At a Glance
Median Income
$106,491
$40,286 per capita
Home Value
$370,500
Zillow: $520,132
Median Rent
$2,055/mo
28.4% of income on rent
Bachelor's Degree+
17.6%
86.2% high school+
Unemployment
7.3%
5.5% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
32.9%
13.1% smoking rate
How Mastic Compares to the U.S. Average
Each bar shows Mastic's value as a percentage of the national average (100% = U.S. avg)
Thin vertical line = U.S. national average (100%)
Is Mastic 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 residents earn a median household income of $106,491 , which is 42% above the national average of $75,149.
Per capita income is $40,286. The unemployment rate stands at 7.3% (103% above the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 5.5% 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 is $370,500 , 31% above the national median of $281,900.
Zillow estimates the typical home at $520,132. Median rent is $2,055/month, with 28.4% 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 1976.
Education
17.6% of adults in Mastic hold a bachelor's degree or higher
(48% below the national average).
86.2% have completed high school. Local schools score 6.1/10 in standardized testing.
Climate & Weather
Mastic 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
Population15,031
Median Age31.9 yrs
Density3,894/mi²
Male / Female50% / 51%
Foreign Born15.6%
Veterans3.2%
Economy
A
Median Income$106,491
Per Capita$40,286
Unemployment7.3%
Poverty5.5%
County GDP$139,014M
Avg Weekly Wage$1,522
Housing
A+
Home Value$370,500
Rent$2,055
Ownership81.9%
Zillow$520,132
Housing Units4,650
Rent Burden28.4%
Health
Obesity32.9%
Diabetes9.8%
Smoking13.1%
Heart Disease5.4%
Premature Death6,453/100K
Climate
Avg Temp52°F
Rain44.2 in/yr
AQI38 (Good)
Elevation44 ft
Education
C
Bachelor's+17.6%
High School+86.2%
Graduate+6.6%
School Score6.1/10
Community
2024 VoteR 55% / D 45%
Commute34 min
Broadband94.9%
Internet Speed129 Mbps
EV Stations2
Libraries65
Did You Know?
The median home in Mastic was built in 1976.
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.
8.8% of the population has a disability.
15.6% of residents are foreign-born.
Average internet download speed is 129 Mbps.
There are 4,024 restaurants in the area.
The county recorded 154 fatal vehicle crashes.