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Friendly community with a convenient commute
Living in North Wantagh is all about location and community. It’s less than 10 minutes to Jones Beach, but it’s also easy to reach nearly anywhere else on Long Island and the commute to the city isn’t bad. “We’re closest to the middle of the island without going too far. It’s an hour to the Hamptons, 45 minutes to the city,” says Lisa Camarda, an owner and broker at RE/MAX Reliance. This is a major draw, but North Wantagh’s sense of community — something it shares with Wantagh proper — is what makes people stay. “It’s a close-knit neighborhood,” says Laura Dupkin Memisha, an associate broker at Realty Advisors and 30-year resident of Wantagh. “People are very friendly. You don’t even know the people walking down the street and they say hello, just walking their dogs. It’s a very welcoming town.” Memisha adds that the town is also very generational, with many people who grew up in the area returning as adults to buy a house a settle down.
Wantagh Park is a great place to sit by the bay, watch the boats and enjoy nature.
People from all over head to Cedar Creek Park in No Wantagh to use the bike path to Jones Beach.
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Fixer-uppers starting at $500,000
Both sides of North Wantagh’s residential streets are lined with tree-shaded sidewalks and carefully maintained lawns. Framed by these lawns, most homes are colonials, ranch-style homes and split-levels. “In North Wantagh, you get a little bit more land than in Wantagh, but you’re closer to the parkways,” says Vanessa Ambrosecchia, a Realtor at Compass who has over 20 years of experience selling homes, adding that this proximity to the parkways can be a plus or a minus for some people — it adds convenience, but the background hum of traffic is constant at some homes. “It’s a little bit more expensive in the south side, unless you’re going into a new construction. And the taxes also are a little cheaper on the north side versus the south side.” Home prices occasionally dip to $500,000 for a house that needs major renovations, but most three- or four-bedroom homes start in the $600,000 range and max out at around $900,000. A handful of new or completely renovated six-bedroom homes manage to hit or just surpass the $1 million mark. The CAP Index crime score is 1 out of 10. The national average is 4.
Expanded cape style homes are very popular in No Wantagh.
Cape Cods - some people have added solar panels
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Music and sports at MacArthur High
North Wantagh’s school district is the biggest difference between the little hamlet and the rest of Wantagh. Most of North Wantagh belongs to the Levittown Public School District, which has an A from Niche. Children can attend Lee Road Elementary School, which puts a focus on hands-on learning, and Jonas E. Salk Middle School. Both schools have A ratings. Older children can attend General Douglas MacArthur High School, which has an A-minus and an extensive music program that includes a symphonic band, electric music, four levels of guitar, music theory, jazz ensembles and more. The school’s varsity football team has won two Nassau County championships.
The Jonas E Salk Middle School in Levittown was named a middle level NYS school to watch.
General Douglas MacArthur High School in Levittown is named after the US General MacArthur.
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Major highways, nearby LIRR
Since it’s located at an intersection of major highways, residents have access to the Southern State Parkway, Wantagh State Parkway, Seaford-Oyster Bay Expressway and Jerusalem Avenue. This makes it easy to commute to New York City or travel practically anywhere else on the island by car. For those who don’t want to drive, the Long Island Railroad station in Wantagh, less than 2 miles away, brings commuters into the city in just under an hour.
No Wantagh residents use the nearby Southern State Parkway to get around Long Island.
North Wantagh residents can utilize Wantagh LIRR station for all their public transit needs.
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Forest City Community Park
With a lake at its heart, Forest City Community Park is a popular place to go fishing. It also offers nature trails for daily walks or runs as well as a playground, basketball court and baseball field. During the summer, its community pool is a go-to spot to take a dunk in the water and cool off from the summer heat. Cuomo Field is where many local soccer practices and games are held, and Duckpond Drive Park also offers athletic fields and courts alongside its playground. Just over 4 miles away, Wantagh Park and Cedar Creek Park, which has a popular bike path that leads all the way to Jones and Tobay Beaches, are incredibly popular. “Wantagh Park is on the marina with beautiful swimming pools and barbeque areas close to the Parkway,” Ambrosecchia says. “People go there with their boats from different towns and enjoy the park.” One reason it’s so popular among boaters is its boat slips, where boaters can pay a fee to permanently dock their boats. Wantagh Park’s dog run is also incredibly popular because of its turf surface and small doggie pools full of water where dogs can play and cool off during the summer.
The Forest City Community Park in No Wantagh offers a pool, hiking, playground & a lake.
Forest City Community Park is a great spot for walkers and joggers.
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Shopping and dining along Wantagh Avenue
Wantagh Avenue is bracketed by two shopping centers that contain most of North Wantagh’s restaurants and shops. Umberto’s Restaurant & Pizzeria has been the go-to spot for New York-style or deep-dish pizza since 1965 and Jani is a local favorite for its dumplings and sushi. Next door, The French Workshop offers a wide selection of desserts, from a colorful assortment of macarons to fluffy, chocolate-filled pastries. Even more shopping and dining options can be found in Wantagh proper alongside major entertainment spots like Mulcahy’s, which hosts a wide range of live music. For groceries, residents head to North Wantagh's Iavarone Brothers.
