New York · Metropolitan Area
Massapequa Park is a small city in New York with a population of 16,985. Residents earn $170,470 per year, which is 127% above the national average.
Based on current data, Massapequa Park 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. Massapequa Park stands out as an excellent place to live, with strong marks across most quality-of-life indicators.
The median household income in Massapequa Park is $170,470, which is significantly higher than the national average — 127% above $75,149. This places Massapequa Park among higher-income communities. Unemployment stands at 3.2%, indicating a healthy job market. Only 3.2% of residents live below the poverty line, well below the national rate of 12.4%. Workers commute an average of 34 minutes.
The median home value in Massapequa Park is $626,300, making it a premium housing market at 122% above the U.S. median of $281,900. Renters pay a median of $2,886 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 Park is a highly educated community — 53.7% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, well above the national average of 33.7%. 97.5% have completed high school. Area schools have an average test score of 5.4/10.
Massapequa Park 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 | 95.0% |
| 21% above US avg | |
| Spanish | 5.0% |
| 63% below US avg |
| Median HH Income | $170,470 |
| 127% above US avg | |
| Per Capita Income | $64,153 |
| Avg Weekly Wage | $1,489 |
| IRS Avg AGI | $139,155 |
| Unemployment | 3.2% |
| 11% below US avg | |
| Poverty Rate | 3.2% |
| 74% 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 | 2.49% |
| Commute Time | 34.4 min |
| Work from Home | 14.0% |
| Census Median | $626,300 |
| 122% above US avg | |
| Zillow ZHVI | $776,740 |
| Median List Price | $749,000 |
| Median List Price | $749,000 |
| $/Sq Ft | $505 |
| Homes Sold | 4 |
| Sale-to-List Ratio | 102.3% |
| Price Drops | 8.3% |
| Inventory | 12 |
| Census Median Rent | $2,886 |
| 148% above US avg |
| Studio | $1,215 |
| 1 Bedroom | $1,315 |
| 2 Bedrooms | $1,579 |
| 3 Bedrooms | $1,976 |
| 4 Bedrooms | $2,193 |
| Owner-Occupied | 98.0% |
| Avg Tax (IRS) | $15,590 |
| 345% above US avg | |
| Effective Rate | 2.49% |
| Obesity | 27.6% |
| 14% below US avg | |
| Diabetes | 6.6% |
| Heart Disease | 4.1% |
| High Blood Pressure | 25.5% |
| Asthma | 10.0% |
| COPD | 4.0% |
| Stroke | 2.1% |
| Binge Drinking | 19.6% |
| Physical Inactivity | 18.1% |
| Depression | 16.4% |
| Mental Distress | 14.8% |
| Physical Distress | 9.9% |
| Insurance Rate | 97.4% |
| Checkup Rate | 79.3% |
| 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 | 25 ft (8 m) |
| Area | 2.2 sq mi (5.7 km²) |
| Population Density | 7,756/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 40.6809°N, 73.4497°W |
| County FIPS | 36059 |
Winner: Republican by 4.2 points
| Bachelor's Degree+ | 53.7% |
| 59% above US avg | |
| High School+ | 97.5% |
| School Test Score | 5.39 |
| RUCC Code 1 | Metro — 1 million+ |
| Population Density | 7,756/sq mi |
| Total Area | 2.2 sq mi |
| Public Libraries | 63 |
| Healthcare Facilities | 6,152 |
| Restaurants | 3,828 |
| Retail Stores | 5,602 |
| Fatal Crashes (County/yr) | 76 |
| Avg Commute | 34.4 min |
| Work from Home | 14.0% |