Population
East Massapequa
20,142
Melissa
17,497
Median Income
East Massapequa
$145,875
Melissa
$137,875
Home Value
East Massapequa
$596,700
Melissa
$430,300
Rent
East Massapequa
$1,344
Melissa
$2,341
Crime Rate
East Massapequa
N/A
Melissa
0.36
Cost of Living
East Massapequa
198.7
Melissa
207.0
Avg Temp
East Massapequa
N/A
Melissa
N/A
Unemployment
East Massapequa
4.5%
Melissa
3.7%
How Similar Are East Massapequa & Melissa?
Melissa is East Massapequa's #21 most similar city
5 of 8 key metrics match within 10%
Population
East Massapequa
20,142
Melissa
17,497
East Massapequa has a 13% larger population than Melissa.
Political Leaning
East Massapequa
52.1%
Melissa
54.3%
Both cities lean Republican with similar vote shares — 4% difference.
Unemployment
East Massapequa
4.5%
Melissa
3.7%
East Massapequa has a 18% higher unemployment than Melissa.
Median Income
East Massapequa
$145,875
Melissa
$137,875
Both cities have similar median income — just a 5% difference.
Home Values
East Massapequa
$596,700
Melissa
$430,300
East Massapequa has a 28% higher home values than Melissa.
Education
East Massapequa
34.5%
Melissa
32.0%
Both cities have similar education — just a 7% difference.
Demographics
East Massapequa
71.2%
Melissa
66.5%
Both cities have similar demographics — just a 7% difference.
Cost of Living
East Massapequa
198.7
Melissa
207.0
Both cities have similar cost of living — just a 4% difference.
5 out of 8 key metrics match within 10%. East Massapequa and Melissa share several key characteristics.
At a Glance
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East Massapequa
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Melissa
East Massapequa leads in 4 of 8 categories
Cost of Living & Affordability — East Massapequa leads
Source: City Stats Index / HUDMelissa has a fair market rent (1br) of $1,648 vs $2,379 in East Massapequa (44% lower). Melissa has a fair market rent (2br) of $1,931 vs $2,747 in East Massapequa (42% lower). East Massapequa scores 178.4 on the transportation index (100 = national avg) vs 210.8 in Melissa.
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Housing Market — East Massapequa leads
Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACSMelissa has a median property tax of $7,013 vs $10,001 in East Massapequa (43% lower). East Massapequa has a median rent of $1,344 vs $2,341 in Melissa (43% lower). East Massapequa has a median home value of $596,700 vs $430,300 in Melissa (39% higher).
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Vacancy Rate
Single-Family Homes
Jobs & Economy — Melissa leads
Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACSMelissa has a work from home of 29.3% compared to 12.8% in East Massapequa. East Massapequa has a per capita income of $65,164 vs $46,119 in Melissa (41% higher). Melissa has a unemployment rate of 3.7% compared to 4.5% in East Massapequa.
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Private Sector
Government Sector
Crime & Safety
Source: FBI UCRViolent Crime Rate (per 1K)
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Assault Rate (per 1K)
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Weather & Climate
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Schools & Education — East Massapequa leads
Source: NCES / U.S. Census BureauEast Massapequa has a high school diploma or higher of 55.7% compared to 43.2% in Melissa. East Massapequa has a bachelor's degree or higher of 34.5% compared to 32.0% in Melissa.
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Bachelor's Degree or Higher
High School Diploma or Higher
Demographics & Community
Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACSEast Massapequa has a population of 20,142, about 1.2x the size of Melissa (17,497). Melissa skews younger with a median age of 36.5 vs 45.7.
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East Massapequa
Melissa
Healthcare — Melissa leads
Source: CMS Hospital CompareMelissa: 5 vs East Massapequa: 3 for with emergency services. Melissa: 4.3 vs East Massapequa: 2.7 for avg cms rating (out of 5).
Nearby Hospitals
Avg CMS Rating (out of 5)
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Transportation & Commute — East Massapequa leads
Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACSMelissa has a work from home of 29.3% compared to 12.8% in East Massapequa. East Massapequa has a drive alone of 67.8% compared to 56.1% in Melissa.
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