Wheatley Heights

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Wheatley Heights, NY

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A family-friendly suburb on Long Island with access to the city, beach, or the woods

Suburban Family-Friendly Great Location Great Schools Affordable

Located on Long Island, Wheatley Heights is perfect for renters looking for perfect mix of suburban, rural, and urban living. Although Wheatley Heights is a suburb of New York City, the area feels lush and secluded. Wheatley Heights is home to many parks, campgrounds, and open pastures. Although this suburb is perfect for all renters, the area is excellent for families. Wheatley Heights is diverse, has access to top schools, and offers affordable to upscale houses and apartments for rent. There are also plenty of family-friendly activities to do in or near town, including access to several scenic beaches like the Jones Beach State Park only 20 minutes away. There aren’t any subway stations in town, but residents can drive to any of the historic boroughs in about an hour or less.

Transportation

58

Somewhat Walkable

out of 100 WalkScore® Rating

You might be able to get out and walk when living in this area. Some errands can be accomplished on foot, but for others you’ll need a car.

46

Somewhat Bikeable

out of 100 BikeScore® Rating

You might be able to find places to ride your bike in this area, but you’ll most likely want your car for most errands.

Points of Interest

Parks and Recreation

  • Belmont Lake State Park
  • West Hills County Park
  • Bethpage State Park
  • Trail View State Park
  • Gardiner County Park

Airports

  • Long Island MacArthur
  • John F Kennedy International

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