East Massapequa, NY — City Data, Demographics & Statistics
Nassau County · New York
City DNA
A unique fingerprint for East Massapequa based on 8 key metrics — compared to averages.
Quick Stats
Population
20,142
2023 ACS
Median Income
$145,875
2023
Median Home Value
$596,700
2023
Median Rent
$1,344
2023
Median Age
45.7
Unemployment
4.5%
Cost of Living Index
198.7
100 = national avg
East Massapequa is a city in Nassau County, New York, with a population of 20,142 according to the 2023 American Community Survey. East Massapequa is one of the communities in New York.
The median household income in East Massapequa is $145,875, and the median home value is $596,700. The cost of living index is 198.7 (where 100 = national average), and the median rent is $1,344 per month. The unemployment rate is 4.5%, and the median age is 45.7 years.
People & Demographics
Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS (2023)Population
Total Population
20,142
Male
10,075
50.0%
Female
10,067
50.0%
Median Age
45.7
Education & Household
Bachelor's or Higher
34.5%
High School or Higher
55.7%
Foreign Born
11.3%
Veterans
4.4%
Married
47.9%
Avg Household Size
2.9
Marital Status by Age
Race & Ethnicity
Diversity Index
0.443
Simpson's Index (0-1)
Largest Group
White
71.2%
Foreign Born
11.3%
Hispanic/Latino Ethnicity
Hispanic/Latino is an ethnicity, not a race. People of any race can identify as Hispanic. This percentage overlaps with the racial categories above.
Hispanic/Latino
13.4%
2,695 people
Not Hispanic/Latino
86.6%
Hispanic/Latino Detail
Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS (2023)Asian Detail
Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS (2023)Native Hawaiian & Pacific Islander Detail
Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS (2023)Languages Spoken
Total Speakers (5+)
18,955
English Only
86.6%
#1 Non-English Language
Spanish
1,250 speakers
Limited English
3.2%
Language Distribution
English Proficiency
Speaks English Very Well
96.8%
Limited English Proficiency
3.2%
Veterans & Military
Total Veterans
878
4.4% of population
Disability Rate
13.1%
115 with disability
Veteran Median Income
$49,564
Period of Service
Veteran Age Distribution
Male Veterans
870
99.1%
Female Veterans
8
0.9%
Veteran vs Non-Veteran Income
Veteran Income
$49,564
Non-Veteran Income
$58,318
Difference
-$8,754
-15.0% lower
Disability Status
With Disability
115
Without Disability
763
Disability Rate
13.1%
Ancestry & Heritage
Total Reporting Ancestry
17,828
#1 Ancestry
Italian
30.0% (6,040)
#2 Ancestry
Irish
18.3% (3,688)
#3 Ancestry
German
13.3% (2,670)
Top 20 Ancestries
Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS (2023)Families & Households
Total Households
6,966
Family Households
5,247
75.3%
Married Couples
4,169
59.8%
Non-Family Households
1,719
24.7%
Single Mother Households
841
12.1%
Single Father Households
237
3.4%
Living Alone
1,548
22.2%
Children Under 18
Total Children
3,369
In Married Couple
3,031
90.0%
With Single Mother
308
9.1%
With Single Father
30
0.9%
Family Income
Median Family Income
$180,222
Married Couple Income
$184,003
Single Mother Income
$116,513
Single Father Income
$233,375
Avg Family Size
2.9
Avg Non-Family Size
2.2
Grandparents w/ Grandchildren
367
Grandparents Responsible
16
Economy
Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS (2023)Income Overview
Median Household Income
$145,875
+99% vs national
Per Capita Income
$65,164
+75% vs national
Poverty Rate
2.8%
-80% vs national
Gini Index
0.4238
0 = perfect equality
Unemployment
4.5%
-14% vs national
SNAP Recipients
3.1%
of households
How East Massapequa Compares
East Massapequa vs Similar Cities
Compared to cities with 10,000 - 25,000 residents. East Massapequa is highlighted.
Median Household Income
East Massapequa, NY has a median household income of $145,875, making it the 1,412th highest median household income out of 28,123 cities in our database. This means that East Massapequa has a higher median household income than 95% of all the cities we measured.
Per Capita Income
East Massapequa, NY has a per capita income of $65,164, making it the 2,027th highest per capita income out of 28,123 cities in our database. This means that East Massapequa has a higher per capita income than 93% of all the cities we measured.
Poverty Rate
East Massapequa, NY has a poverty rate of 2.8%, making it the 26,772nd highest poverty rate out of 31,262 cities in our database. This means that East Massapequa has a higher poverty rate than 14% of all the cities we measured.
