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Wantagh, New York · ZIP 11793

Wantagh — ZIP 11793

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Wantagh (11793) scores 61/100 — Fair for New York. Safety: Higher reported-crime rate under the available data tier. Schools: Higher reported proficiency and grade-band coverage. A premium market - pricier than most of the state. The typical home value here is $826K.

61OUT OF 100

Overall NeighborScore

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Higher reported-crime rate under the available data tier.

Safety index45/100
Violent crime share14%
Property crime share86%

Higher reported proficiency and grade-band coverage.

School index78/100
Avg math proficiency71%
Avg reading proficiency63%
Schools nearby6

A premium market - pricier than most of the state.

Affordability index27/100
Typical home value$826K

How this score is calculated: the NeighborScore composite weights crime 53% and schools 47%, each normalized to the local area. Home affordability is shown for context and is not factored into the overall score. Sources & methodology →

Last refreshed — Schools: Aug 2026 · Real estate: Aug 2026 · Demographics: Jun 2026

Nearby Neighborhoods

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Real Estate Snapshot

Typical Home Value

$826K

Median Rent

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Days on Market

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Sale-to-List

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Typical Home Value — 23 Months

Crime Overview

Total Incidents

14,141

Violent Crime

1,922

Property Crime

12,219

Crime statistics for this area are estimated from FBI-reported county-level data for Nassau County, New York (2025). This ZIP does not yet have city-specific monthly crime data, so figures reflect the entire county rather than this ZIP alone.

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Nearby Schools

Grades
WANTAGH SENIOR HIGH SCHOOL09–12826
98%
92%
LEE ROAD SCHOOLKG–05312
75%
65%
FOREST LAKE SCHOOLPK–06390
72%
57%
MANDALAY SCHOOLPK–05321
67%
57%
WANTAGH MIDDLE SCHOOL06–08645
58%
54%
WANTAGH SCHOOLPK–05672
57%
52%

Directory and latest enrollment: NCES Common Core of Data (SY 2024–25 where reported). Proficiency: U.S. Department of Education EDFacts SY 2021–22; state standards are not directly comparable.

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Demographics

Population

31,497

Median Income

$167K

Homeownership

95%

Median Age

42 yrs

Source: US Census Bureau ACS 5-Year Estimates (2024).

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Frequently Asked Questions

ZIP 11793 has a reported-crime score of 45/100. A higher score represents a lower reported-crime rate under the best available data tier for this ZIP; it is not a guarantee of safety. Review the crime report and current local police data before making a decision.
ZIP 11793 has a school score of 78/100. The index combines reported SY 2021–22 math and reading proficiency with grade-band coverage. Nearby or county-level estimates may be used where ZIP-level reporting is sparse, and state assessment standards are not directly comparable.
The latest home value or sale-price figure available for ZIP 11793 is approximately $826K. The profile identifies the underlying source; Zillow ZHVI is a typical home value measure, while Redfin data is a median sale-price measure. These are different metrics and may lag current listings.
ZIP 11793 in Wantagh has an overall NeighborScore of 61/100. It combines the crime score (53%) and school score (47%); affordability is context only. Use the component data and its coverage notes rather than treating the composite as a complete measure of livability.