At a Glance
Median Income
$145,875
$65,164 per capita
Home Value
$596,700
Zillow: $776,740
Median Rent
$1,344/mo
19.9% of income on rent
Violent Crime
119/100K
785/100K property
Bachelor's Degree+
46.9%
97.7% high school+
Unemployment
2.9%
1.4% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
28.8%
8.3% smoking rate
Avg Temperature
54°F
275 sunny days/yr
How East Massapequa Compares to the U.S. Average
Each bar shows East Massapequa's value as a percentage of the national average (100% = U.S. avg)
Thin vertical line = U.S. national average (100%)
Is East Massapequa a Good Place to Live?
B+
3.8 / 5.0 — Good
Based on economy, affordability, safety, and education metrics compared to national averages.
Economy & Jobs
East Massapequa residents earn a median household income of $145,875 , which is 94% above the national average of $75,149.
Per capita income is $65,164. The unemployment rate stands at 2.9% (19% below the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 1.4% of residents live below the poverty line. The area is home to 56,397 business establishments, including 3,828 restaurants.
Housing & Cost of Living
The median home value in East Massapequa is $596,700 , 112% above the national median of $281,900.
Zillow estimates the typical home at $776,740. Median rent is $1,344/month, with 19.9% of renters spending more than 30% of income on housing. The cost of living index is 107.9 (100 = national average). The median home was built in 1958.
Safety & Crime
East Massapequa reports 119 violent crimes per 100,000 residents
, which is 69% below the national average of 380/100K.
Property crime is 785/100K.
Education
46.9% of adults in East Massapequa hold a bachelor's degree or higher
(39% above the national average).
97.7% have completed high school. Local schools score 6.7/10 in standardized testing.
Climate & Weather
East Massapequa has an average annual temperature of 54°F (12°C).
Winters average 32°F in January while summers reach 75°F in July. The area gets 275 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 38.3 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 36.
Data Overview
People
Population20,142
Median Age45.7 yrs
Density5,959/mi²
Male / Female50% / 50%
Foreign Born13.6%
Veterans5.4%
Economy
A+
Median Income$145,875
Per Capita$65,164
Unemployment2.9%
Poverty1.4%
County GDP$130,222M
Avg Weekly Wage$1,489
Housing
A
Home Value$596,700
Rent$1,344
Ownership90.2%
Zillow$776,740
Housing Units7,227
Rent Burden19.9%
Crime
F
Violent119/100K
Property785/100K
Health
Obesity28.8%
Diabetes7.3%
Smoking8.3%
Heart Disease4.0%
Premature Death4,800/100K
Climate
Avg Temp54°F
Sunny Days275/yr
Rain38.3 in/yr
AQI36 (Good)
Elevation22 ft
Education
A+
Bachelor's+46.9%
High School+97.7%
Graduate+20.1%
School Score6.7/10
Community
2024 VoteR 52% / D 48%
Commute38 min
Broadband91.8%
Internet Speed177 Mbps
EV Stations7
Libraries63
Did You Know?
The median home in East Massapequa was built in 1958.
11.4% of residents use public transit to commute.
The nearest airport is John F Kennedy International (18 miles).
The Gini coefficient (income inequality) is 0.453 (U.S. avg: 0.490).
Natural hazard risk is rated "Relatively High" by FEMA.
10.3% of the population has a disability.
13.6% of residents are foreign-born.
Average internet download speed is 177 Mbps.
There are 3,828 restaurants in the area.
The county recorded 76 fatal vehicle crashes.