East Massapequa, NY

Full City Profile · New York · Nassau County County

4.6 /5.0
A+ Excellent
20,142 Population 5,959/sq mi density
$145,875 Median Income $65,164 per capita
$596,700 Home Value $776,740 Zillow
$1,344 Median Rent 19.9% income on rent
53°F Avg Temperature
A+
Overall
4.6 / 5.0
Strong
A+
Economy
4.6 / 5.0
$145,875 median income, 4.5% unemployment
A
Affordability
4.4 / 5.0
$596,700 home value, $1,344/mo rent
A+
Education
4.8 / 5.0
46.9% bachelor's degree or higher

East Massapequa, NY

At a Glance

Median Income
$145,875
94% above
$65,164 per capita
Home Value
$596,700
112% above
Zillow: $776,740
Median Rent
$1,344/mo
16% above
19.9% of income on rent
Bachelor's Degree+
46.9%
39% above
97.7% high school+
Unemployment
4.5%
25% above
1.4% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
28.8%
10% below
8.3% smoking rate
Avg Temperature
53°F

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)

Income
194%
Home Value
212%
Rent
116%
Poverty
11%
Bachelor's
139%
Unemployment
125%
Thin vertical line = U.S. national average (100%)

Is East Massapequa a Good Place to Live?

A+
4.6 / 5.0 - Excellent
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 4.5% (25% above 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.

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 53°F (12°C). Winters average 32°F in January while summers reach 75°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 38.3 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 31.

Data Overview

People

Population20,142
Median Age45.7 yrs
Density5,959/mi²
Male / Female50% / 50%
Foreign Born11.3%
Veterans5.4%

Economy

A+
Median Income$145,875
Per Capita$65,164
Unemployment4.5%
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%

Health

Obesity28.8%
Diabetes7.3%
Smoking8.3%
Heart Disease4.0%
Premature Death4,800/100K

Climate

Avg Temp53°F
Rain38.3 in/yr
AQI31 (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
Broadband91.7%
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.
11.8% of the population has a disability.
11.3% 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.