At a Glance
Median Income
$128,770
$52,532 per capita
Home Value
$613,900
Zillow: $820,882
Median Rent
$2,539/mo
44.8% of income on rent
Bachelor's Degree+
44.2%
93.0% high school+
Unemployment
4.5%
3.1% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
27.3%
9.0% smoking rate
How East Meadow Compares to the U.S. Average
Each bar shows East Meadow's value as a percentage of the national average (100% = U.S. avg)
Thin vertical line = U.S. national average (100%)
Is East Meadow a Good Place to Live?
A
4.4 / 5.0 - Great
Based on economy, affordability, safety, and education metrics compared to national averages.
Economy & Jobs
East Meadow residents earn a median household income of $128,770 , which is 71% above the national average of $75,149.
Per capita income is $52,532. The unemployment rate stands at 4.5% (25% above the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 3.1% 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 Meadow is $613,900 , 118% above the national median of $281,900.
Zillow estimates the typical home at $820,882. Median rent is $2,539/month, with 44.8% 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 1957.
Education
44.2% of adults in East Meadow hold a bachelor's degree or higher
(31% above the national average).
93.0% have completed high school. Local schools score 6.7/10 in standardized testing.
Climate & Weather
East Meadow 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
Population35,806
Median Age43.8 yrs
Density5,683/mi²
Male / Female46% / 54%
Foreign Born20.1%
Veterans3.3%
Economy
A+
Median Income$128,770
Per Capita$52,532
Unemployment4.5%
Poverty3.1%
County GDP$130,222M
Avg Weekly Wage$1,489
Housing
B+
Home Value$613,900
Rent$2,539
Ownership89.7%
Zillow$820,882
Housing Units12,080
Rent Burden44.8%
Health
Obesity27.3%
Diabetes8.1%
Smoking9.0%
Heart Disease4.3%
Premature Death4,800/100K
Climate
Avg Temp53°F
Rain38.3 in/yr
AQI31 (Good)
Elevation82 ft
Education
A+
Bachelor's+44.2%
High School+93.0%
Graduate+19.6%
School Score6.7/10
Community
2024 VoteR 52% / D 48%
Commute35 min
Broadband91.8%
Internet Speed177 Mbps
EV Stations1
Libraries63
Did You Know?
The median home in East Meadow was built in 1957.
The nearest airport is John F Kennedy International (13 miles).
The Gini coefficient (income inequality) is 0.453 (U.S. avg: 0.490).
Natural hazard risk is rated "Relatively High" by FEMA.
11.3% of the population has a disability.
20.1% 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.