The story of this market
The typical home in ZIP 11977 sells for about $1,999,000, or $303 per square foot.
Prices are up +4.8% from a year ago, so sellers still have some momentum. Homes take about 52 days to sell. HUD's fair market rent for a two-bedroom is $1,886 a month.
ZIP 11977 — Town of Southampton
The Wading River housing market remains stable with a median home value of $753,380, reflecting a 4.8% year-over-year increase. Inventory is constrained with 40 active listings, and the market is driven by demand for single-family homes in a semi-rural setting. Specific figures for sales count, months of supply, and sale-to-list ratios are not currently published at the ZIP level.
Wading River is best suited for families and those seeking a quiet, semi-rural lifestyle with access to coastal amenities, rather than urban commuters or investors looking for high-density rental yields.
Median prices moved up 4.8% year over year.
Homes spend a median of 52 days on market with 0.0 months of supply — a fast-moving market.
0% of listings have cut prices · homes sell at 0% of asking — demand is holding steady.
no recorded foreclosure-ledger notices (0.0 per 10,000 residents) · unemployment 6.4% · poverty 5.4% — a stable, low-distress profile.
versus the prior ACS vintage
ZCTA 11792, Suffolk County, NY
The area is served by the Shoreham-Wading River Central School District, which is generally well-regarded for its academic performance and community-focused environment.
Located on the North Shore of Long Island, the area faces potential risks from coastal storms and wind, with insurance premiums influenced by proximity to the Long Island Sound.
Wading River maintains a blend of rural character and suburban residential growth, with limited large-scale commercial development, focusing instead on preserving its natural landscape.
Property taxes are levied by Suffolk County, the Town of Riverhead or Brookhaven, and the local school district; specific effective rates are not determinable without parcel-level assessment data.
Commuters typically rely on personal vehicles to access major employment hubs, with limited public transit options directly within the hamlet.
The area features significant natural amenities including Wildwood State Park, access to Long Island Sound beaches, and various local woodlands and trails.
The rental market is characterized by limited inventory, often consisting of single-family homes, with high demand and premium pricing.
The local economy is primarily residential with a mix of small businesses, retail, and proximity to the broader Suffolk County employment base.
Transportation is heavily reliant on private vehicle use via local roads and proximity to major Long Island highway corridors.
Development is largely constrained by local zoning aimed at maintaining the hamlet's historic and rural character.
Parcels are subject to school district, county, and town-level taxation, with potential special district levies for local utilities or fire protection.
Property insurance costs are impacted by coastal hazard exposure and regional market trends in Suffolk County.
Data retrieved from Census Reporter and World Population Review.
- Splish Splash Water Park4.36.3 mi
- Long Island Game Farm Wildlife Park4.25.2 mi
- Scott's Pointe4.19 mi
- Chuck E. Cheese4.216.6 mi
- Gr8skates4.49.6 mi
- Splish Splash Water Park4.36.3 mi
- Topgolf Holtsville4.119.5 mi
- Waterdrinker Family Farm & Garden4.46.7 mi
- Cowfish4.510.5 mi
- East Wind Long Island4.510.1 mi
- Splish Splash Water Park4.36.3 mi
- Long Island Aquarium4.46.1 mi
- Wildwood State Park4.510.2 mi
- Smith Point County Park4.611.3 mi
- Long Island Game Farm Wildlife Park4.25.2 mi
- Parrish Art Museum4.517.7 mi
- The Big Duck4.66.2 mi
- Tesla Science Center4.313.3 mi
- Southampton Arts Center4.716.1 mi
- Railroad Museum of Long Island4.76 mi
- Wildwood State Park4.510.2 mi
- Smith Point County Park4.611.3 mi
- Long Island Game Farm Wildlife Park4.25.2 mi
- Cupsogue Beach County Park4.75 mi
- Smith Point Beach4.811.3 mi
- The Ocean Resort at Bath and Tennis3.93.8 mi
- Silly Lily Fishing Station4.74.5 mi
- Mascot Dock and Marina4.717.7 mi
- Sandspit Marina4.418 mi
- Bellport Marina4.713.8 mi
- Pine Hills Golf and Country Club4.86.6 mi
- Swan Lake Golf Club4.27 mi
- Middle Island Country Club3.912.6 mi
- Cherry Creek Golf Links4.38.8 mi
- Indian Island Golf Course4.36.7 mi
- Tanger Outlets Riverhead4.56.1 mi
- Harbes Family Farm - Mattituck4.212 mi
- Lewin Farms4.29.9 mi
- Windy Acre Orchard4.47.1 mi
- Marshalls & HomeGoods4.36.4 mi
- Long Island MacArthur Airport4.321.4 mi
Theme parks, venues, golf, airports, museums, water and shopping across the area from Google Maps, ranked by popularity within the radius shown.
A large state park offering camping, hiking, and beach access on the Long Island Sound.
Key-figure check: median price diverges 62.3% from the nearest retained anchor (published ten-year series (2024)) — beyond the 12.5% tolerance; an automated validation case is open and the value publishes pending its verdict. Research outlier held out — this pass returned a median of $753,380 (62.3% off the retained reading), contradicting every independent anchor; the prior reading stands pending corroboration. Validation: the flagged $753,380 (-62.3% vs the published ten-year series (2024)) could not be independently corroborated and was reverted to the prior cycle value pending review; the case is under review in the Command Center.