Living in Massena, New York
Cost of living, income, home prices, rent and demographics of Massena · Census data 2020–2024
Massena has 10,238 residents with a median age of 42.6. The median household income is $51,458 (40% lower than the New York median), the median home value is $94,400, the median rent is $722/month.
Massena at a glance
- Population
- 10,238
- Median age
- 42.6State: 39.8
- Median household income
- $51,458State: $85,974
- Median home value
- $94,400State: $423,800
- Median rent
- $722/moState: $1,621
- Homeowners
- 55.4%
- Bachelor's degree or higher
- 25.1%
- Average commute
- 18 min
Is Massena a good place to live?
Pros: Home values 78% lower than the state median; an average commute of 18 minutes.
Cons: Median household income 40% lower than the New York median; unemployment of 6.5%; a poverty rate of 24.3%.
The weather is best in June to September.
Cost of living in Massena
Housing is the biggest part of the cost of living. In Massena the median home value is $94,400, 72% lower than the U.S. median. Renters pay a median of $722 per month, which is 32.5% of household income. Homeowners with a mortgage pay $1,106 a month in housing costs.
Massena median household income
The median household income in Massena is $51,458 and the income per person is $37,739. 24.3% of residents live below the poverty line (New York: 14%).
Housing in Massena: homes for sale and rent
- Housing units
- 5,340
- Owner-occupied
- 55.4%
- Renter-occupied
- 44.6%
- Vacant
- 8.2%Includes seasonal homes
- Median year built
- 1954
- Average household size
- 2.04
Massena demographics
- Population
- 10,238
- Median age
- 42.6
- Under 18
- 19.4%
- 65 and older
- 20.4%
- Households
- 4,904
- Foreign-born
- 4.8%
- Veterans
- 7.4%Adults 18+
Hispanic or Latino can be of any race. Population history of Massena ›
Education in Massena
25.1% of adults 25 and older in Massena have a bachelor's degree or higher (New York: 40.2%), and 11.4% have a graduate or professional degree.
Jobs and commute in Massena
- Unemployment rate
- 6.5%State: 6.4%
- Average commute
- 18 minState: 33 min
- Work from home
- 5.2%
- Drive alone
- 81.9%
- Public transit
- 0.7%
- Walk to work
- 2.7%
- Homes with broadband
- 87.9%
Massena vs nearby towns
| Town | Population | Median income | Home value | Rent |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Massena | 10,238 | $51,458 | $94,400 | $722 |
| Brasher Falls | 776 | $52,868 | $98,000 | $416 |
| Winthrop | 530 | $138,231 | $119,900 | — |
| Norfolk | 1,204 | $59,491 | $88,700 | $784 |
| Akwesasne | 4,089 | $51,868 | $177,800 | $979 |
| Norwood | 1,374 | $54,375 | $100,800 | $683 |
| Waddington | 1,062 | $73,750 | $182,300 | $337 |
| Madrid | 641 | $68,333 | $139,100 | $800 |
| Potsdam | 8,427 | $34,546 | $146,400 | $898 |
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What is the median household income in Massena, NY?
The median household income in Massena is $51,458, 40% lower 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 Massena?
The median home value in Massena is $94,400, compared with $423,800 in New York.
How much is rent in Massena?
The median gross rent in Massena is $722 per month, about 32.5% of household income.
Is Massena, NY a good place to live?
Pluses: home values 78% lower than the state median; an average commute of 18 minutes. Minuses: median household income 40% lower than the New York median; unemployment of 6.5%; a poverty rate of 24.3%.
What is the median age in Massena?
The median age in Massena is 42.6 years (New York: 39.8).
How long is the commute in Massena?
The average commute to work in Massena is 18 minutes; 5.2% of workers work from home.
What is the unemployment rate in Massena?
The unemployment rate in Massena is 6.5% (U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-year estimates 2020–2024).
How educated is Massena?
25.1% of adults in Massena 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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