How long do people stay in their homes in Wading River, NY?
15.7% (±7.2 points) of households in Wading River, NY moved into their current home in 2020 or later (2020–2024 American Community Survey).
28.1% have lived in it since before 2000.
Figures last updated on .
- Moved in 2020 or later
- 15.7% (±7.2 points)
- Since before 2000
- 28.1%
When households in Wading River moved in
| Moved in | Wading River | Suffolk County | New York | United States |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2023 or later | 5.6% (±4.2 points) | 2.1% | 3.6% | 4.6% |
| 2020 to 2022 | 10.1% (±5.9 points) | 13.4% | 16.9% | 20.2% |
| 2010 to 2019 | 33.0% (±9.5 points) | 32.6% | 36.5% | 39.6% |
| 2000 to 2009 | 23.0% (±11.1 points) | 20.2% | 17.8% | 16.4% |
| 1990 to 1999 | 18.0% (±7.3 points) | 14.6% | 11.7% | 9.6% |
| 1989 or earlier | 10.1% (±3.9 points) | 17.0% | 13.5% | 9.5% |
A high share of recent movers usually means more renting households and more turnover; a high share of long-time residents usually means more owners who have stayed.
In Wading River, the share of households that moved in since 2020 is not measurably different from Suffolk County (15.5%).
It is not measurably different from New York (20.5%).
It is lower than the national figure (24.8%).
Households that moved in since 2020 in places near Wading River
| Place | Distance | Households that moved in since 2020 | Compared with this place |
|---|---|---|---|
| Wading River | — | 15.7% (±7.2 points) | — |
| East Shoreham | 3.2 mi | 10.4% (±4.2 points) | Not measurably different |
| Calverton | 3.2 mi | 19.0% (±6.7 points) | Not measurably different |
| Baiting Hollow | 3.7 mi | 13.8% (±6.3 points) | Not measurably different |
| Village of Shoreham | 4.8 mi | 15.8% (±8.8 points) | Not measurably different |
| Ridge | 5.1 mi | 14.8% (±3.9 points) | Not measurably different |
| Rocky Point | 6.4 mi | 13.2% (±4.0 points) | Not measurably different |
| Manorville | 6.5 mi | 19.1% (±4.8 points) | Not measurably different |
| Riverhead (community) | 7.2 mi | 17.2% (±4.2 points) | Not measurably different |
None of the nearby places differs measurably from this one on this figure.
Distance is measured in a straight line between the Census Bureau’s internal points for each place.
Households that moved in since 2020 across Suffolk County, place by place
| Rank | Place | Households that moved in since 2020 |
|---|---|---|
| 44 (tie) | North Great River | 16.1% (±8.5 points) |
| 44 (tie) | West Babylon | 16.1% (±2.3 points) |
| 46 | Medford | 16.0% (±4.1 points) |
| 47 | Shirley | 15.9% (±2.9 points) |
| 48 | North Patchogue | 15.8% (±5.2 points) |
| 49 (tie) | Terryville | 15.7% (±4.8 points) |
| 49 (tie) | Wading River | 15.7% (±7.2 points) |
| 51 | Gordon Heights | 15.5% (±8.0 points) |
| 52 | St. James | 15.3% (±3.1 points) |
| 53 (tie) | Melville | 15.2% (±3.0 points) |
| 53 (tie) | North Sea | 15.2% (±5.5 points) |
| 55 (tie) | East Islip | 15.0% (±5.5 points) |
| 55 (tie) | Kings Park | 15.0% (±3.2 points) |
Showing 13 of 112 places in Suffolk County, ranked from highest to lowest.
Wading River is a census-designated place: an unincorporated community the Census Bureau draws for statistics, with no municipal government of its own.
It lies inside the Town of Riverhead, whose figures include it.
Survey years: 2020–2024 (American Community Survey 5-year estimates).
Margins of error are at the 90% confidence level.
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Questions about Wading River
How often do people move in Wading River?
15.7% of households in Wading River, NY moved into their home in 2020 or later (2020–2024 American Community Survey).
How many long-time residents does Wading River have?
28.1% of households in Wading River have lived in their home since 1999 or earlier.
Sources
- Selected Housing Characteristics (DP04), 2020–2024 ACS 5-year estimates — Wading River CDP, New York
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DP04_0051PE, DP04_0051PM, DP04_0052PE, DP04_0052PM, DP04_0053PE, DP04_0053PM, DP04_0054PE, DP04_0054PM, DP04_0055PE, DP04_0055PM, DP04_0056PE, DP04_0056PM
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Figures last updated on .
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