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Wading River, NY—11792

Real Estate Data & Market Trends

Key Metrics at a Glance

Median Home Value
$722,000
4.7% YoY Growth
Household Income
$147,000
9.1% YoY Growth
Days on Market
83
33.0% Longer YoY
Home Price Forecast
1.6%
Median Rent
$4,500
9.0% YoY Growth
1-Bed Rent
$2,250
17.6% YoY Growth
2-Bed Rent
$2,570
0.8% YoY Growth
3-Bed Rent
$4,750
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  • Home Price Trends
  • Rental Trends
  • Property Listings
  • Demographics
  • Mortgage and Risk

Home Price Trends — Wading River, NY

As of Dec '25, the median home price in Wading River, NY is $722,000, with a year-over-year change of 4.7%. This indicates that home prices in Wading River, NY are increasing. According to Zillow, the 1-year price projection is 1.6%, suggesting an increase housing market in the next year.

Cost per Home Type

Home TypeMedian Home ValueYoY % Change
All Homes
$722,0004.7%
Single Family $723,0004.6%
Condos N/AN/A

Cost per Home Size

Home SizeMedian Home ValueYoY % Change
1 Bed
  • Affordability
  • Rentals and Section 8
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    N/A
    2 Bed
    		$489,0004.0%
    3 Bed
    		$644,0004.4%
    4 Bed
    		$826,0004.6%
    5 Bed $896,3954.6%
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    % of Housing Stock

    Studio
    0.7%
    1 Bedroom
    11.8%
    2 Bedrooms
    7.5%
    3 Bedrooms
    36.4%
    4 Bedrooms
    34.7%
    5+ Bedrooms
    8.9%

    Rental Trends — Wading River, NY

    As of July '25, Rentcast reports the average rent in Wading River, NY is $4,260, with a year-over-year rent change of 9.0%. Per bedroom, the median rent as of July '25 in Wading River, NY is studios: $2,000, 1-bedrooms: $2,250, 2-bedrooms: $2,570, 3-bedrooms: $5,120, 4-bedrooms: $5,500. The most common rental property sizes in Wading River, NY are 3-bedroom and 4-bedroom, accounting for 52.8% and 47.2% of the rental stock.

    TypeMedian RentAverage Rent
    Average Rent$4,500$4,260
    Studio Rent $2,000$2,000
    1 Bed Rent $2,250$2,250
    2 Bed Rent $2,570$2,570
    3 Bed Rent $4,750$5,120
    4 Bed Rent $4,500$5,500
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    % of Rental Stock

    3 Bedrooms
    52.8%
    4 Bedrooms
    47.2%

    Property Listings — Wading River, NY

    As of Dec '25, Realtor.com reports that the median days on market for a home in Wading River, NY is 75. This is a increase of 20.0% from last year, suggesting that homes are sitting on the market longer than last year. The percentage of listed homes with a reduced price is 0.0%, representing a small inventory and little supply pressure on home prices.

    MetricZip Code AverageYear over Year % Change
    Median Listing Price
    		$799,00013.0%
    Listing Count
    		3133.0%
    Listings as % of Homes0.8%33.0%
    Days on Market
    		8333.0%
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    Demographics — Wading River, NY

    As of the latest ACS Survey released in 2023, Wading River, NY has a population of 8,560, which has decreased by -1.5% over the past 5 years. Wading River, NY is a moderately popular place for families, as children make up 19.1% of the population. The area has a highly educated workforce, with 47.8% of adult residents holding a bachelor’s degree or higher. There are some residents working remotely, with 13.5% reporting working from home.

    MetricLatest CensusYoY % Change
    Population
    		8,560-1.5%
    % Under 18
    		19.1%-14.7%
    % Seniors
    		16.9%14.2%
    % WFH
    		13.5%229.3%
    % w/ College Degree
    		47.8%1.7%
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    As of the latest ACS Survey released in 2023, Wading River, NY is a predominantly white area, with 87.2% of the population identifying as white. The white population has shrunk by 3.1% in the last 5 years. The second most common race or ethnicity in Wading River, NY is hispanic, making up 10.1% of the population. Foreign-born residents account for 9.3% of the population in Wading River, NY, and this percentage has increased by 47.6% as of the ACS Survey 5 years prior, suggesting more immigrants are calling the area home.

    Race and Ethnicity

    MetricLatest Census5-Year % Change
    % White
    		87.2%-3.1%
    % Black
    		1.2%-40.0%
    % Hispanic
    		10.1%40.3%
    % Asian
    		0.9%28.6%
    % Foreign Born
    		9.3%47.6%
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    Mortgage and Risk — Wading River, NY

    According to HUD data as of 2023, there were 123 mortgage originations in Wading River, NY, of which 89.0% of loans were conventional mortgages. The average loan-to-value was 56.0%, with 19.0% above 90% LTV (elevated). This implies medium mortgage risk in Wading River, NY. Investor activity is low, as 0.0% of loans were by investors. 13.0% of loans were cash-out refinances, suggesting many homeowners are tapping equity.

    Mortgages

    MetricZip Code Average
    Total Loan Originations
    		123
    % Conventional Loans
    		89.0%
    % Government Loans
    		11.0%
    % Investor Loans
    		0.0%
    % Second Loans
    		2.0%
    % Cash Out Refinance
    		13.0%
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    Rentals and Section 8 — Wading River, NY

    As of 2024, the percent of homes in Wading River, NY under the Section 8 program is 13.9%. This is considered low, suggesting that the neighborhood is sparsely composed of Section 8 homes. Section 8 opportunity is good when HUD pays more than market rent. 1-bedroom and 2-bedroom and 4-bedroom units appear to be good home sizes to consider for Section 8 housing in Wading River, NY, because HUD payments exceed market rent, while 3-bedroom units do not.

    Section 8 Market Size

    Total Units under HUD
    		7
    Total Units Section 8
    		7
    % Rentals under Section 8
    		13.9%
    % Occupied Section 8
    		N/A

    Section 8 Opportunity

    Home SizeHUD PremiumMarket RentMax HUD Rent
    1 Bedroom$900$2,250$3,150
    2 Bedroom$1,070$2,570$3,640
    3 Bedroom-$30$4,750$4,720
    4 Bedroom$560$4,500$5,060

    Affordability — Wading River, NY

    Home Price to Income Ratio

    MetricZip Code Average
    Home Price to Income Ratio4
    Median Home Price$722,000
    Median Household Income$147,000

    Wading River, NY — ZIP Code Boundary Map

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