Living in East Meadow, New York
Cost of living, income, home prices, rent and demographics of East Meadow · Census data 2020–2024
East Meadow has 36,821 residents with a median age of 43.1. The median household income is $133,971 (56% higher than the New York median), the median home value is $631,800, the median rent is $2,890/month.
East Meadow at a glance
- Population
- 36,821
- Median age
- 43.1State: 39.8
- Median household income
- $133,971State: $85,974
- Median home value
- $631,800State: $423,800
- Median rent
- $2,890/moState: $1,621
- Homeowners
- 89.5%
- Bachelor's degree or higher
- 48.6%
- Average commute
- 35 min
Is East Meadow a good place to live?
Pros: Median household income 56% higher than the New York median; unemployment of 4.8%; a poverty rate of 6.4%.
Cons: Home values 49% higher than the state median; an average commute of 35 minutes.
The weather is best in May–June and August–September.
Cost of living in East Meadow
Housing is the biggest part of the cost of living. In East Meadow the median home value is $631,800, 90% higher than the U.S. median. Renters pay a median of $2,890 per month, which is 46.9% of household income. Homeowners with a mortgage pay $3,617 a month in housing costs.
East Meadow median household income
The median household income in East Meadow is $133,971 and the income per person is $55,375. 6.4% of residents live below the poverty line (New York: 14%).
Housing in East Meadow: homes for sale and rent
- Housing units
- 12,240
- Owner-occupied
- 89.5%
- Renter-occupied
- 10.5%
- Vacant
- 3.6%Includes seasonal homes
- Median year built
- 1957
- Average household size
- 3.02
East Meadow demographics
- Population
- 36,821
- Median age
- 43.1
- Under 18
- 19.6%
- 65 and older
- 21.8%
- Households
- 11,796
- Foreign-born
- 19.9%
- Veterans
- 3.1%Adults 18+
Hispanic or Latino can be of any race. Population history of East Meadow ›
Education in East Meadow
48.6% of adults 25 and older in East Meadow have a bachelor's degree or higher (New York: 40.2%), and 22% have a graduate or professional degree.
Jobs and commute in East Meadow
- Unemployment rate
- 4.8%State: 6.4%
- Average commute
- 35 minState: 33 min
- Work from home
- 14.9%
- Drive alone
- 66.4%
- Public transit
- 7.8%
- Walk to work
- 2.3%
- Homes with broadband
- 92.4%
East Meadow vs nearby towns
| Town | Population | Median income | Home value | Rent |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| East Meadow | 36,821 | $133,971 | $631,800 | $2,890 |
| Salisbury | 12,412 | $162,478 | $664,300 | — |
| Uniondale | 33,148 | $124,684 | $539,000 | $2,494 |
| North Merrick | 12,366 | $161,554 | $675,800 | $2,906 |
| North Bellmore | 20,689 | $181,662 | $659,200 | $2,554 |
| Levittown | 51,904 | $146,068 | $590,500 | $2,656 |
| New Cassel | 14,551 | $155,443 | $509,100 | $2,134 |
| North Wantagh | 11,940 | $156,738 | $624,400 | $1,375 |
| Roosevelt | 18,885 | $135,069 | $477,400 | $2,565 |
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What is the median household income in East Meadow, NY?
The median household income in East Meadow is $133,971, 56% higher than the New York median of $85,974 (U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-year estimates 2020–2024).
What is the average home price in East Meadow?
The median home value in East Meadow is $631,800, compared with $423,800 in New York.
How much is rent in East Meadow?
The median gross rent in East Meadow is $2,890 per month, about 46.9% of household income.
Is East Meadow, NY a good place to live?
Pluses: median household income 56% higher than the New York median; unemployment of 4.8%; a poverty rate of 6.4%. Minuses: home values 49% higher than the state median; an average commute of 35 minutes.
What is the median age in East Meadow?
The median age in East Meadow is 43.1 years (New York: 39.8).
How long is the commute in East Meadow?
The average commute to work in East Meadow is 35 minutes; 14.9% of workers work from home.
What is the unemployment rate in East Meadow?
The unemployment rate in East Meadow is 4.8% (U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-year estimates 2020–2024).
How educated is East Meadow?
48.6% of adults in East Meadow have a bachelor's degree or higher.
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-year estimates 2020–2024 (margins of error apply, especially in small towns). Figures are in 2024 dollars.
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