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Wantagh, New York

       
Total population 18,694 Average January/July temperatures 22.7° / 69.9°
Median home price $ 500,000 Annual Precipitation 44.39 in. /yr.
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Wantagh, New York

This Long Island village has dubbed itself the "Gateway to Jones Beach."

Climate
Wantagh's proximity to the water keeps the temperatures moderate throughout the year.
Cultural Attractions
Castles in the Sand Museum provides a historical tour of Long Island.
Geography
Wantagh is just across the bay from Jones Beach.
Historical
Wantagh is part of one of the oldest townships in the nation, with the settlement of Hempstead dating back to 1644.
Recreation
The nearby Belmont Park Racetrack is home to the third jewel of the Triple Crown.

Location Details

Weather  
Average January high/low temperature (?) 30.63 ° / 14.83 °
Average July high/low temperature (?) 79.53 ° / 60.36 °
Precipitation (?) 44.39 in. /yr.
% Sunny days per year (?) N/A
Index score for various storm types (lower is better) (?) 96
Index score for air quality (lower is better) (?) 110
Cost of Living  
Median home price (?) $ 500,000
Median household income, age 55 to 75 (?) $87137.0
Median household income, all ages(?) $78114
Maximum state income tax (?) 6.85 %
State sales tax (?) 8.63 %
Recreational & Cultural Activities  
Area of square miles of parkland/greenspace (?) .620 mi.²
Number of public golf courses within the county (?) 14
Number of private golf courses within the county (?) 55
Number of public swimming pools within 15 miles of the location(?) 22
Health clubs, studios & gymnasiums within 15 miles of the location(?) 277
Number of sports teams within the county (?) 1
Number of movie theaters within the county (?) 38
Number of libraries within the county (?) 76
Number of museums within the county (?) 38
Number of college and universities that reside within the county (?) 13
Population & Demographics  
Total population (?) 18,694
Population density (?) 4,864 people/mi.²
Population trends (Percentage growth/decline of the 55+ population) (?) 34.5% growth
Population over 55 (?) 4,915 people
Education (?) 37 % have a college degree
Health  
Number of hospitals within the county (?) 71
Number of clinics within the county (?) 157
Number of elder care facilities within the county (?) 134
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