Unemployment Rate
East Massapequa, NY has a unemployment rate of 4.5%, making it the 13,034th highest unemployment rate out of 31,012 cities in our database. This means that East Massapequa has a higher unemployment rate than 58% of all the cities we measured.
Where Do You Stack Up?
Enter your household income to see how you compare to other households in East Massapequa. The median household income here is $145,875.
Income Distribution
Employment Snapshot
Unemployment Rate
4.5%
-10% vs NY avg
Labor Force
10,637
Employed
10,159
Mean Commute
33 min
How People Get to Work
Employment by Sector
Education & Workforce
Bachelor's Degree+
34.5%
of adults 25+
High School Diploma+
55.7%
of adults 25+
Median Age
45.7
Work from Home
12.8%
of workers
Top Occupations & Wages
Source: Bureau of Labor Statistics OEWS (2024)
Data represents the New York-Newark-Jersey City, NY-NJ metro area
Highest-Paying Job
Software Developers
Top Median Wage
$162.0K
per year
Occupations Tracked
20
Cost of Living
Overall Index
198.7
100 = national avg
+98.7 vs national average
Living Wage (1 Adult)
$87,414
per year
Living Wage (Family of 4)
$206,614
per year
Cost Index by Category
100 = national average. Higher = more expensive.
Fair Market Rent
Source: HUD
1 Bedroom
$2,379
per month
2 Bedroom
$2,747
per month
The median household income in East Massapequa, NY is $145,875, which is 99.2% above the national average of $73,224. Per capita income is $65,164. The poverty rate of 2.8% is lower than the NY state average of 10.6%. The Gini index of income inequality is 0.4238, where 0 represents perfect equality and 1 represents maximum inequality. The unemployment rate is 4.5%, compared to the state average of 5.0%. The labor force is 10,637. 34.5% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher. The average commute time is 33 minutes, with 12.8% working from home. About 67.8% of workers drive alone to work. The overall cost of living index is 198.7, which is 98.7% above the national average. Housing costs are above the national average at an index of 236.8. A single adult needs to earn approximately $87,414 per year to cover basic expenses.
Housing & Real Estate
Market SnapshotRedfin — January 2026
Median Sale Price
$725,000
Median List Price
$697,000
Price Per Sq Ft
$590
Days on Market
37
Active Inventory
23
Months of Supply
2.3
Seller's market
Market CompetitivenessRedfin
Sold Above List
80.0%
Off Market in 2 Weeks
0.0%
Sale-to-List Ratio
104.8%
Seller's market
Price TrendsRedfin
Market ActivityRedfin
Homes Sold
10
New Listings
10
Pending Sales
8
Price Per Square FootRedfin
Median Sale $/SF
$590
Median List $/SF
$540
East Massapequa vs Similar CitiesCensus ACS / Redfin
Compared to cities with 10,000 - 25,000 residents. East Massapequa is highlighted.
Median Home Value
East Massapequa, NY has a median home value of $596,700, making it the 2,188th highest median home value out of 27,993 cities in our database. This means that East Massapequa has a higher median home value than 92% of all the cities we measured.
Median Rent
East Massapequa, NY has a median rent of $1,344, making it the 5,259th highest median rent out of 22,337 cities in our database. This means that East Massapequa has a higher median rent than 76% of all the cities we measured.
Median Price Per Sq Ft
East Massapequa, NY has a price per square foot of $590, making it the 787th highest price per square foot out of 20,748 cities in our database. This means that East Massapequa has a higher price per square foot than 96% of all the cities we measured.
Rent Burden
East Massapequa, NY has a rent burden of 11.1%, making it the 20,701st highest rent burden out of 21,928 cities in our database. This means that East Massapequa has a higher rent burden than 6% of all the cities we measured.
Census Housing DataU.S. Census Bureau ACS 2023
Median Home Value
$596,700
Median Rent
$1,344
Total Housing Units
7,125
Vacancy Rate
2.2%
Owner Occupied
90.2%
Renter Occupied
9.8%
Median Property Tax
$10,001
per year
Monthly Cost (w/ Mortgage)
$2,775
Housing Types
Property TaxU.S. Census Bureau ACS 2023
Median Property Tax
$10,001
per year
Effective Tax Rate
1.68%
of home value
Median Home Value
$596,700
Estimated Mean Tax
$12,787
The effective property tax rate is calculated by dividing the median annual property tax ($10,001) by the median home value ($596,700). In East Massapequa, NY, this works out to an effective rate of 1.68%. This is above the national average of approximately 1.1%.
