Wading River, NY 11792 - Home Prices, Rental Trends, Listings & Demographics | Prop:Metrics

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

20.0% 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

N/A

Home Price Trends — Wading River, NY

As of Nov '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 Type	Median Home Value	YoY % Change
All Homes	$722,000	4.7%
Single Family	$723,000	4.6%
Condos	N/A	N/A

Cost per Home Size

Home Size	Median Home Value	YoY % Change
1 Bed

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.

Type	Median Rent	Average 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 Nov '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.

Metric	Zip Code Average	Year over Year % Change
Median Listing Price	$799,000	4.0%
Listing Count	45	45.0%
Listings as % of Homes	0.8%	45.0%
Days on Market	75	20.0%

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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.

Metric	Latest Census	YoY % 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

Metric	Latest Census	5-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

Metric	Zip 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 Size	HUD Premium	Market Rent	Max 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

Wading River, NY—11792

Key Metrics at a Glance

Home Price Trends — Wading River, NY

Cost per Home Type

Cost per Home Size

% of Housing Stock

Rental Trends — Wading River, NY

% of Rental Stock

Property Listings — Wading River, NY

Demographics — Wading River, NY

Race and Ethnicity

Mortgage and Risk — Wading River, NY

Mortgages

Rentals and Section 8 — Wading River, NY

Section 8 Market Size

Section 8 Opportunity

Affordability — Wading River, NY

Home Price to Income Ratio

Wading River, NY — ZIP Code Boundary Map

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Frequently Asked Questions

Metric	Zip Code Average
Home Price to Income Ratio	4
Median Home Price	$722,000
Median Household Income	$147,000

Wading River, NY—11792

Key Metrics at a Glance

Home Price Trends — Wading River, NY

Cost per Home Type

Cost per Home Size

% of Housing Stock

Rental Trends — Wading River, NY

% of Rental Stock

Property Listings — Wading River, NY

Demographics — Wading River, NY

Race and Ethnicity

Mortgage and Risk — Wading River, NY

Mortgages

Rentals and Section 8 — Wading River, NY

Section 8 Market Size

Section 8 Opportunity

Affordability — Wading River, NY

Home Price to Income Ratio

Wading River, NY — ZIP Code Boundary Map

Nearby ZIP Codes

Shoreham, NY

Ridge, NY

Calverton, NY

Manorville, NY

Rocky Point, NY

Frequently Asked Questions

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