Living in North Massapequa, New York
Cost of living, income, home prices, rent and demographics of North Massapequa · Census data 2020–2024
North Massapequa has 17,877 residents with a median age of 42.7. The median household income is $148,654 (73% higher than the New York median), the median home value is $634,900, the median rent is $2,302/month.
North Massapequa at a glance
- Population
- 17,877
- Median age
- 42.7State: 39.8
- Median household income
- $148,654State: $85,974
- Median home value
- $634,900State: $423,800
- Median rent
- $2,302/moState: $1,621
- Homeowners
- 94.7%
- Bachelor's degree or higher
- 49.9%
- Average commute
- 34 min
Is North Massapequa a good place to live?
Pros: Median household income 73% higher than the New York median; unemployment of 4.1%; a poverty rate of 4.9%.
Cons: Home values 50% higher than the state median; an average commute of 34 minutes.
The weather is best in June to September.
Cost of living in North Massapequa
Housing is the biggest part of the cost of living. In North Massapequa the median home value is $634,900, 91% higher than the U.S. median. Renters pay a median of $2,302 per month, which is 28.2% of household income. Homeowners with a mortgage pay $3,752 a month in housing costs.
North Massapequa median household income
The median household income in North Massapequa is $148,654 and the income per person is $63,500. 4.9% of residents live below the poverty line (New York: 14%).
Housing in North Massapequa: homes for sale and rent
- Housing units
- 6,372
- Owner-occupied
- 94.7%
- Renter-occupied
- 5.3%
- Vacant
- 0.8%Includes seasonal homes
- Median year built
- 1956
- Average household size
- 2.82
North Massapequa demographics
- Population
- 17,877
- Median age
- 42.7
- Under 18
- 18.9%
- 65 and older
- 18.3%
- Households
- 6,318
- Foreign-born
- 7.6%
- Veterans
- 3%Adults 18+
Hispanic or Latino can be of any race. Population history of North Massapequa ›
Education in North Massapequa
49.9% of adults 25 and older in North Massapequa have a bachelor's degree or higher (New York: 40.2%), and 20.2% have a graduate or professional degree.
Jobs and commute in North Massapequa
- Unemployment rate
- 4.1%State: 6.4%
- Average commute
- 34 minState: 33 min
- Work from home
- 16.2%
- Drive alone
- 67.5%
- Public transit
- 6.7%
- Walk to work
- 0.9%
- Homes with broadband
- 96.8%
North Massapequa vs nearby towns
| Town | Population | Median income | Home value | Rent |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| North Massapequa | 17,877 | $148,654 | $634,900 | $2,302 |
| South Farmingdale | 14,676 | $155,072 | $607,700 | $2,408 |
| Plainedge | 8,624 | $158,214 | $615,800 | $3,378 |
| Massapequa Park | 16,963 | $171,953 | $642,600 | $3,469 |
| Farmingdale | 8,474 | $122,980 | $559,700 | $2,520 |
| Massapequa | 21,389 | $181,846 | $693,200 | $2,631 |
| East Massapequa | 20,377 | $146,454 | $625,600 | $1,486 |
| North Wantagh | 11,940 | $156,738 | $624,400 | $1,375 |
| Levittown | 51,904 | $146,068 | $590,500 | $2,656 |
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What is the median household income in North Massapequa, NY?
The median household income in North Massapequa is $148,654, 73% 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 North Massapequa?
The median home value in North Massapequa is $634,900, compared with $423,800 in New York.
How much is rent in North Massapequa?
The median gross rent in North Massapequa is $2,302 per month, about 28.2% of household income.
Is North Massapequa, NY a good place to live?
Pluses: median household income 73% higher than the New York median; unemployment of 4.1%; a poverty rate of 4.9%. Minuses: home values 50% higher than the state median; an average commute of 34 minutes.
What is the median age in North Massapequa?
The median age in North Massapequa is 42.7 years (New York: 39.8).
How long is the commute in North Massapequa?
The average commute to work in North Massapequa is 34 minutes; 16.2% of workers work from home.
What is the unemployment rate in North Massapequa?
The unemployment rate in North Massapequa is 4.1% (U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-year estimates 2020–2024).
How educated is North Massapequa?
49.9% of adults in North 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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