Population 22,250 · Census ACS 2020–24
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Population and households in Massapequa
Household size in Massapequa
| Period | Massapequa | New York area | New York | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 3.08 | 2.79 | 2.68 | 2.68 |
| 2010–14 | 3.09 | 2.85 | 2.72 | 2.73 |
| 2015–19 | 2.99 | 2.82 | 2.69 | 2.71 |
| 2020–24 | 2.99 | 2.79 | 2.65 | 2.65 |
| Change | −0.10 | −0.00 | −0.03 | −0.03 |
Households in Massapequa are large by national standards, averaging 2.99 people against 2.65 for the U.S. That usually means more families with children at home. Household size has dropped from 3.08 in 2006–10, a much bigger shift than nationally.
Household size: the average number of people living in each occupied home. Source: BestNeighborhood calculations from U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-year block-group estimates (table B25010).
Median age in Massapequa
| Period | Massapequa | New York area | New York | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 43.2 | 38.0 | 38.3 | 37.7 |
| 2010–14 | 43.3 | 38.7 | 39.0 | 38.6 |
| 2015–19 | 42.9 | 39.8 | 40.2 | 39.6 |
| 2020–24 | 44.7 | 40.4 | 40.8 | 40.1 |
| Change | +1.5 | +2.4 | +2.5 | +2.3 |
Massapequa skews older: half of its residents are older than 44.7, well above the national median of 40.1. That usually means more empty nesters and retirees, and fewer young families. The median age has climbed from 43.2 in 2006–10, as it has nationally.
Median age: the age that splits residents into two equal halves. Source: BestNeighborhood calculations from U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-year block-group estimates (table B01002).
Single-parent households in Massapequa
| Period | Massapequa | New York area | New York | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 5.2% | 13.1% | 13.1% | 12.3% |
| 2010–14 | 4.9% | 12.8% | 12.7% | 12.3% |
| 2015–19 | 5.6% | 11.4% | 11.6% | 11.6% |
| 2020–24 | 4.2% | 11.6% | 11.6% | 11.6% |
| Change | −1.0 pts | −1.5 pts | −1.5 pts | −0.6 pts |
Single parents head only 4.2% of households in Massapequa, well below the national share of 11.6%. The single-parent share is down 1.0 points from 2006–10, in line with the national trend. Of the 488 New York cities with 5,000+ people, only 31 have a lower share of single-parent households.
Single-parent households: households where one adult with no spouse present lives with children under 18. Source: BestNeighborhood calculations from U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-year block-group estimates (table B11003).
Housing in Massapequa
Renters in Massapequa
| Period | Massapequa | New York area | New York | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 4.6% | 47.1% | 44.8% | 33.3% |
| 2010–14 | 7.4% | 48.7% | 46.2% | 35.6% |
| 2015–19 | 3.8% | 48.8% | 46.2% | 36.0% |
| 2020–24 | 3.4% | 48.6% | 45.7% | 34.8% |
| Change | −1.2 pts | +1.5 pts | +0.9 pts | +1.5 pts |
Only 3.4% of households in Massapequa rent their homes, far below the national share of 34.8%, so most residents are owners who tend to stay put. Among homeowners, 35.2% have no mortgage at all, below the national share of 39.8%. The renter share is down 1.2 points from 2006–10, even as the national share rose. Of the 488 New York cities with 5,000+ people, only nine have a lower share of renters.
Renters: occupied homes that are rented rather than owned. Source: BestNeighborhood calculations from U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-year block-group estimates (table B25003).
Vacant homes in Massapequa
| Period | Massapequa | New York area | New York | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 5.0% | 9.1% | 10.3% | 11.4% |
| 2010–14 | 4.6% | 9.0% | 10.4% | 11.4% |
| 2015–19 | 6.2% | 9.1% | 11.0% | 11.1% |
| 2020–24 | 3.8% | 7.9% | 9.7% | 9.6% |
| Change | −1.3 pts | −1.2 pts | −0.6 pts | −1.8 pts |
Only 3.8% of homes in Massapequa are vacant, far below the national rate of 9.6%, which usually means strong demand for housing. Vacancy has edged down 1.3 points since 2006–10, in line with the national trend. Massapequa has a lower vacancy rate than the great majority of New York cities.
Vacant homes: homes with no one living in them, including vacation homes and homes for sale or rent. Source: BestNeighborhood calculations from U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-year block-group estimates (table B25002).
Age of homes in Massapequa
| Period | Massapequa | New York area | New York | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 1955 | 1957 | 1956 | 1974 |
| 2010–14 | 1956 | 1958 | 1957 | 1975 |
| 2015–19 | 1956 | 1959 | 1958 | 1977 |
| 2020–24 | 1958 | 1962 | 1961 | 1980 |
| Change | +2 | +5 | +5 | +6 |
Massapequa is a place of older homes: half were built before 1958, while the national median is 1980. That means established neighborhoods, and more houses that may need updating.
Age of homes: the year that splits the housing stock into older and newer halves. Source: BestNeighborhood calculations from U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-year block-group estimates (table B25035).
Rent in Massapequa
| Period | Massapequa | New York area | New York | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | $1,791 | $1,268 | $1,095 | $965 |
| 2010–14 | $1,433 | $1,377 | $1,201 | $1,040 |
| 2015–19 | $2,067 | $1,645 | $1,426 | $1,213 |
| 2020–24 | $2,529 | $2,060 | $1,794 | $1,571 |
| Change | +$738 | +$792 | +$698 | +$606 |
The median renter in Massapequa pays $2,529 a month for rent and utilities, well above the national median of $1,571. Rents are up $738 a month from 2006–10, a 41% rise, a slower climb than the nation's. The typical renter here spends 29.0% of household income on rent, just under the 30% mark often used to define affordable rent, and a smaller share than renters pay nationally. The priciest rents are in the southwest; the most affordable are in the east.
