Wading River City Property Records in New York

Wading River is a hamlet in the Town of Brookhaven, Suffolk County, on Long Island's North Shore. The Suffolk County Clerk in Riverhead is the official recorder of deeds, mortgages, liens and filed maps for Wading River properties.

The Suffolk County Real Property Tax Service Agency maintains tax maps and parcel identifiers, while the Town of Brookhaven Assessor's Office handles valuation and exemption questions. The Town of Brookhaven Receiver of Taxes issues and collects tax bills. Building permits and certificates of occupancy are kept by the Town of Brookhaven Division of Building and Fire Prevention, and wetland or coastal permits may involve the Town of Brookhaven Division of Environmental Protection.

Avg. Household Income
Avg. Household Income:
$132,213
Avg. Home Price
Avg. Home Price:
$486,600
Avg. Property Tax Amount
Avg. Property Tax Amount:
$10,000
Avg. Property Tax
Avg. Property Tax:
2%
Median Gross Rent
Median Gross Rent:
$2,896 / mo
Owner Occupied Housing Rate
Owner Occupied Housing Rate:
94%
Population
Population:
8,393

Wading River Property and Community Statistics

What Is the Population Profile of Wading River

Wading River's race and ethnicity data shows a population that is largely White. The three largest groups are White residents at 84% (7,031 people), Hispanic residents at 12% (1,041 people), and Black residents at 3% (244 people). Asian residents make up 0.91% (76 people), and the remaining groups are either very small or listed at 0%.

White
84%
7,031
Hispanic
12%
1,041
Black
3%
244
Asian
0.91%
76
Two + Races
0.01%
1
Other Race
0%
0
American Indian
0%
0
Pacific Islander
0%
0

Wading River, Ratings Compared Across New York B

Wading River's ratings cover different aspects of life in the city. The highest-rated categories are Health & Fitness at A-, followed by Public Schools and Access to Coffee Shops, each at B. Other notable ratings include Cost of Living and Nightlife at C+, and Walkability at C-. Together, these ratings provide an overview of key quality-of-life categories.

Public Schools
Public Schools
B
Cost of Living
Cost of Living
C+
Health & Fitness
Health & Fitness
A-
Outdoor Activities
Outdoor Activities
B
Nightlife
Nightlife
C+
Weather
Weather
B-
Commute
Commute
B-
Access to Bars
Access to Bars
C
Access to Coffee Shops
Access to Coffee Shops
B
Access to Outdoor Activities
Access to Outdoor Activities
B
Access to Parks
Access to Parks
C
Access to Restaurants
Access to Restaurants
C+
Crime & Safety
Crime & Safety
N/G
Diversity
Diversity
B
Good for Families
Good for Families
B
Good for Retirees
Good for Retirees
B-
Good for Young Professionals
Good for Young Professionals
B-
Housing
Housing
C+
Jobs
Jobs
B-
Walkability
Walkability
C-

How Educated Is Wading River

Wading River's Education data shows residents' educational attainment, including High School (20%), Masters Degree (19%), and Bachelor Degree (17%). The data also includes other available education levels.

High School
20%
Masters Degree
19%
Bachelor Degree
17%
Some College
12%
Below High School
9%
Associate Degree
8%
Doctorate
4%

When Were Homes Built

Wading River's Home Age data shows when homes were built across different construction periods. Most homes were built during 1980 - 1999 (32%), followed by 1960 - 1979 (26%) and 1940 - 1959 (19%). The data also includes other available construction periods.

1980 - 1999
32%
1960 - 1979
26%
1940 - 1959
19%
2000 - Present
15%
Before 1939
7%

How Many Bedrooms Do Homes Have?

Wading River's Home Size data shows the distribution of homes by number of bedrooms. Most homes have 3 Bedrooms (41%), followed by 4 Bedrooms (24%) and 2 Bedrooms (13%). The data also includes other available bedroom categories.

3 Bedrooms
41%
4 Bedrooms
24%
2 Bedrooms
13%
1 Bedroom
11%
5 or More Bedrooms
10%
No Bedrooms
0.68%

What Is the Average Age

Wading River's Population data shows the distribution of residents by age group. The largest groups are 65 Plus (20%), 55 - 64 (19%), and 45 - 54 (13%). The data also includes other available age groups.

65 Plus
20%
55 - 64
19%
45 - 54
13%
25 - 34
11%
35 - 44
11%
18 - 24
10%
Under 10
9%
10 - 17
7%

Property Market Trends at Wading River

Wading River's property market remains strong, with the median home price reaching approximately $486,600. Suburban areas, however, offer more affordable housing options. The rental market is also competitive, with the median rent around $2,896 per month. Despite high demand and limited inventory, the market remains resilient, attracting both buyers and investors seeking long-term value in Wading River's dynamic real estate landscape.

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