Mastic Beach, NY

Full City Profile · New York · Suffolk County County

3.8 /5.0
B+ Good
16,382 Population 3,343/sq mi density
$109,381 Median Income $37,401 per capita
$326,600 Home Value $493,063 Zillow
$2,342 Median Rent 51.0% income on rent
52°F Avg Temperature
B+
Overall
3.8 / 5.0
Good overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
B+
Economy
3.8 / 5.0
$109,381 median income, 6.5% unemployment
A+
Affordability
5.0 / 5.0
$326,600 home value, $2,342/mo rent
C+
Education
2.7 / 5.0
21.5% bachelor's degree or higher

Mastic Beach, NY

At a Glance

Median Income
$109,381
46% above
$37,401 per capita
Home Value
$326,600
16% above
Zillow: $493,063
Median Rent
$2,342/mo
101% above
51.0% of income on rent
Bachelor's Degree+
21.5%
36% below
86.4% high school+
Unemployment
6.5%
81% above
16.7% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
34.2%
7% above
14.2% smoking rate
Avg Temperature
52°F

How Mastic Beach Compares to the U.S. Average

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

Income
146%
Home Value
116%
Rent
201%
Poverty
135%
Bachelor's
64%
Unemployment
181%
Thin vertical line = U.S. national average (100%)

Is Mastic Beach 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

Mastic Beach residents earn a median household income of $109,381 , which is 46% above the national average of $75,149. Per capita income is $37,401. The unemployment rate stands at 6.5% (81% above the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 16.7% of residents live below the poverty line. The area is home to 56,343 business establishments, including 4,024 restaurants.

Housing & Cost of Living

The median home value in Mastic Beach is $326,600 , 16% above the national median of $281,900. Zillow estimates the typical home at $493,063. Median rent is $2,342/month, with 51.0% 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 1972.

Education

21.5% of adults in Mastic Beach hold a bachelor's degree or higher (36% below the national average). 86.4% have completed high school. Local schools score 6.1/10 in standardized testing.

Climate & Weather

Mastic Beach has an average annual temperature of 52°F (11°C). Winters average 32°F in January while summers reach 74°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 44.2 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 38.

Data Overview

People

Population16,382
Median Age38.7 yrs
Density3,343/mi²
Male / Female44% / 56%
Foreign Born7.8%
Veterans3.9%

Economy

B+
Median Income$109,381
Per Capita$37,401
Unemployment6.5%
Poverty16.7%
County GDP$139,014M
Avg Weekly Wage$1,522

Housing

A+
Home Value$326,600
Rent$2,342
Ownership82.5%
Zillow$493,063
Housing Units5,706
Rent Burden51.0%

Health

Obesity34.2%
Diabetes10.3%
Smoking14.2%
Heart Disease5.8%
Premature Death6,453/100K

Climate

Avg Temp52°F
Rain44.2 in/yr
AQI38 (Good)
Elevation11 ft

Education

C+
Bachelor's+21.5%
High School+86.4%
Graduate+7.4%
School Score6.1/10

Community

2024 VoteR 55% / D 45%
Commute38 min
Broadband94.0%
Internet Speed129 Mbps
EV Stations2
Libraries65

Did You Know?

Mastic Beach was founded in 2010.
The median home in Mastic Beach was built in 1972.
The nearest airport is John F Kennedy International (50 miles).
The Gini coefficient (income inequality) is 0.443 (U.S. avg: 0.490).
Natural hazard risk is rated "Relatively High" by FEMA.
10.6% of the population has a disability.
Average internet download speed is 129 Mbps.
There are 4,024 restaurants in the area.
The county recorded 154 fatal vehicle crashes.