Jani Chinese and Japanese Cuisine Restaurant in No Wantagh is a local favorite spot to eat.
Umberto's in No Wantagh is beloved by locals for it's high quality pizza.
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Long Island’s biggest St. Patrick’s Day Parade
North Wantagh residents gravitate toward Wantagh’s many yearly events, from its Memorial Day Parade to its Spring Festival. Wantagh’s St. Patrick’s Day Parade, however, is by far its biggest event — in fact, it’s the biggest St. Patrick’s Day celebration on Long Island, attracting thousands. The event features not just the parade, but a block party with over a hundred local vendors, restaurant participation, music and entertainment for local kids.
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Parks in this Area
Oak Street Park
Basketball
Trails
Playground
Forest City Community Park
Pine Street Park
Playground
Washington Avenue Park
Baseball/Softball
Picnic Area
Playground
Sand Hill Road Park
Duckpond Drive Park
Transit
Airport
John F Kennedy International
28 min drive
Bus
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Jerusalem Ave & Wantagh Oaks Gate
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Jerusalem Ave & Alken Ave
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Jerusalem Ave & Seamans Neck Rd W
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Jerusalem Ave & Daffodil La
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Jerusalem Ave Opp Holiday Park Dr
Reviews
Niche Reviews
3.519 Reviews
3.0Niche User
2/14/2016Niche Review
This area is nice for a family, not much going on.
3.0Niche User
7/24/2014Niche Review
This area is very cookie cutter, all white middle aged people with little diversity across the board
4.0Niche User
7/24/2014Niche Review
In my opinion there is a lot of variety of places to eat from chain restaurants, fast food and ethnic resturants! There's always somewhere to go, but its not always on wantagh, we might have to drive 10 minutes but its worth it!
2.0Niche User
7/24/2014Niche Review
The only readily opened jobs I can think of are restaurant and retail jobs which dont pay enough for someone to really live comfortably. People with well paying jobs in this area are usually commuting to nyc.
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Crime and Safety
1 - Low Crime, 10 - High Crime
North Wantagh
US
Homicide
1
4
Sexual Assault
1
4
Assault with Weapon
1
4
Robbery
1
4
Burglary
1
4
Motor Vehicle Theft
1
4
Larceny
1
4
Crime Score
1
4
Source: WhatIsMyCrimeRisk.com
North Wantagh Demographics and Home Trends
On average, homes in North Wantagh, Long Island sell after 80 days on the market compared to the national average of 70 days. The median sale price for homes in North Wantagh, Long Island over the last 12 months is $335,000, up 2% from the median home sale price over the previous 12 months.
Here it is...YOUR DREAM HOME!!! This one has it all!!! Forest City Colonial. Beautiful Curb Appeal. 3 Bedrooms, 2 Full Baths, Full Basement, New Kitchen, New Bath, New Windows, Gas Heating, Large Deck, Paved Driveway and Fully Fenced Yard. This one will not last!!!
Looking for the perfect place to call home in North Wantagh? This showstopper is filled with a sense of warmth and love and offers endless possibilities — ideal as a mother/daughter setup or a two-family home with proper permits. Creatively designed and impeccably maintained, this one-of-a-kind property with low taxes sits mid-block in a prime location.Main features include: 6 spacious
Unique opportunity to make this ranch home yours in the desirable Forest City section of Wantagh! This 3 bed, 3 full bath home is waiting for your personal touch. The home also features a primary bedroom with en-suite bathroom, partially finished basement with a separate outside entrance, 200amp electric, and hardwood flooring under the carpets. Entertain in the huge backyard that backs up to
Spectacular, Spacious, Updated Colonial on Quiet Cul-de-sac. MAIN LEVEL: Lg. Living Room w/ Cozy Fireplace. Country Eat-in-Kitchen. Banquet Formal Dining Room. Office & Den could also be Bedrooms. Full Bath. UPSTAIRS: Grand Primary Bedroom w/Several Closets and Built-ins & Lg. Bathroom w/ Turbine Bathtub and Separate Shower. 3 Additional lg. Bedrooms. Full Bath. Cozy Sitting Area.
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Average Home Value
Source: Public Records
Property Mix - Square Feet
This Neighborhood Has More Owners
Demographics
Total Population
11,737
Median Age
45
Population Density
10 ppl/acre
Population under 18
21.9%
On par with the national average
23.8%
Population over 65
22.7%
On par with the national average
19.1%
Finances
Median Household Income
$152,552
Significantly above the national average
$71,702
Average Household Income
$170,351
Education and Workforce
High School Graduates
96.2%
College Graduates
46.9%
Above the national average
34.1%
Advanced Degrees
22.1%
Above the national average
13.3%
% Population in Labor Force
68.8%
Weather
Annual Precipitation
38''
Average Winter Low Temperature
25°F
Average Summer High Temperature
82°F
Annual Snowfall
32''
Area Factors
Somewhat Bikeable
Bike Score®
46/ 100
Somewhat Walkable
Walk Score®
69/ 100
Source: Walk Score
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