Rent: monthly rent plus the utilities renters pay themselves. Source: BestNeighborhood calculations from U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-year block-group estimates (table B25064).
Education in Massapequa
Bachelor's degrees in Massapequa
| Period | Massapequa | New York area | New York | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 43.7% | 35.0% | 31.9% | 28.4% |
| 2010–14 | 43.4% | 36.7% | 33.4% | 29.6% |
| 2015–19 | 48.0% | 39.9% | 36.2% | 32.1% |
| 2020–24 | 53.5% | 43.6% | 39.8% | 35.6% |
| Change | +9.8 pts | +8.6 pts | +8.0 pts | +7.2 pts |
Massapequa is highly educated: just over half of adults 25 and older (53.5%) hold at least a bachelor's degree, far above the national share of 35.6%. The share with a degree is up 9.8 points from 2006–10, as it has nationally. College graduates are most concentrated in the southeast and least in the northwest.
Bachelor's degrees: adults 25 and older with a bachelor's degree or higher. Source: BestNeighborhood calculations from U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-year block-group estimates (table B15003).
High school graduates in Massapequa
| Period | Massapequa | New York area | New York | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 95.1% | 83.7% | 84.0% | 84.9% |
| 2010–14 | 95.4% | 84.6% | 84.9% | 86.1% |
| 2015–19 | 97.4% | 86.2% | 86.5% | 87.7% |
| 2020–24 | 97.2% | 86.9% | 87.3% | 89.3% |
| Change | +2.1 pts | +3.3 pts | +3.3 pts | +4.3 pts |
Finishing high school is nearly universal in Massapequa: 97.2% of adults 25 and older have a diploma or equivalent, well above the national rate of 89.3%. The share with a diploma is up 2.1 points from 2006–10, mirroring the country. Of the 488 New York cities with 5,000+ people, only 44 have a higher share of high school graduates.
High school graduates: adults 25 and older with a high school diploma, GED or more. Source: BestNeighborhood calculations from U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-year block-group estimates (table B15003).
Jobs in Massapequa
| Period | Massapequa | New York area | New York | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 4.4% | 7.9% | 7.7% | 8.1% |
| 2010–14 | 5.3% | 9.5% | 9.2% | 9.4% |
| 2015–19 | 2.5% | 5.7% | 5.7% | 5.6% |
| 2020–24 | 5.1% | 6.9% | 6.6% | 5.4% |
| Change | +0.7 pts | −0.9 pts | −1.2 pts | −2.7 pts |
Unemployment in Massapequa is close to the national rate: 5.1% of the labor force, against 5.4%. The rate is lower than in the wider New York area (6.9%). Unemployment is up 0.7 points from 2006–10, even as the national rate fell.
Unemployment: people looking for work as a share of everyone working or looking. Source: BestNeighborhood calculations from U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-year block-group estimates (table B23025).
Massapequa compared with nearby cities
| City | Household size | Median age | Single parents | Renters | Vacant homes | Median year built | Median rent | Bachelor's degree | High school diploma | Unemployment |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Massapequa | 2.99 | 44.7 | 4.2% | 3.4% | 3.8% | 1958 | $2,529 | 53.5% | 97.2% | 5.1% |
| Seaford | 2.97 | 42.6 | 5.1% | 6.4% | 4.5% | 1958 | $2,630 | 47.5% | 97.2% | 3.4% |
| Massapequa Park | 2.88 | 44.3 | 3.7% | 2.0% | 3.4% | 1957 | $3,469 | 54.8% | 97.0% | 4.3% |
| East Massapequa | 3.10 | 40.4 | 9.7% | 10.4% | 4.2% | 1962 | $1,983 | 49.3% | 97.1% | 4.9% |
| Wantagh | 3.21 | 41.6 | 7.7% | 4.8% | 4.8% | 1956 | $2,743 | 52.6% | 96.6% | 4.7% |
| North Massapequa | 2.84 | 43.7 | 7.0% | 5.5% | 2.5% | 1956 | $2,387 | 50.7% | 96.4% | 3.8% |
| Amityville | 2.52 | 49.8 | 9.0% | 22.2% | 6.8% | 1962 | $1,586 | 39.9% | 91.6% | 3.1% |
| North Wantagh | 2.84 | 44.1 | 7.3% | 5.2% | 3.5% | 1955 | $1,908 | 44.3% | 97.5% | 3.0% |
| Bellmore | 3.06 | 41.8 | 6.3% | 8.9% | 4.9% | 1955 | $2,782 | 55.9% | 98.4% | 4.4% |
| South Farmingdale | 3.15 | 44.8 | 7.0% | 4.4% | 1.5% | 1956 | $2,419 | 42.4% | 92.9% | 6.0% |
| North Amityville | 4.44 | 36.1 | 12.7% | 35.5% | 7.2% | 1977 | $2,827 | 26.9% | 83.1% | 4.1% |
All figures 2020–24.
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About these numbers
Every figure on this page is a BestNeighborhood calculation from the Census Bureau's American Community Survey (ACS), built up from the Census block groups that make up Massapequa. Each ACS 5-year release pools five years of responses; this page shows the last 15 releases, 2006–10 through 2020–24. Neighboring releases share four of their five years, so they move gradually and small changes between them are within the survey's margin of error; in small places the lines can jump from one release to the next for the same reason. The maps show the same measures for each neighborhood, ranked against the whole country.
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