At a Glance
Median Income
$61,250
$31,193 per capita
Home Value
$96,900
Zillow: $177,168
Median Rent
$584/mo
23.6% of income on rent
Bachelor's Degree+
23.9%
96.0% high school+
Unemployment
5.3%
10.6% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
41.1%
19.2% smoking rate
How Massena Compares to the U.S. Average
Each bar shows Massena's value as a percentage of the national average (100% = U.S. avg)
Thin vertical line = U.S. national average (100%)
Is Massena a Good Place to Live?
B+
3.8 / 5.0 - Good
Based on economy, affordability, safety, and education metrics compared to national averages.
Economy & Jobs
Massena residents earn a median household income of $61,250 , which is 18% below the national average of $75,149.
Per capita income is $31,193. The unemployment rate stands at 5.3% (47% above the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 10.6% of residents live below the poverty line. The area is home to 541 business establishments, including 31 restaurants.
Housing & Cost of Living
The median home value in Massena is $96,900 , 66% below the national median of $281,900.
Zillow estimates the typical home at $177,168. Median rent is $584/month, with 23.6% of renters spending more than 30% of income on housing. The cost of living index is 87.8 (100 = national average). The median home was built in 1966.
Education
23.9% of adults in Massena hold a bachelor's degree or higher
(29% below the national average).
96.0% have completed high school. Local schools score 5.9/10 in standardized testing.
Climate & Weather
Massena has an average annual temperature of 49°F (10°C).
Winters average 21°F in January while summers reach 75°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 36.5 inches.
Data Overview
People
Population410
Median Age32.6 yrs
Density594/mi²
Male / Female48% / 52%
Foreign Born1.2%
Veterans3.3%
Economy
B+
Median Income$61,250
Per Capita$31,193
Unemployment5.3%
Poverty10.6%
County GDP$991M
Avg Weekly Wage$942
Housing
A+
Home Value$96,900
Rent$584
Ownership64.4%
Zillow$177,168
Housing Units181
Rent Burden23.6%
Health
Obesity41.1%
Diabetes10.4%
Smoking19.2%
Heart Disease6.1%
Premature Death7,565/100K
Climate
Avg Temp49°F
Rain36.5 in/yr
Elevation1,218 ft
Education
C+
Bachelor's+23.9%
High School+96.0%
Graduate+2.3%
School Score5.9/10
Community
2024 VoteR 70% / D 29%
Commute29 min
Broadband86.5%
Internet Speed85 Mbps
EV Stations1
Libraries6
Did You Know?
Massena was founded in 1886.
The median home in Massena was built in 1966.
The nearest airport is Des Moines International (58 miles).
The Gini coefficient (income inequality) is 0.469 (U.S. avg: 0.490).
Natural hazard risk is rated "Relatively Low" by FEMA.
9.8% of the population has a disability.
The county recorded 2 fatal vehicle crashes.