute, 15.6% take public transportation in North Wantagh.
      Drive to Work
      73%

      4% lower than the US average

      Take Public Transit
      16%

      11% 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 North Wantagh? The cost of living in North Wantagh is 146/100 - which is 25% higher than New York.
      North Wantagh
      146

      46% more expensive than average

      New York
      117

      17% more expensive than average

      United States
      100

      National cost of living index

      B Crime

      What is the crime rate in North Wantagh? North Wantagh crime rates are 1,376, which are 36% lower than New York
      Total Crime
      1,376 per 100k people

      41% lower than the US average

      Chance of being a victim
      1 in 73

      41% lower than the US average

      Year-over-year crime
      21%

      Year over year crime is up

      A+ Employment

      What is the median income in North Wantagh? The median income in North Wantagh is $141,048 which is 132% higher than New York.
      Median household income
      $141,048155% higher than the US average
      Income per capita
      $53,22878% higher than the US average
      Unemployment rate
      2%

      59% lower than the US average

      F Health & Safety

      Is North Wantagh a healthy and safe place to live? No, there are not many hospitals, police and fire stations,

      Hospitals

      Pharmacies

      Doctors

      A+ Housing

      What are North Wantagh home prices? North Wantagh home prices are $461,500 - which is 61% higher than New York
      Median home value
      $461,500150% higher than the US average
      Median rent price
      $1,10016% higher than the US average
      Home Ownership
      95%

      50% higher than the US average

      A+ Schools

      Does North Wantagh have good schools? The North Wantagh graduation rate is 91% - which is 11% higher than New York
      High school grad. rates
      91%

      10% higher than the US average

      School test scores
      ?

      100% lower than the US average

      Student teacher ratio
      0:1

      100% lower than the US average

      B- User Ratings

      Is North Wantagh a good place to live? North Wantagh has an overall rating of 70% from 1 reviews.
      Overall user rating
      70%

      1 total ratings

      User reviews rating
      70%

      1 total reviews

      User surveys rating
      n/a%

      0 total surveys

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