Wheatley Heights, NY

Livability

directions_bike Bikeability 4/10
directions_run Walkability 5/10
directions_bus Transit 6/10
directions_car Commute 4/10
home Housing 2/10
visibility Safety 9/10
local_library Schools 4/10
local_airport Airports 9/10
school Colleges 7/10
accessibility Hospitals 7/10
directions_bike Bikeability
Challenging for Cyclists. Limited bike lanes or paths and challenging road conditions make biking difficult, suitable for only the most determined cyclists.
directions_run Walkability
Walkability Challenges. Walking is possible for a few errands, but most trips require driving or other transportation due to distance or infrastructure limitations.
directions_car Commute
Lengthy Commutes. Commutes are often time-consuming due to distance, congestion, or limited transportation options.
directions_bus Transit
Sufficient Access. Public transportation is available but may have limitations in frequency, coverage, or convenience.
home Housing
Highly Expensive. Housing and rent costs are extremely high, contributing to a significantly elevated overall cost of living.
visibility Safety
Generally Safe. Crime rates are below average, with only occasional incidents, making the area a relatively secure place to live.
local_airport Airports
Very Accessible. Reaching the airport is easy and manageable, suitable for most travel needs.
accessibility Hospitals
Adequate Access. Healthcare facilities are available within a reasonable distance, but options may be limited in number or specialization.
school Colleges
Moderately Accessible. Colleges are available within a reasonable distance, but options may be more limited in number or quality.
local_library Schools
Average to Mixed. Schools perform near average overall, though quality can vary by campus. Students have access to standard educational pathways, with some stronger programs available.

Residents

Population
5,266 332.4M (US)
Median Age
38.1 yr 39 yr (US)
Family Households
73.7% 64% (US)
College-Educated
34.7% 35% (US)

Economy

Median Income
$127,589 $79K (US)
Above Poverty
97.6% 88% (US)
Average Commute
39 mi 29 mi (US)
Moved Recently
7.8% 13% (US)

Housing

Median Home
$500,900 $303K (US)
Median Expenses
$1,407 $612 (US)
Median Rent
$1,836 $1,165 (US)
Owner-Occupied
88.3% 58% (US)

Crime

Violent Crime Score

Likelihood of experiencing crime involving violence or threats.

How the Violent Crime Score here compares with other places

Suffolk County
1
New York-Newark-Jersey City Metro Area
4
New York
4

Property Crime Score

Likelihood of experiencing theft, burglary, or property damage.

How the Property Crime Score here compares with other places

Suffolk County
3
New York-Newark-Jersey City Metro Area
3
New York
3

Climate

Month Rain (in) Snow (in) Temp (°F)
Jan 4 6 31
Feb 3 8 34
Mar 4 4 40
Apr 4 1 50
May 4 0 60
Jun 4 0 69
Jul 4 0 75
Aug 4 0 74
Sep 4 0 66
Oct 4 0 55
Nov 4 0 46
Dec 4 5 37

Hazards

Coastal Flood Risk

Inland Flood Risk

Tornado Risk

Politics

Historical Voting Patterns

This place is deep blue country, with 74% of residents leaning left and 20% leaning right.

Liberal (75%) (20%) Conservative

2016 Presidential Election Results

Donald Trump 21%
Hillary Clinton 77%
Other 2%

Related Legislative Districts

Congressional District 2, NY State Senate District 4, NY Assembly District 11, NY
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Schools

Milton L Olive Middle School
1 miles, SW • 1 star
Wyandanch Memorial High School
1 miles, SW • 4.6 star
Madonna Height School
1 miles, NE • 1 star
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Colleges

Five Towns College
2 miles, NE • 1.9 star
Farmingdale State College
3 miles, W • 3.2 star
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Hospitals

Plainview Hospital
6 miles, NW • 3.2 star
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Airports

Long Island MacArthur Airport
14 miles, E • 1.4 star
Laguardia Airport
26 miles, NW • 4.6 star
Westchester County Airport
27 miles, N • 1.4 star
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