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Wading river, NY — ZIP 11792

Population: 8,904 (Census ACS)

The median home value in ZIP 11792 (Wading river, NY) is $756,510 — up 4.5% over the past year. Homes sell for a median $733,750 after a median 33.5 days on market. 2 schools serve the area (NCES). FEMA's National Risk Index rates the county's overall natural-hazard risk Relatively High, with coastalflooding, icestorm, lightning the top-rated hazards. Cost of living is 15.5% above the US average (BEA, metro/state-level).

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$756,510

Median home value

+4.5%

1-year change

33.5

Median days on market

Relatively High

Hazard risk (county)

Home values & appreciation

Median home value
$756,510
1-year appreciation
+4.5%
3-year appreciation
+21.1%
5-year appreciation
+38.0%
10-year appreciation
+96.9%
All-time peak (2026-07)
$756,510
House Price Index (state)
420.6 (+5.3% YoY)

Sources: home value index (ZIP-level) · FHFA House Price Index (state-level)

Market activity

Median sale price
$733,750
Median list price
$748,888
Median price per sqft
$346
1-year sale-price change
+10.8%
Median days on market
33.5 days
Homes sold (recent period)
16
For-sale inventory
40
Sale-to-list ratio
102.1%
Active listings
29
1-year forecast
+2.3%
New listings (monthly)
12

Source: recent area sales and market data (ZIP-level)

Rents

Studio fair-market rent
$1,102/mo
1BR fair-market rent
$1,377/mo
2BR fair-market rent
$1,681/mo
3BR fair-market rent
$2,185/mo
4BR fair-market rent
$2,521/mo

Sources: market rent index (ZIP-level) · HUD Fair Market Rents (metro/county-level, 40th-percentile regulatory reference)

Affordability

Cost of living index (High)
115.5 (100 = US avg)
Electricity rate (state-level)
26.4¢/kWh
Natural gas rate (state-level)
$17.60/MCF
30-year mortgage rate (national)
6.66%
15-year mortgage rate (national)
6.00%

Sources: BEA Regional Price Parities (metro/state-level) · EIA energy rates (state-level) · Freddie Mac PMMS (national)

Schools

Total schools
2
Elementary schools
1
Middle schools
0
High schools
0
School districts serving the area
LITTLE FLOWER UNION FREE SCHOOL DISTRICT, SHOREHAM-WADING RIVER CENTRAL SCHOOL DISTRICT
Schools include
LITTLE FLOWER SCHOOL, WADING RIVER SCHOOL

Source: NCES school directory, 2022-23 (school-address-based)

Natural hazards & flood risk

Overall hazard risk (county)
Relatively High
Top hazards (county)
coastalFlooding, iceStorm, lightning, winterWeather, coldWave
Notable hazard ratings (county)
coastalFlooding: Very High · coldWave: Relatively High · earthquake: Relatively Moderate · hail: Relatively Low · heatWave: Relatively Moderate · hurricane: Relatively High
FEMA flood zone
X
Flood risk level
Minimal
Wildfire risk to homes (county)
Higher than 35% of US counties
Buildings in wildfire direct-exposure zone
31.3%
Radon potential (county)
Low radon potential — EPA Zone 3 of 3
EPA Superfund (NPL) sites within 5 mi
None
Nearest Superfund site
Brookhaven National Laboratory (USDOE) (7 mi)
EPA recommends radon testing for every home regardless of zone.

