Living in Massapequa, New York
Cost of living, income, home prices, rent and demographics of Massapequa · Census data 2020–2024
Massapequa has 21,389 residents with a median age of 44.5. The median household income is $181,846 (112% higher than the New York median), the median home value is $693,200, the median rent is $2,631/month.
Massapequa at a glance
- Population
- 21,389
- Median age
- 44.5State: 39.8
- Median household income
- $181,846State: $85,974
- Median home value
- $693,200State: $423,800
- Median rent
- $2,631/moState: $1,621
- Homeowners
- 96.8%
- Bachelor's degree or higher
- 53.2%
- Average commute
- 37 min
Is Massapequa a good place to live?
Pros: Median household income 112% higher than the New York median; unemployment of 4.8%; a poverty rate of 2.4%.
Cons: Home values 64% higher than the state median; an average commute of 37 minutes.
The weather is best in June to September.
Cost of living in Massapequa
Housing is the biggest part of the cost of living. In Massapequa the median home value is $693,200, 108% higher than the U.S. median. Renters pay a median of $2,631 per month, which is 22.9% of household income. Homeowners with a mortgage pay $4,001 a month in housing costs.
Massapequa median household income
The median household income in Massapequa is $181,846 and the income per person is $72,177. 2.4% of residents live below the poverty line (New York: 14%).
Housing in Massapequa: homes for sale and rent
- Housing units
- 7,393
- Owner-occupied
- 96.8%
- Renter-occupied
- 3.2%
- Vacant
- 2.7%Includes seasonal homes
- Median year built
- 1956
- Average household size
- 2.97
Massapequa demographics
- Population
- 21,389
- Median age
- 44.5
- Under 18
- 20.6%
- 65 and older
- 18.1%
- Households
- 7,193
- Foreign-born
- 5.2%
- Veterans
- 3.4%Adults 18+
Hispanic or Latino can be of any race. Population history of Massapequa ›
Education in Massapequa
53.2% of adults 25 and older in Massapequa have a bachelor's degree or higher (New York: 40.2%), and 25.6% have a graduate or professional degree.
Jobs and commute in Massapequa
- Unemployment rate
- 4.8%State: 6.4%
- Average commute
- 37 minState: 33 min
- Work from home
- 15.7%
- Drive alone
- 67.4%
- Public transit
- 9.6%
- Walk to work
- 0.5%
- Homes with broadband
- 95.9%
Massapequa vs nearby towns
| Town | Population | Median income | Home value | Rent |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Massapequa | 21,389 | $181,846 | $693,200 | $2,631 |
| Seaford | 15,549 | $172,557 | $658,300 | $2,489 |
| Massapequa Park | 16,963 | $171,953 | $642,600 | $3,469 |
| East Massapequa | 20,377 | $146,454 | $625,600 | $1,486 |
| Wantagh | 18,365 | $179,362 | $706,600 | $2,270 |
| North Massapequa | 17,877 | $148,654 | $634,900 | $2,302 |
| Amityville | 9,588 | $106,285 | $569,800 | $2,247 |
| Bellmore | 15,954 | $161,674 | $681,800 | $2,160 |
| North Wantagh | 11,940 | $156,738 | $624,400 | $1,375 |
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What is the median household income in Massapequa, NY?
The median household income in Massapequa is $181,846, 112% 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 Massapequa?
The median home value in Massapequa is $693,200, compared with $423,800 in New York.
How much is rent in Massapequa?
The median gross rent in Massapequa is $2,631 per month, about 22.9% of household income.
Is Massapequa, NY a good place to live?
Pluses: median household income 112% higher than the New York median; unemployment of 4.8%; a poverty rate of 2.4%. Minuses: home values 64% higher than the state median; an average commute of 37 minutes.
What is the median age in Massapequa?
The median age in Massapequa is 44.5 years (New York: 39.8).
How long is the commute in Massapequa?
The average commute to work in Massapequa is 37 minutes; 15.7% of workers work from home.
What is the unemployment rate in Massapequa?
The unemployment rate in Massapequa is 4.8% (U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-year estimates 2020–2024).
How educated is Massapequa?
53.2% of adults in Massapequa 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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