Wheatley Heights
Neighborhood Reviews
Half Hollow Hills schools are among the highest rated in the county
According to Niche, in categories ranging from academics to teachers, clubs and activities and college prep, Half Hollow Hills Central School District scores A-pluses across the board. All but two elementary schools in this district get an A+, and those schools aren't too shabby in terms of academic achievement. Both still get As from Niche. It's important to note that Wheatley Heights is a small neighborhood. There are no schools within the boundaries of the community; most are located in nearby Dix Hills, including Ostego Elementary School, Paumanok Elementary School, Vanderbilt Elementary School, Candlewood Middle School and Half Hollow Hills High School East and West. West Hollow Middle School is in Melville. Consider some of these rankings: Paumanok, Ostego and Vanderbilt are the number two, three and four primary schools in the county, according to Niche. In terms of test scores, on a scale from one to 10, GreatSchools gives Vanderbilt a 10, Ostego gets an eight, and Paumanok receives a nine. The number-one middle school in Suffolk County is Candlewood, and West Hollow ranks fourth. GreatSchools gives Candlewood and West Hollow Middle School a nine for test scores. Half Hollow Hills West is the top public high school in the county, while East comes in second place. Both get an eight from GreatSchools for test scores. All of these schools are about a seven-to-15-minute drive from Wheatley Heights.Single-family homes starting at $500,000, a handful of condos
Many Suffolk County neighborhoods experienced a housing boom after World War II. Wheatley Heights stayed rural for about another decade or so. Most houses — typically ranch-style homes, colonials and Cape Cods — were built in the 1960s and 1970s. Though, there are some outliers. Prices for single-family homes range from $500,000 to $700,000. There are also some condos available in the neighborhood. These first-floor garden apartments and second-floor walk-up units were constructed in the 1970s and tend to fetch between $200,000 to $400,000. The most you'll spend in Wheatley Heights is about $750,000 for a large, raised ranch with a two-car garage.LIRR station in Farmingdale, less than 2 miles to the LIE
One of the biggest advantages of living in a mid-island neighborhood, says Todd Yovino, licensed real estate broker and owner at Island Advantage Realty, is the ease of travel. Wheatley Heights is about halfway between the Long Island Expressway and Southern State Parkway. The closest Long Island Rail Road train station is Farmingdale, which offers a few express routes to Grand Central and Penn Station in under an hour. There are a lot of neighborhoods on Long Island that are closer to Manhattan, but that doesn't necessarily mean your commute is shorter. "If you save just 15 minutes on your way to work," says Yovino, "by the end of the month, that adds up a lot."Exploring The Adventure Park's courses or walking at Butterfly Park
The Adventure Park at Long Island, located in Wheatley Heights, is an aerial ropes course with over 200 bridges, ladders and platforms. It's a popular destination for families, grown-ups and anyone who enjoys adventure. Butterfly Park is a hilly, wooded oasis with a pond. There are a few smaller parks throughout the neighborhood, including Kevin Ver Pault Memorial Park and Hermann Griem Park, which have baseball fields, tennis courts and playgrounds.Local pizza, driving to Farmingdale or Deer Park for essentials
Wheatley Heights has no notable restaurants or coffee shops, but you can grab a slice at Little Joe's Pizza. It's in a tidy shopping strip with a deli, wine and spirits shop, dry cleaners and hair and nails salon. You'll find it next to the local post office and across the street from Martin A. Kessler Veterans of Foreign Wars association, which hosts community events, like seasonal festivals featuring food, crafts and clothing vendors and holiday celebrations. While some neighborhoods are known for their bustling restaurants, bars and boutiques, it's the exact opposite for Wheatley Heights. This is the neighborhood you go to when you crave peace and quiet. But it's a quick drive to Farmingdale, where you'll find shops and brand-name chain stores like Target, BJ's Wholesale Club and The Home Depot. On the east side of the neighborhood is the ShopRite of Deer Park.
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Riki Markowitz
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Agents Specializing in this Area
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Marcia November
Marcia November
M November Realty Inc
(516) 518-2242
29 Total Sales
1 in Wheatley Heights
$481,500 Price
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Raj Jaggi
Raj Jaggi
Responds QuicklyVORO LLC
(516) 518-6053
590 Total Sales
1 in Wheatley Heights
$680,000 Price
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Reba MacDonald
Reba MacDonald
Signature Premier Properties
(631) 830-6341
71 Total Sales
6 in Wheatley Heights
$220K - $849K Price Range
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David Jaramillo
David Jaramillo
Realty Connect USA L I Inc
(631) 206-5585
64 Total Sales
1 in Wheatley Heights
$455,000 Price
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Mike Carroll
Mike Carroll
RE/MAX Best
(631) 526-7551
359 Total Sales
1 in Wheatley Heights
$575,000 Price
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David Restrepo
David Restrepo
Arbo Realty
(516) 874-3840
30 Total Sales
1 in Wheatley Heights
$219,000 Price
Schools
Source:
GreatSchools:
The GreatSchools Rating helps parents compare schools within a state based on a variety of school quality indicators and provides a helpful picture of how effectively each school serves all of its students. Ratings are on a scale of 1 (below average) to 10 (above average) and can include test scores, college readiness, academic progress, advanced courses, equity, discipline and attendance data. We also advise parents to visit schools, consider other information on school performance and programs, and consider family needs as part of the school selection process.