The current median sale price in East Massapequa, NY is $725,000 according to Redfin data. Homes spend a median of 37 days on the market. 80.0% of homes sold above asking price. The market has 2.3 months of supply. The median price per square foot is $590. The median rent is $1,344 per month (Census ACS). About 90.2% of housing units are owner-occupied. The median year homes were built is 1958. There are 7,125 total housing units. Homeowners pay a median annual property tax of $10,001. The effective tax rate is 1.68%, above the national average.
Crime data is not yet available for East Massapequa. The FBI UCR/NIBRS program does not cover all jurisdictions.
Natural Hazard Risk
Source: FEMA National Risk IndexRisk Score
97.1
Relatively High
Expected Annual Loss
97.7
Score (0-100)
Social Vulnerability
25.9
Score (0-100)
Community Resilience
97.0
Score (0-100)
Scores range from 0 (lowest risk) to 100 (highest risk) relative to all U.S. communities. Data from FEMA National Risk Index.
Disaster History & Federal Spending
Source: FEMATotal Declarations
31
Public Assistance
$4.7B
Individual Assistance
$207.4M
Most Common Type
Hurricane
12 declarations
Public Assistance by Category
Showing 20 of 40 disasters
PA = FEMA Public Assistance (infrastructure recovery). IA = Individual Assistance (homeowner/renter aid).
Flood Insurance (NFIP)
Source: FEMA NFIPTotal Claims
51,509
Total Claims Paid
$2,281,124,398
Avg Claim Payout
$44,286
County-level NFIP data from FEMA National Flood Insurance Program.
Hazard Mitigation
Source: FEMA Hazard Mitigation AssistanceMitigation Projects
49
Federal Funding
$53,199,555
Properties Protected
74
Avg Benefit-Cost Ratio
1.40
BCR
Top Mitigation Project Types
| Project Type | Projects | Federal $ |
|---|---|---|
| 202.2: Elevation of Private Structures - Coastal | 11 | $2,248,973 |
| 402.1: Infrastructure Protective Measures (Roads and Bridges) | 5 | $2,348,070 |
| 90.4: Mitigation Plan - Local Multihazard Mitigation Plan | 4 | $34,500 |
| 100.1: Public Awareness and Education (Brochures, Workshops, Videos, etc.) | 4 | $17,375 |
| 403.1: Stormwater Management - Culverts | 3 | $400,940 |
Federally funded projects to reduce future disaster risk. Only includes completed or obligated projects.
East Massapequa has a relatively high overall natural hazard risk rating according to FEMA's National Risk Index. The top hazard risks are winter weather, ice storm, coastal flood. The area has had 31 federal disaster declarations. The most common disaster type is hurricane (12 declarations). 51,509 flood insurance claims have been filed in the area. FEMA has obligated $4,665,403,586 in public assistance recovery funding. $207,353,440 has been distributed in individual assistance to disaster-affected residents. 49 hazard mitigation projects have been funded to reduce future risk.
Health
Community Health
Source: CDC PLACES
Obesity Rate
28.6%
7.5pp below the national average
Depression Rate
14.1%
9.4pp below the national average
Diabetes Rate
9.2%
2.7pp below the national average
Uninsured Rate
5.0%
5.6pp below the national average
Health Scorecard
Higher scores indicate better health outcomes relative to the national average (50 = average)
Health Outcomes
Age-adjusted prevalence rates. Green bars indicate rates below the national average; red indicates above.
High Cholesterol
39.0%
Arthritis
24.3%
Cancer (excl. skin)
9.6%
Teeth Lost (65+)
7.4%
Health Risk Behaviors
Prevention & Screening
Green bars indicate rates above the national average (more preventive care); red indicates below.
Mental Health & Wellbeing
Frequent Mental Distress
13.2%
14+ days in past month
Depression
14.1%
Loneliness
30.7%
Lack of Support
23.6%
Disability Prevalence
Any Disability
23.2%
Mobility
10.5%
Cognitive
9.2%
Hearing
5.5%
Vision
3.4%
Self-Care
2.6%
Independent Living
5.7%
Health-Related Social Needs
Prevalence of social risk factors affecting community health
East Massapequa has an obesity rate of 28.6%, which is 7.5pp below the national average. The depression rate is 14.1%, 9.4pp below the national average. About 5.0% of adults lack health insurance. 82.6% of residents had an annual checkup in the past year.
