Wantagh, NY Economy


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Wantagh, NY is a vibrant suburban town located on Long Island. It's home to many local businesses, such as the historic Maudsley & Son Fish Market and Brewology Beer and Soda Store. Residents of Wantagh have access to an array of recreational activities, including Jones Beach State Park, which boasts miles of beautiful shoreline and plenty of outdoor fun. Shopping centers like Sunrise Mall provide residents with plenty of retail options. Wantagh also offers great educational opportunities in its public schools. The average two bedroom rent in Wantagh is $2,360 compared to the national average at $1,430. The grocery cost index is 107 versus 100 in the US. All these factors combine to make Wantagh an ideal place for people looking for a comfortable lifestyle at an affordable price.

Wantagh has an unemployment rate of 5.9%. The US average is 6.0%.

Wantagh has seen the job market increase by 0.9% over the last year. Future job growth over the next ten years is predicted to be 28.3%, which is lower than the US average of 33.5%.

Tax Rates for Wantagh
- The Sales Tax Rate for Wantagh is 8.6%. The US average is 7.3%.
- The Income Tax Rate for Wantagh is 6.5%. The US average is 4.6%.
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Income and Salaries for Wantagh
- The average income of a Wantagh resident is $49,127 a year. The US average is $28,555 a year.
- The Median household income of a Wantagh resident is $168,540 a year. The US average is $69,021 a year.

Income by Population Percent

  EconomyWantagh, New YorkUnited States
  5.96
  -6.6%-6.2%
  28.3%33.5%
  8.6%6.2%
  6.2%4.6%
  $58,476$37,638
  $168,540$69,021
  $176,359$85,028
  Population by Occupation
  0.0%1.2%
  0.0%0.5%
  5.5%6.8%
  3.3%10.0%
  2.9%2.5%
  8.3%11.0%
  3.9%4.8%
  1.3%0.8%
  3.1%1.9%
  7.6%4.7%
  1.5%1.9%
  11.3%7.6%
  0.0%0.1%
  3.7%4.2%
  18.2%9.3%
  14.2%14.0%
  1.2%2.1%
  3.7%7.0%
  2.0%4.8%
  8.4%4.7%
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Over 4 years ago

Desirable town. The beach is literally in your backyard and there are no bad surrounding towns, which make it very safe. My neighborhood is a good mix of young  More

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Over 12 years ago

Having lived in Wantagh all my life, I can tell you it is a great place to raise a family, as long as you can afford it. Home prices property taxes and make the price  More

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Wantagh, NY is on Long Island's south shore, lying in Nassau County, in fact a few miles from Jones Beach. Unfortunately it is expensive to live here with taxes reaching  More

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