Wading River, New York
Wading River is a community of 8,359 people in Suffolk County, New York.
Why visit Wading River
Townapedia lists 7 museums and landmarks, 16 parks and trails, 11 places to eat, 3 places to stay and 2 attractions in and around town.
Highlights include Benjamin King Woodhull House, Benson House, Wildwood State Park and Grumman Memorial Park.
July is the warmest month, with average highs of 83°F; January lows average 22°F.
Weather in Wading River
Forecast from the National Weather Service. Full forecast
About Wading River
Wading River is a hamlet and census-designated place (CDP) in Suffolk County, New York, United States, on the North Shore of Long Island. As of the 2020 census, Wading River had a population of 7,731. It is adjacent to Shoreham and shares a school district.
From the Wikipedia article Wading River, New York (this version), under CC BY-SA 4.0.
Things to do2
Museums and landmarks7
Benjamin King Woodhull House
Monument and historic site · National Register of Historic Places · 1.8 mi
Historic house in New York, United States
Benson House
Monument and historic site · National Register of Historic Places · 1.6 mi
Site of a World War II counterintelligence operation, NRHP-listed
Josiah Woodhull House
Monument and historic site · National Register of Historic Places · 2.8 mi
Historic house in New York, United States
Tuthill-Lapham House
Monument and historic site · National Register of Historic Places · 2.0 mi
Also known as Friendly Hall, historic home at Wading River in Suffolk County, New York
Wardenclyffe Tower
Monument and historic site · National Register of Historic Places · 4.3 mi
Early experimental wireless transmission station designed and built by Nikola Tesla
Parks, trails and playgrounds16
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4 more on the map.
Restaurants and cafes11
J & R's Steakhouse
Restaurant · Steak House · 2.8 mi
4362 Middle Country Road, Calverton
Su-Fr 11:00-22:00; Fr 11:00-23:00
Bean & Bagel Cafe
Cafe · Bagel · 2.7 mi
4426 Middle Country Road, Calverton
Mo-Fr 05:30-15:00; Sa 06:00-15:00; Su 06:00-14:00
Golden Jalapenos Cafe
Restaurant · Tex-Mex · 2.6 mi
4486 Middle Country Road, Calverton
Mo-Su 10:00-20:00
Dunkin'
Fast food · Donut, Coffee Shop · 1.6 mi
6346 Route 25A, Wading River
Mo-Th 05:00-20:00; Fr-Sa 05:00-21:00; Su 05:00-20:00
Where to stay3
Churches and places of worship4
Shopping2
Gas and EV charging4
Schools, colleges and libraries10
Healthcare1
Map of Wading River
60 places. The map loads OpenStreetMap tiles when you open it.
Climate by month
Monthly table
| Month | High | Low | Rain |
|---|---|---|---|
| Jan | 38°F | 22°F | 3.8 in |
| Feb | 40°F | 23°F | 2.7 in |
| Mar | 47°F | 29°F | 5.0 in |
| Apr | 57°F | 38°F | 4.2 in |
| May | 68°F | 47°F | 3.7 in |
| Jun | 77°F | 56°F | 4.0 in |
| Jul | 83°F | 63°F | 3.3 in |
| Aug | 81°F | 62°F | 3.8 in |
| Sep | 75°F | 55°F | 4.3 in |
| Oct | 64°F | 44°F | 4.7 in |
| Nov | 53°F | 35°F | 3.9 in |
| Dec | 43°F | 27°F | 5.1 in |
U.S. Climate Normals 1991-2020 for Baiting Hollow (4 mi away), NOAA NCEI.
People and cost of living
American Community Survey 5-year estimates, 2020-2024, U.S. Census Bureau. Estimates have margins of error, larger for small towns.
Disaster history
Suffolk County has had 25 federal disaster declarations since 2000, most often for hurricanes.
- 2024-10-21: Severe Storm And Flooding (Severe Storm)
- 2024-08-25: Severe Storm And Flooding (Severe Storm)
- 2023-03-15: Severe Winter Storm And Snowstorm (Snowstorm)
- 2021-09-05: Remnants Of Hurricane Ida (Hurricane)
- 2021-09-02: Remnants Of Hurricane Ida (Hurricane)
- 2021-08-22: Hurricane Henri (Hurricane)
OpenFEMA disaster declarations summaries.
Getting there and nearby towns
Calverton Executive Airpark (CTO) is the nearest airport with scheduled flights listed in OpenStreetMap, 3 miles away.
- East Shoreham 3 mi west, about 5 min by car
- Calverton 3 mi southeast, about 5 min by car
- Baiting Hollow 3 mi east, about 5 min by car
- Ridge 5 mi southwest, about 8 min by car
- Rocky Point 6 mi west, about 10 min by car
- Manorville 7 mi south, about 10 min by car
- Riverhead 7 mi east, about 12 min by car
- Middle Island 8 mi southwest, about 13 min by car
- Sound Beach 8 mi west, about 13 min by car
- Riverside 8 mi southeast, about 13 min by car
Drive times are estimates from straight-line distance, not routes.
Local news
Headlines from INDB, the NEMICO news database.
Reviews, tips and questions
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Sources and licences
- NCES EDGE (Public domain): public schools
- NOAA NCEI U.S. Climate Normals 1991-2020 (Public domain): climate by month
- OpenFEMA (Public domain): disaster declarations
- OpenStreetMap contributors (ODbL 1.0): places, airports, map data
- U.S. Census Bureau (Public domain): population, income, housing, education, commute
- Wikidata (CC0 1.0): elevation, founding date, time zone, website, landmarks and historic places
- Wikimedia Commons (see each image): photos
- Wikipedia (CC BY-SA 4.0): overview and history text
Photo credits
- Tuthill-Lapham House, Team jib, CC BY-SA 3.0
- The Last Gasps of Harvest Season, Sound Avenue, Wading River, New York - 20221124, Andre Carrotflower, CC BY-SA 4.0
- Benjamin King Woodhull House, Wading River, NY, DanTD, CC BY-SA 4.0
- BensonWinter, AnthonySuggs, CC BY-SA 4.0
- Beach Sunset, Chris Cook, CC BY 3.0
- Red alga 4× objective, Kelvinsong, CC BY 3.0
- Red alga 100× objective oblique 1, Kelvinsong, CC BY 3.0
- Red alga 40× objective oblique 2, Kelvinsong, CC BY 3.0
- Red alga 40× objective 2, Kelvinsong, CC BY 3.0
- Red alga 40× objective 1, Kelvinsong, CC BY 3.0
- Red alga 10× objective, Kelvinsong, CC BY 3.0
- Red alga 40× objective oblique 1, Kelvinsong, CC BY 3.0
- Red alga 100× objective oblique 2, Kelvinsong, CC BY 3.0
- Red alga 100× objective, Kelvinsong, CC BY 3.0
- Grave of Isaac Woodard Jr, U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs, Public domain
- Sunflower Face, Versha K Gupta, CC BY-SA 4.0
- Grave of Albert Paulsen, U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs, Public domain
- Ambystoma tigrinum 109010865, Dean Stavrides, CC BY 4.0
- Josiah Woodhull House, Team jib, CC BY-SA 3.0
- Josiah Woodhull House October 2018, Springfulutopia, CC BY-SA 4.0
- Ambystoma tigrinum 109010979, Dean Stavrides, CC BY 4.0
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