City safety & data profile

North WantaghNY

North Wantagh, NY is a 12K-resident city in Nassau County with a median household income of $156,738.

Nassau County, New York. Federal health, economic, and safety indicators for North Wantagh, drawn from the U.S. Census Bureau American Community Survey, CDC PLACES, and CMS Hospital Compare. North Wantagh has a population larger than 12% of the 4,640 U.S. cities Areazine tracks, and a median home value of $624,400.

Data updated 2026-07-19

12K
Population
Top 88%
By size
$156,738
Median income
$624,400
Median home
3.2%
Poverty rate

The read on North Wantagh

North Wantagh posts a median household income higher than 94% of U.S. cities Areazine tracks.

Top 6%
by median income, US cities

Where North Wantagh income ranks nationally

Median household income vs. every place Areazine profiles (place-level ACS)

$156,738 Top 6% higher than 94% of 3,889 places Areazine profiles

$0–$20,000: 0 places Areazine profiles (0%). Below this entry. $20,000–$40,000: 71 places Areazine profiles (2%). Below this entry. $40,000–$60,000: 788 places Areazine profiles (20%). Below this entry. $60,000–$80,000: 1,055 places Areazine profiles (27%). Below this entry. $80,000–$100,000: 768 places Areazine profiles (20%). Below this entry. $100,000–$120,000: 515 places Areazine profiles (13%). Below this entry. $120,000–$140,000: 308 places Areazine profiles (8%). Below this entry. $140,000–$160,000: 171 places Areazine profiles (4%). This entry sits in this band. $160,000–$180,000: 92 places Areazine profiles (2%). Above this entry. $180,000–$200,000: 47 places Areazine profiles (1%). Above this entry. $200,000–$220,000: 28 places Areazine profiles (1%). Above this entry. $220,000–$240,000: 18 places Areazine profiles (0%). Above this entry. $240,000–$260,000: 28 places Areazine profiles (1%). Above this entry. NY $0 $260,000 every profiled place, bucketed by value

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Source U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey (place-level) · 2024 ACS 5-year

The quick read

Reading North Wantagh, NY beyond the headline numbers

North Wantagh sits inside Nassau County, New York, at roughly 40.69°N, -73.51°W. Population 11,960, $156,738 median household income. Median home value $624,400, median rent $1,375. Poverty rate 3.2%, read against that income figure since two cities on the same median can differ underneath it.

CDC PLACES: North Wantagh's highest-prevalence health measure is high blood pressure at 30.6%, then obesity at 27.6%.

Sources: U.S. Census ACS, CDC PLACES, CMS Hospital Compare, plus live alerts for North Wantagh from FEMA, NOAA, FDA, and CPSC. Comparison bars benchmark each metric against the national reference.

Population
11,960
North Wantagh
Median Income
$156,738
+131% vs avg
Median Home Value
$624,400
+174% vs avg
Median Age
43.8
years

10-Year Trends 2013–2024

County-level trend (Nassau County) - North Wantagh's own historical series isn't separately published by the Census Bureau, so these year-over-year figures track the surrounding county, not the city alone.

20132024
Population
1.4M+3%
Median Income
$146,202+50%
Median Home Value
$684,700+51%
Poverty Rate
5.4%-10%
Unemployment
4.8%-35%

Economics

Economics indicators for North Wantagh, NY
IndicatorValue
Median Rent
$1,375/mo
Poverty Rate
3.2% -77% vs avg
Unemployment 2.6%
Bachelor's Degree+ 49%
Work From Home 6.3%
Public Transit 10.3%

Population

White 80.7%
African American 2.7%
Asian 2.1%

Health Profile 14 measures

Health Indicators

High Blood Pressure
30.6%
Obesity
27.6%
Physical Inactivity
19.8%
Binge Drinking
16.8%
Frequent Mental Distress
13.2%
Frequent Physical Distress
10.9%
Current Asthma
9.8%
Diabetes
8.5%
Current Smoking
8.1%
Coronary Heart Disease
5.3%

Preventive Care

Dental Visit 72.1%
Annual Checkup 82.2%

Other Measures

Lack of Health Insurance
4.4%
Stroke
2.7%

Frequently Asked Questions 5

What is the population of North Wantagh, NY? ▼
North Wantagh, NY has a population of 11,960 people, located in Nassau County, New York.
What is the median household income in North Wantagh? ▼
The median household income in North Wantagh, NY is $156,738 per year, per the U.S. Census ACS. The poverty rate is 3.2%.
What is the median home value in North Wantagh? ▼
The median home value in North Wantagh, NY is $624,400. Median rent is $1,375/month.
What are the top health concerns in North Wantagh? ▼
The top health indicators in North Wantagh include High Blood Pressure (30.6%), Obesity (27.6%), Physical Inactivity (19.8%). Data from CDC PLACES.
What is the median age in North Wantagh? ▼
The median age in North Wantagh, NY is 43.8 years. 49% of residents have a bachelor's degree or higher.

Safety Context

North Wantagh, NY is located in Nassau County, New York. With a population of 12K and a $156,738 median household income, the community faces health challenges including high blood pressure and obesity. Safety alerts for the North Wantagh area are monitored from federal and state agencies including FEMA, NOAA, FDA, and CPSC.

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Using North Wantagh's profile

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Population and economics (income, home value, poverty, education) are place-level U.S. Census ACS; health is CDC PLACES; hospital counts reflect facilities in and around the city.

Data Sources

All data on this page comes from official U.S. government sources. Population and economic data from the Census Bureau American Community Survey (2024 5-year estimates, place geography). Health data from the CDC PLACES program (2023). Hospital ratings from CMS Hospital Compare (2024). Climate data from NOAA. Education data from NCES. Cost of living from Bureau of Economic Analysis. Crime statistics, where referenced on Areazine, originate from the FBI Crime Data Explorer. Housing market figures referenced on Areazine come from HUD Fair Market Rents. Census economics and population are at place geography; some health and hospital indicators are reported at the county level (Nassau County) where that is the smallest published unit.

Every figure on Areazine is published directly from official U.S. government sources, no number is typed in by an editor. City demographic and health figures are compiled directly from U.S. Census, CDC, and CMS releases, updated quarterly within 30 days of upstream release. See our editorial standards & corrections policy, the methodology behind these numbers, or report a data error. Data current as of 2026.