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East Meadow, NY
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East Meadow, NY
At a Glance
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)
Is East Meadow a Good Place to Live?
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 2.5% (31% below 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 $780,911. 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.
Safety & Crime
East Meadow reports 26 violent crimes per 100,000 residents , which is 93% below the national average of 380/100K. Property crime is 602/100K.
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 56°F (13°C). Winters average 34°F in January while summers reach 77°F in July. The area gets 275 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 45.3 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 36.