Long Island Culture Shines in Wantagh Schools and Economy
The Long Island neighborhood of Wantagh, NY is wedged between Flat Creek on the West and Cedar Creek on the East. To the south is Oliver’s Channel, which leads to Jones Inlet and out to the Atlantic Ocean. East of Manhattan, Brooklyn and Queens, Wantagh is one of the most affluent neighborhoods in the state of New York. While the cost of living in Wantagh is 59% greater than the national average, crime is virtually non-existent; the education system is in the top 10% in the nation; the income per capita is almost double that of the American average; and whereas 45% of New Yorkers are forced to rent, 95% of the people living in Wantagh live in their own homes.
Wantagh Demographics
Wantagh has a population of less than 20,000 people. The median age in Wantagh is 43.3 and 70% of the residents are married according to the United States Census Bureau. The population is 95% Caucasian, 4% Asian and 1% mixed race. Families in Wantagh are primarily made up of children ages 6 to 17 with only 28% under the age of 6. Only 2% of the men in Wantagh are separated or divorced.
Quality of Life
The homes in Wantagh are some of the highest priced in New York and typically have second and third stories and four bedrooms or more. The real estate market was one of the only in the nation not to suffer a downturn during the housing market crisis in 210. There are six public Wantagh schools and one private. Students in the Wantagh School system score, on average, 20% better than students in other districts in New York and 18% better than the national average.
Wantagh Culture
The culture and lifestyles of Wantagh residents is typical of people living near the ocean. Wantagh residents have a variety of options related to the coast. With 90% of the neighborhood surrounded by water, people have the option of eating at harbor Wantagh restaurants, visit the Nikon Theater on Jones Beach; enjoy crabbing; visit the School of Rock Rockville Center of performing arts; attend classes at All Music Incorporated; go sailing; or take flying lessons over the ocean. Wantagh is best known for its water, both freshwater recreation and leisure and its ocean front entertainment. Here are some of our favorite venues to enjoy the scenic area:
Wantagh State Parks
- Located in Southeastern Nassau County, Wantagh State Park is an 111 acre park with hiking and biking trails, fishing, amenities for children, an Olympic size pool facility and home of the annual Basset Hound Olympics.
Jones Beach Island Park
- Only a 20 minute drive south on Wantagh State Parkway from the Wantagh Neighborhood is Jones Beach Island Park, “the most popular on the East Coast with an estimated 6 million visitors per year. The park offers 6.5 miles of ocean beach and two swimming pools. Other amenities include concession stands, miniature golf, shuffleboard, basketball courts and playgrounds, performing arts theater playing shows all summer and a gift shop.
Twin Lakes Preserve
- Features 5 picturesque and serene freshwater ponds. The preserve is dedicated to educating residents on the enjoyment and preservation of Long Island’s natural environment through outdoor events and activities including: hiking, bird watching, sports fishing in lower twin lake and upper twin lake.
Forest City Community Park
- Located in the town of Hempstead, this park features a 6,000 square foot L-shaped pool including a driving area at one end. Other attractions of this park include ponds covering 6 acres of land and nature trails, picnic areas, baseball fields and playgrounds.
Music in Wantagh
- Nikon at Jones Beach Theater – a destination for locals and those coming from NYC alike, as this venue is home to some of the larger concerts that come to the area. Having its place right on the beach allows concert-goers to spend the day at the beach and in the park before enjoying the music at night.
- Mulcahy’s Pub and Concert Hall
Wantagh Restaurants
- Morning Rose Café
- The Biug Cheese
- Jani
- Abe’s Pitaria
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