At a Glance
Median Income
$48,810
$33,264 per capita
Home Value
$99,200
Zillow: $126,036
Median Rent
$680/mo
32.9% of income on rent
Bachelor's Degree+
24.3%
86.2% high school+
Unemployment
6.6%
15.7% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
43.9%
18.0% 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+
3.6 / 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 $48,810 , which is 35% below the national average of $75,149.
Per capita income is $33,264. The unemployment rate stands at 6.6% (83% above the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 15.7% of residents live below the poverty line. The area is home to 1,108 business establishments, including 113 restaurants.
Housing & Cost of Living
The median home value in Massena is $99,200 , 65% below the national median of $281,900.
Zillow estimates the typical home at $126,036. Median rent is $680/month, with 32.9% 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 1954.
Education
24.3% of adults in Massena hold a bachelor's degree or higher
(28% below the national average).
86.2% have completed high school. Local schools score 4.5/10 in standardized testing.
Climate & Weather
Massena has an average annual temperature of 44°F (7°C).
Winters average 16°F in January while summers reach 70°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 33.9 inches.
Data Overview
People
Population10,234
Median Age43.5 yrs
Density2,259/mi²
Male / Female48% / 52%
Foreign Born5.0%
Veterans9.5%
Economy
C+
Median Income$48,810
Per Capita$33,264
Unemployment6.6%
Poverty15.7%
County GDP$2,709M
Avg Weekly Wage$1,316
Housing
A+
Home Value$99,200
Rent$680
Ownership58.9%
Zillow$126,036
Housing Units5,328
Rent Burden32.9%
Health
Obesity43.9%
Diabetes10.9%
Smoking18.0%
Heart Disease6.3%
Premature Death7,951/100K
Climate
Avg Temp44°F
Rain33.9 in/yr
Elevation217 ft
Education
C+
Bachelor's+24.3%
High School+86.2%
Graduate+11.8%
School Score4.5/10
Community
2024 VoteR 55% / D 45%
Commute17 min
Broadband86.6%
Internet Speed123 Mbps
EV Stations11
Libraries5
Did You Know?
Massena was founded in 1803.
The median home in Massena was built in 1954.
The nearest airport is Massena International-Richards Field (2 miles).
The Gini coefficient (income inequality) is 0.440 (U.S. avg: 0.490).
Natural hazard risk is rated "Relatively Low" by FEMA.
19.3% of the population has a disability.
Average internet download speed is 123 Mbps.
There are 113 restaurants in the area.
The county recorded 7 fatal vehicle crashes.