Nearby Hospitals
Source: CMS Hospital Compare
Nearest Hospitals
5
With Emergency Services
3
Avg CMS Rating
2.7 / 5
Nearest Hospital
1.3 mi
Brunswick Hospital Center, Inc...
| Hospital | Distance | Type | Rating | ER |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Brunswick Hospital Center, Inc. | 1.3 mi | Psychiatric | — | — |
| South Oaks Hosp | 1.3 mi | Psychiatric | — | — |
| Chsli St Joseph Hospital | 5.3 mi | Acute Care Hospitals | 3/5 | Yes |
| Nassau University Medical Center | 7.1 mi | Acute Care Hospitals | 1/5 | Yes |
| Plainview Hospital | 7.5 mi | Acute Care Hospitals | 4/5 | Yes |
Infrastructure
Commute Overview2023 ACS
Mean Commute
33 min
+41% vs national
Drive Alone
67.8%
-14% vs national
Public Transit
11.4%
+1168% vs national
Work From Home
12.8%
+37% vs national
Carpool
5.0%
Walk / Bike
2.7%
combined
How East Massapequa's Commute ComparesCensus ACS 2023
How People Get to WorkCensus ACS 2023
Commute Mode BreakdownCensus ACS 2023
The average commute in East Massapequa, NY is 33 minutes, which is 41.0% above the national average of 23 minutes. 67.8% of workers drive alone, compared to the national average of 78.7%. 12.8% work from home, which is above the NY state average of 11.1%. Public transit is used by 11.4% of commuters, compared to the national average of 0.9%. 5.0% of workers carpool. 2.5% walk to work.
Internet & Broadband Access
Source: Census ACSBroadband Access
91.8%
of households
Cable / Fiber / DSL
81.6%
of households
No Internet
6.9%
of households
Total Households
6,966
Internet Subscription Types
Device Ownership
Source: Census ACSHas Computer
94.7%
of households
Smartphone
89.1%
of households
Desktop / Laptop
88.3%
of households
Tablet
75.3%
of households
Percentage of households with each device type. Data from the U.S. Census Bureau ACS (2023 5-year estimates, tables B28001 & B28002).
Electricity Rates
Source: U.S. Energy Information Administration (2024)Residential Rate
24.4¢
per kWh
+28% vs 10,000 - 25,000 avg
Commercial Rate
18.8¢
per kWh
+21% vs 10,000 - 25,000 avg
Industrial Rate
9.2¢
per kWh
-23% vs 10,000 - 25,000 avg
Avg Monthly Bill
$140
residential
-5% vs 10,000 - 25,000 avg
43% above the national average of 17.1¢/kWh
Residential electricity in New York averages 24.4¢ per kWh, compared to the national average of 17.1¢. The average monthly electric bill is $140. State-level averages from EIA Electric Sales & Revenue data (2024).
East Massapequa vs Similar Cities
Source: EIA (2024)Comparing electricity rates with randomly selected cities of similar population (10,000 - 25,000). Each city represents its state's average rate.
Residential Rate (¢/kWh)
Commercial Rate (¢/kWh)
Industrial Rate (¢/kWh)
Average Monthly Bill
91.8% of households in East Massapequa have broadband internet access. 81.6% have cable, fiber, or DSL service. 9.2% rely solely on cellular data without a wired connection. 6.9% of households have no internet access.
Politics & Government
County-level data: Election results are reported at the county level. East Massapequa is located in Nassau County, NY. Results reflect all voters in the county, not just those in East Massapequa.
Election Overview
Source: Nassau County (2024)2024 Winner
Republican
Dem Votes
338,424
47.9%
GOP Votes
368,117
52.1%
Total Votes
706,541
Margin
R+4.2%
Shift from 2020
R+13.7pp
vs prior election
Election History
Source: County-Level Election Results| Year | Dem Votes | GOP Votes | Total | Dem % | GOP % | Margin |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | 338,424 | 368,117 | 706,541 | 47.9% | 52.1% | R+4.2 |
| 2020 | 396,504 | 326,716 | 732,756 | 54.1% | 44.6% | D+9.5 |
| 2016 | 307,326 | 275,479 | 599,649 | 51.2% | 45.9% | D+5.3 |
In the 2024 presidential election, Nassau County recorded 706,541 total votes. Republicans won the county with 52.1% of the vote compared to 47.9% for Democrats, a margin of R+4.2%. Compared to 2020, the margin shifted R+13.7pp from the previous election. Since 2016, Nassau County has shifted 9.5 percentage points toward Republicans.
