New York · Metropolitan Area
Massapequa is a small city in New York with a population of 21,822. Residents earn $179,844 per year, which is 139% above the national average.
Based on current data, Massapequa receives an overall livability score of 4.8 out of 5.0, earning a grade of A+. Key strengths include above-average household incomes, low unemployment, a highly educated population, a low poverty rate. Areas to be aware of include high housing costs, long commute times. Massapequa stands out as an excellent place to live, with strong marks across most quality-of-life indicators.
The median household income in Massapequa is $179,844, which is significantly higher than the national average — 139% above $75,149. This places Massapequa among higher-income communities. Unemployment stands at 3.3%, indicating a healthy job market. Only 1.8% of residents live below the poverty line, well below the national rate of 12.4%. Workers commute an average of 37 minutes, longer than the typical American commute of 28 minutes.
The median home value in Massapequa is $661,900, making it a premium housing market at 135% above the U.S. median of $281,900. Renters pay a median of $2,500 per month, significantly above the national average of $1,163. A price-to-income ratio of 3.7x indicates a reasonably affordable housing market.
Massapequa is a highly educated community — 51.6% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, well above the national average of 33.7%. 97.1% have completed high school. Area schools have an average test score of 5.4/10.
Massapequa experiences four distinct seasons with an average temperature of 54°F. 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 36.
| English Only | 91.3% |
| 16% above US avg | |
| Spanish | 8.7% |
| 35% below US avg |
| Median HH Income | $179,844 |
| 139% above US avg | |
| Per Capita Income | $70,713 |
| Avg Weekly Wage | $1,489 |
| IRS Avg AGI | $139,155 |
| Unemployment | 3.3% |
| 8% below US avg | |
| Poverty Rate | 1.8% |
| 85% below US avg | |
| Establishments (County) | 56,397 |
| County GDP | $130,222M |
| Restaurants | 3,828 |
| Healthcare | 6,152 |
| Retail | 5,602 |
| Manufacturing | 820 |
| Property Tax (IRS) | $15,590 |
| 345% above US avg | |
| Effective Tax Rate | 2.36% |
| Commute Time | 36.6 min |
| Work from Home | 14.5% |
| Census Median | $661,900 |
| 135% above US avg | |
| Zillow ZHVI | $786,608 |
| Median List Price | $735,000 |
| Median List Price | $735,000 |
| $/Sq Ft | $535 |
| Homes Sold | 9 |
| Sale-to-List Ratio | 102.5% |
| Price Drops | 4.4% |
| Inventory | 23 |
| Census Median Rent | $2,500 |
| 115% above US avg | |
| Zillow Rent (ZORI) | $3,283 |
| Studio | $1,215 |
| 1 Bedroom | $1,315 |
| 2 Bedrooms | $1,579 |
| 3 Bedrooms | $1,976 |
| 4 Bedrooms | $2,193 |
| Owner-Occupied | 96.9% |
| Avg Tax (IRS) | $15,590 |
| 345% above US avg | |
| Effective Rate | 2.36% |
| Obesity | 27.3% |
| 15% below US avg | |
| Diabetes | 6.5% |
| Heart Disease | 4.0% |
| High Blood Pressure | 25.1% |
| Asthma | 10.0% |
| COPD | 3.8% |
| Stroke | 2.0% |
| Binge Drinking | 19.8% |
| Physical Inactivity | 17.6% |
| Depression | 16.4% |
| Mental Distress | 14.8% |
| Physical Distress | 9.7% |
| Insurance Rate | 99.1% |
| Checkup Rate | 79.4% |
| Premature Death | 4,800/100K |
| Food Environment | 9.9/10 |
| Exercise Access | 98.6% |
| Healthcare Facilities | 6,152 |
| Fatal Crashes (County/yr) | 76 |
| Annual Average | 53.5°F |
| 1% below US avg | |
| January Average | 32°F (0°C) |
| July Average | 75°F (24°C) |
| Annual Rainfall | 38.3 inches |
| 1% above US avg |
| AQI Median | 36.0 |
| Rating | Good |
| Elevation | 11 ft (3 m) |
| Area | 3.6 sq mi (9.2 km²) |
| Population Density | 6,130/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 40.6683°N, 73.4715°W |
| County FIPS | 36059 |
Winner: Republican by 4.2 points
| Bachelor's Degree+ | 51.6% |
| 53% above US avg | |
| High School+ | 97.1% |
| School Test Score | 5.39 |
| RUCC Code 1 | Metro — 1 million+ |
| Population Density | 6,130/sq mi |
| Total Area | 3.6 sq mi |
| EV Charging Stations | 2 |
| Alt Fuel Stations | 4 |
| Public Libraries | 63 |
| Healthcare Facilities | 6,152 |
| Restaurants | 3,828 |
| Retail Stores | 5,602 |
| Fatal Crashes (County/yr) | 76 |
| Avg Commute | 36.6 min |
| Work from Home | 14.5% |