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Massapequa Park, NY

Full City Profile · New York · Nassau County County

3.9 /5.0
B+ Good
16,985 Population 7,756/sq mi density
$170,470 Median Income $64,153 per capita
$626,300 Home Value $776,740 Zillow
$2,886 Median Rent 22.5% income on rent
54°F Avg Temperature 275 sunny days/yr
119 Violent Crime/100K 785 property/100K
B+
Overall
3.9 / 5.0
Good overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
A+
Economy
4.8 / 5.0
$170,470 median income, 3.2% unemployment
A+
Affordability
4.6 / 5.0
$626,300 home value, $2,886/mo rent
F
Safety
1.0 / 5.0
119 violent crimes/100K
A+
Education
5.0 / 5.0
53.7% bachelor's degree or higher

Massapequa Park, NY

At a Glance

Median Income
$170,470
127% above
$64,153 per capita
Home Value
$626,300
122% above
Zillow: $776,740
Median Rent
$2,886/mo
148% above
22.5% of income on rent
Violent Crime
119/100K
69% below
785/100K property
Bachelor's Degree+
53.7%
59% above
97.5% high school+
Unemployment
3.2%
11% below
3.2% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
27.6%
14% below
8.5% smoking rate
Avg Temperature
54°F
275 sunny days/yr

How Massapequa Park Compares to the U.S. Average

Each bar shows Massapequa Park's value as a percentage of the national average (100% = U.S. avg)

Income
227%
Home Value
222%
Rent
248%
Poverty
26%
Bachelor's
159%
Unemployment
89%
Crime
31%
Thin vertical line = U.S. national average (100%)

Is Massapequa Park 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 Park residents earn a median household income of $170,470 , which is 127% above the national average of $75,149. Per capita income is $64,153. The unemployment rate stands at 3.2% (11% below the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 3.2% 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 Park is $626,300 , 122% above the national median of $281,900. Zillow estimates the typical home at $776,740. Median rent is $2,886/month, with 22.5% 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 Park reports 119 violent crimes per 100,000 residents , which is 69% below the national average of 380/100K. Property crime is 785/100K.

Education

53.7% of adults in Massapequa Park hold a bachelor's degree or higher (59% above the national average). 97.5% have completed high school. Local schools score 6.7/10 in standardized testing.

Climate & Weather

Massapequa Park 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

Population16,985
Median Age42.6 yrs
Density7,756/mi²
Male / Female49% / 51%
Foreign Born13.6%
Veterans3.6%

Economy

A+
Median Income$170,470
Per Capita$64,153
Unemployment3.2%
Poverty3.2%
County GDP$130,222M
Avg Weekly Wage$1,489

Housing

A+
Home Value$626,300
Rent$2,886
Ownership98.0%
Zillow$776,740
Housing Units6,003
Rent Burden22.5%

Crime

F
Violent119/100K
Property785/100K

Health

Obesity27.6%
Diabetes6.6%
Smoking8.5%
Heart Disease4.1%
Premature Death4,800/100K

Climate

Avg Temp54°F
Sunny Days275/yr
Rain38.3 in/yr
AQI36 (Good)
Elevation25 ft

Education

A+
Bachelor's+53.7%
High School+97.5%
Graduate+22.8%
School Score6.7/10

Community

2024 VoteR 52% / D 48%
Commute34 min
Broadband95.6%
Internet Speed177 Mbps
EV Stations2
Libraries63

Did You Know?

The median home in Massapequa Park was built in 1956.
The nearest airport is John F Kennedy International (17 miles).
The Gini coefficient (income inequality) is 0.453 (U.S. avg: 0.490).
Natural hazard risk is rated "Relatively High" by FEMA.
7.9% 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.