SBA Lending Overview
Source: SBA FOIA Loan-Level DataTotal SBA Loans
1
Total Approved
$40K
Jobs Supported
N/A
Per 10K Residents
0.5
SBA loans
-99.5% vs peers avg
Unique Lenders
1
Top Lender
MISSINGMAINBANKID
1 loans
Top Industry
—
Data Span
1993–1993
Loan Program Breakdown
Source: SBA FOIALoans
1
Total Amount
$40K
Avg Loan
$40,000
Median Loan
$40,000
SBA Guaranteed
$36K(90%)
Jobs Supported
N/A
SBA Loans per 10K Residents vs Similar Cities
Source: SBA FOIA + Census ACSCompared to cities with population 10,000 - 25,000
Top SBA Borrowers
Source: SBA FOIA| Business | Loans | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Reliable Cleaning and Maintena | 1 | $40K |
East Massapequa, NY has received 1 SBA loans totaling $40K in approved funding between 1993 and 1993. The 7(a) program accounts for 1 loans (100% of the total). The most active SBA lender in East Massapequa is MISSINGMAINBANKID with 1 loans. That works out to 0.5 SBA loans per 10,000 residents.
ZIP Code Overview
Source: Census ACSZIP Codes
34
Total Population
903,545
Avg Median Income
-$40,267,984
Avg Home Value
-$39,832,171
ZIP Code Details
Source: Census ACS| ZIP Code | Population | Median Income | Home Value | Median Rent | Area (sq mi) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 11510 | 34,814 | $141,120 | $578,600 | $1,695 | 4.2 |
| 11520 | 44,873 | $119,407 | $480,600 | $1,984 | 5.1 |
| 11549 | 2,420 | N/A | N/A | N/A | 0.2 |
| 11550 | 60,658 | $86,904 | $446,500 | $1,647 | 4.2 |
| 11553 | 28,344 | $105,994 | $486,100 | $2,122 | 3.2 |
| 11554 | 35,806 | $128,770 | $613,900 | $2,539 | 6.3 |
| 11556 | 0 | N/A | N/A | N/A | 0.1 |
| 11566 | 35,172 | $169,868 | $679,000 | $2,803 | 5.4 |
| 11569 | 996 | $108,371 | $1,049,100 | $3,501 | 0.3 |
| 11575 | 19,430 | $133,534 | $457,100 | $2,579 | 1.8 |
| 11590 | 48,243 | $149,250 | $616,500 | $2,209 | 6.7 |
| 11701 | 28,174 | $110,639 | $489,000 | $2,307 | 4.6 |
| 11702 | 14,002 | $136,711 | $598,600 | $2,369 | 11.5 |
| 11703 | 17,205 | $130,140 | $469,900 | $2,206 | 3.0 |
| 11704 | 40,285 | $127,034 | $485,400 | $2,089 | 7.9 |
| 11710 | 34,459 | $173,136 | $647,000 | $2,495 | 4.9 |
| 11714 | 22,475 | $123,679 | $586,400 | $2,211 | 4.2 |
| 11718 | 3,185 | $203,750 | $710,600 | $1,986 | 0.9 |
| 11726 | 21,940 | $125,691 | $451,300 | $1,913 | 2.5 |
| 11729 | 26,647 | $138,350 | $496,100 | $1,889 | 6.2 |
| 11735 | 32,778 | $146,190 | $572,000 | $2,285 | 10.7 |
| 11747 | 19,826 | $154,914 | $747,900 | $3,501 | 12.6 |
| 11753 | 12,729 | $185,000 | $950,100 | $2,628 | 4.0 |
| 11756 | 42,553 | $139,901 | $557,300 | $2,361 | 5.5 |
| 11757 | 44,571 | $128,081 | $479,500 | $2,091 | 6.8 |
| 11758 | 54,741 | $157,404 | $624,800 | $2,153 | 12.0 |
| 11762 | 22,447 | $170,799 | $623,000 | $2,886 | 3.2 |
| 11783 | 21,588 | $164,128 | $626,700 | $2,806 | 3.5 |
| 11793 | 31,497 | $168,519 | $633,600 | $2,169 | 9.9 |
| 11795 | 25,063 | $171,068 | $598,800 | $2,660 | 5.7 |
| 11798 | N/A | N/A | N/A | N/A | 5.0 |
| 11801 | 41,792 | $147,945 | $611,400 | $2,992 | 6.7 |
| 11803 | 30,219 | $184,410 | $732,000 | $3,026 | 6.2 |
| 11804 | 4,613 | $159,145 | $772,900 | N/A | 2.8 |
East Massapequa, NY has 34 ZIP codes with a combined population of 903,545. The average median household income across all ZIP codes is -$40,267,984. The average median home value is -$39,832,171. The average median monthly rent is -$60,603,876.
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