Why Live in Wheatley Heights
Wheatley Heights, a small neighborhood in Long Island, offers a tranquil living environment with highly rated schools in the nearby Half Hollow Hills Central School District. Schools such as Paumanok Elementary, Ostego Elementary, Vanderbilt Elementary, Candlewood Middle School, West Hollow Middle School, and Half Hollow Hills High School East and West are all within a seven-to-15-minute drive and boast high academic ratings. The neighborhood features predominantly ranch-style homes, colonials, and Cape Cods built in the 1960s and 1970s, with some condos available from the same era. Wheatley Heights is known for its peaceful atmosphere rather than bustling nightlife or dining scenes. However, residents can find essential shops and services, including a deli, wine shop, and dry cleaners, in the local shopping strip. For recreation, the Adventure Park at Long Island offers an aerial ropes course, while Butterfly Park and smaller parks like Kevin Ver Pault Memorial Park and Hermann Griem Park provide outdoor spaces with baseball fields, tennis courts, and playgrounds. The neighborhood is safer than the national average, adding to its appeal for families. Conveniently located between the Long Island Expressway and Southern State Parkway, Wheatley Heights also offers easy access to the Farmingdale Long Island Rail Road station, facilitating commutes to Grand Central and Penn Station in under an hour.
Frequently Asked Questions
Is Wheatley Heights a good place to live?
Wheatley Heights is a good place to live, receiving 4.0 stars from its residents. Wheatley Heights is considered very car-dependent and somewhat bikeable. Wheatley Heights is a suburban neighborhood. Wheatley Heights has 6 parks for recreational activities. It is fairly sparse in population with 5.9 people per acre and a median age of 39. The average household income is $156,734 which is above the national average. College graduates make up 37.7% of residents. A majority of residents in Wheatley Heights are home owners, with 14% of residents renting and 86% of residents owning their home. A
local real estate agent serving Wheatley Heights can help you decide if this neighborhood is the right one for you. Learn more on our
Wheatley Heights neighborhood guide.
How much do you need to make to afford a house in Wheatley Heights?
The median home price in Wheatley Heights is $725,000. If you put a 20% down payment of $145,000 and had a 30-year fixed mortgage with an interest rate of 6.74%, your estimated principal and interest payment would be $3,760 a month plus property taxes, HOA fees, home insurance, PMI, and utilities. Using the 28% rule, you would need to make at least $161K a year to afford the median home price in Wheatley Heights. The average household income in Wheatley Heights is $157K.
What are the best public schools in Wheatley Heights?
The best public schools that serve Wheatley Heights are:
What are the best private schools in Wheatley Heights?
The best private schools that serve Wheatley Heights are:
What are the most popular zip codes in Wheatley Heights, Long Island, NY?
What are the most popular neighborhoods near Wheatley Heights, Long Island, NY?
The most popular neighborhoods near Wheatley Heights, Long Island, NY are
Deer Park and
Baywood.
Home Trends in Wheatley Heights, NY
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.
Median Sale Price
$581,000
Median Single Family Sale Price
$581,000
Median 2 Bedroom Sale Price
$985,599
Average Price Per Sq Ft
$136
Number of Homes for Sale
2
Last 12 months Home Sales
28
Median List Price
$725,000
Median Change From 1st List Price
20%
Median Home Sale Price YoY Change
26%