At a Glance
Median Income
$179,844
$70,713 per capita
Home Value
$661,900
Zillow: $786,608
Median Rent
$2,500/mo
19.2% of income on rent
Violent Crime
119/100K
785/100K property
Bachelor's Degree+
51.6%
97.1% high school+
Unemployment
3.3%
1.8% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
27.3%
8.2% smoking rate
Avg Temperature
54°F
275 sunny days/yr
How Massapequa Compares to the U.S. Average
Each bar shows Massapequa's value as a percentage of the national average (100% = U.S. avg)
Thin vertical line = U.S. national average (100%)
Is Massapequa a Good Place to Live?
B+
3.9 / 5.0 — Good
Based on economy, affordability, safety, and education metrics compared to national averages.
Economy & Jobs
Massapequa residents earn a median household income of $179,844 , which is 139% above the national average of $75,149.
Per capita income is $70,713. The unemployment rate stands at 3.3% (8% below the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 1.8% 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 Massapequa is $661,900 , 135% above the national median of $281,900.
Zillow estimates the typical home at $786,608. Median rent is $2,500/month, with 19.2% 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 1956.
Safety & Crime
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
51.6% of adults in Massapequa hold a bachelor's degree or higher
(53% above the national average).
97.1% have completed high school. Local schools score 6.7/10 in standardized testing.
Climate & Weather
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
Population21,822
Median Age43.6 yrs
Density6,130/mi²
Male / Female49% / 52%
Foreign Born13.6%
Veterans3.6%
Economy
A+
Median Income$179,844
Per Capita$70,713
Unemployment3.3%
Poverty1.8%
County GDP$130,222M
Avg Weekly Wage$1,489
Housing
A+
Home Value$661,900
Rent$2,500
Ownership96.9%
Zillow$786,608
Housing Units7,557
Rent Burden19.2%
Crime
F
Violent119/100K
Property785/100K
Health
Obesity27.3%
Diabetes6.5%
Smoking8.2%
Heart Disease4.0%
Premature Death4,800/100K
Climate
Avg Temp54°F
Sunny Days275/yr
Rain38.3 in/yr
AQI36 (Good)
Elevation11 ft
Education
A+
Bachelor's+51.6%
High School+97.1%
Graduate+24.5%
School Score6.7/10
Community
2024 VoteR 52% / D 48%
Commute37 min
Broadband95.8%
Internet Speed177 Mbps
EV Stations2
Libraries63
Did You Know?
The median home in Massapequa was built in 1956.
10.2% of residents use public transit to commute.
The nearest airport is John F Kennedy International (16 miles).
The Gini coefficient (income inequality) is 0.453 (U.S. avg: 0.490).
Natural hazard risk is rated "Relatively High" by FEMA.
7.6% 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.
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