Sources: FEMA National Risk Index (county-level) · FEMA flood data (ZIP-level) · USDA Forest Service Wildfire Risk to Communities (county-level) · EPA radon zones + Superfund NPL

Climate (30-year normals)

Average annual temperature
52.0°F
Average high
61.0°F
Average low
43.0°F
Annual precipitation
49.2 in
USDA plant hardiness zone
7b (extreme annual low 5 to 10°F)

Sources: NOAA Climate Normals (30-year, nearest-station) · USDA Plant Hardiness Zone Map (2023)

Air quality

Air quality rating
Good
Median AQI (annual)
41
Days with Good air quality
278
Days with Moderate air quality
74
Days with Unhealthy air quality
2
Highest AQI recorded (year)
195

Source: EPA air quality data (nearest monitoring station, annual)

Walkability & transit

Walkability index
8.7 / 20
Transit service frequency
-99,999
Jobs reachable by car (30 min)
27,034
Jobs reachable by transit (45 min)
36,618

Source: EPA Smart Location Database (metropolitan block groups)

Amenities

National parks within ~60 mi
5
Nearest national park
Fire Island National Seashore (20 mi)
National parks include
Fire Island National Seashore, Sagamore Hill National Historic Site, Weir Farm National Historical Park
Airports within 30 mi
14
Nearest airport
Calverton Executive Airpark (CTO) (3 mi)
Nearest major airport
Long Island MacArthur Airport (ISP) (18 mi)
Hospitals nearby (~15 mi)
6
Hospitals include
BRIDGEPORT HOSPITAL, SOUTHWEST CONNECTICUT MENTAL HEALTH SYSTEM, PECONIC BAY MEDICAL CENTER
Avg hospital rating (CMS)
3.4 / 5
Best hospital rating nearby (CMS)
5.0 / 5
Solar radiation rating
Fair (3.9 kWh/m²/day)

Sources: National Park Service · FAA airport data · CMS hospital data · DOE/NREL (proximity-based)

Migration

Net migration (county)
-5,821 tax filers

Source: IRS county-to-county migration data (county-level, ~12-month lag)

Housing stock

Median year housing built
1,982
Housing built before 1970
39.8%
Housing built 2000 or later
18.3%
Median annual property tax
$10,001
Mean commute to work
27 min
Households with broadband internet
92.0%

Source: Census ACS 5-year estimates (ZIP-level)

Employment & development

Total county employment
559,257
Average weekly wage
$1,369
Top industries (by employment)
Health Care, Accommodation & Food, Construction
Annual residential building permits (county)
838

Sources: BLS QCEW (county-level) · Census Building Permits (county-level)

How it compares

ZIP 11792State medianUS median
Median home value$756,510$332,036$289,727
Median sale price$733,750$363,950$325,000
Median days on market34 days55 days51 days
Median annual property tax$10,001$4,500$2,006

State and US medians are computed across all US ZIP codes with sufficient public-data coverage, from the same sources as the figures above.

Area data compiled from public government, academic, and industry research feeds. Data sources →

Common questions

What is the median home value in ZIP 11792?
$756,510.
What is the median sale price in ZIP 11792?
$733,750.
How long do homes take to sell in ZIP 11792?
Median days on market: 33.5 days.
What is typical rent in ZIP 11792?
2-bedroom fair-market rent: $1,681/month (HUD FMR — a 40th-percentile regulatory reference, not market-observed).
What is the natural-hazard risk in ZIP 11792?
Overall risk: Relatively High (FEMA NRI, county-level). Top hazards: coastalFlooding, iceStorm, lightning, winterWeather, coldWave.
Is ZIP 11792 in a flood zone?
Minimal (FEMA NFIP). FEMA flood zone X.
What is the wildfire risk in ZIP 11792?
Risk to homes is higher than 35% of US counties (USDA Forest Service Wildfire Risk to Communities, county-level).
What is the radon potential in ZIP 11792?
Low radon potential — EPA Zone 3 of 3, county-level. EPA recommends testing every home regardless of zone.
Are there Superfund sites near ZIP 11792?
No current or proposed National Priorities List sites within 5 miles (EPA).
How many schools serve ZIP 11792?
2 schools (1 elementary) (NCES, 2022-23).
Is ZIP 11792 walkable?
Walkability index: 8.7/20 (EPA Smart Location Database).
What is the air quality in ZIP 11792?
Good. Median AQI: 41. (EPA AQI).
What is the cost of living in ZIP 11792?
Regional Price Parity: 115.5 (100 = US average) (High) (BEA RPP, metro/state-level).

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