View GreatSchools Rating Methodology
- 9th to 12th
- Public
- 6th to 8th
- Public
- K to 5th
- Public
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Parks in this Area
Geiger Lake
- Trails
- Playground
- Parking Lot
Geiger Memorial Park
- Picnic Area
- Trails
- Playground
Kevin VerPault Memorial Park
- Baseball/Softball
- Basketball
- Tennis
Hermann Griem Park
- Picnic Area
- Tennis
- Trails
Erb Farm Park
- Picnic Area
- Soccer
- Playground
Fabio Buttitta Park and Pool
Transit
Reviews
Niche Reviews
6/18/2014
Niche Review
There are not very many local businesses. Only a few restaurants owned by families.
5/13/2017
Niche Review
Wheatley Heights, New York is a small hamlet located in the Town of Babylon. Home to beautiful green trees, parks and community/family groups. Wheatley Heights "a beautiful place to live" is boasted on a welcome in the local community garden. Young families with children have the opportunity to attend Half Hollow Hills, ranked in the top ten of school district in the state of New York.
3/25/2020
Niche Review
I like how diverse and family oriented the community is. It is a rather nice area. A pretty good place to raise a family.
6/18/2014
Niche Review
There are many community activities either at the local schools or parks. Many people have pets and often walk their dogs together. People rarely leave this community.
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Crime and Safety
| 1 - Low Crime, 10 - High Crime | Wheatley Heights | US |
|---|---|---|
| Homicide | 4 | 4 |
| Sexual Assault | 3 | 4 |
| Assault with Weapon | 4 | 4 |
| Robbery | 4 | 4 |
| Burglary | 2 | 4 |
| Motor Vehicle Theft | 4 | 4 |
| Larceny | 2 | 4 |
| Crime Score | 3 | 4 |
Source: WhatIsMyCrimeRisk.com
Wheatley Heights Demographics and Home Trends
On average, homes in Wheatley Heights, Long Island sell after 88 days on the market compared to the national average of 70 days. The median sale price for homes in Wheatley Heights, Long Island over the last 12 months is $581,000, up 26% from the median home sale price over the previous 12 months.
Housing Trends
Median List Price
$725,000
Median Sale Price
$581,000
Median Single Family Sale Price
$581,000
Median 2 Bedroom Sale Price
$985,599
Median Change From 1st List Price
20%
Last 12 months Home Sales
30
Median Home Sale Price YoY Change
26%
Average Price Per Sq Ft
$160
Neighborhood Facts
Number of Homes in Neighborhood
498
Number of Homes for Sale
3
Median Year Built
1974
Months of Supply
1.20
Average Single Family Home Size Sq Ft
2,410
Above the national average
1,924
Average 2 Bedroom Size Sq Ft
917
Average 1 Bedroom Size Sq Ft
825
Median Lot Size Sq Ft
12,414
Open Houses
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Saturday, Aug 212 - 2pm
Distribution of Home Values
Homes for Sale
Homes for Rent
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$1,940 - $2,240 per month
- Zen Long Island at Wheatley Heights 55+ Co...
- 1 Bed
- 1 Bath
- 616+ Sq Ft
- 50 Colonial Springs Rd
- Wyandanch, NY
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Average Home Value
Property Mix - Square Feet
This Neighborhood Has More Owners
Demographics
Total Population
5,058
Median Age
39
Population Density
6 ppl/acre
Population under 18
24.8%
On par with the national average
23.8%
Population over 65
16.1%
On par with the national average
19.1%
Finances
Median Household Income
$141,197
Significantly above the national average
$71,702
Average Household Income
$156,734
Education and Workforce
High School Graduates
85.2%
College Graduates
37.7%
Advanced Degrees
18.8%
Above the national average
13.3%
% Population in Labor Force
71%
Above the national average
65.1%
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®
27
/ 100
Car-Dependent
Walk Score®
17
/ 100
Source: Walk Score
Source: Walk Score
Sound Score® measures the noise level of any address. Transit Score® measures access to public transit. Bike Score® measures the bikeability of any address.
Nearby Neighborhoods
Deer Park
Oasis for nature lovers in Long Island community
Dix Hills
A suburban neighborhood with winding roads in Suffolk County
East Farmingdale
Suburb on the edge of Suffolk County near Farmingdale’s downtown, Adventureland
North Babylon
Modest homes and good schools near recreation, shopping and dining
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