Population 19,298 · Census ACS 2020–24
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Population and households in North Massapequa
Household size in North Massapequa
| Period | North Massapequa | New York area | New York | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 3.05 | 2.79 | 2.68 | 2.68 |
| 2010–14 | 3.05 | 2.85 | 2.72 | 2.73 |
| 2015–19 | 3.04 | 2.82 | 2.69 | 2.71 |
| 2020–24 | 2.84 | 2.79 | 2.65 | 2.65 |
| Change | −0.20 | −0.00 | −0.03 | −0.03 |
Households in North Massapequa average 2.84 people, above the national 2.65, so families with children are more common here. Household size has dropped from 3.05 in 2006–10, a much bigger shift than nationally. Households are largest in the west and smallest in the northeast.
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 North Massapequa
| Period | North Massapequa | New York area | New York | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 41.6 | 38.0 | 38.3 | 37.7 |
| 2010–14 | 41.9 | 38.7 | 39.0 | 38.6 |
| 2015–19 | 43.3 | 39.8 | 40.2 | 39.6 |
| 2020–24 | 43.7 | 40.4 | 40.8 | 40.1 |
| Change | +2.2 | +2.4 | +2.5 | +2.3 |
The median resident of North Massapequa is 43.7 years old, older than the national median of 40.1. The median age has climbed from 41.6 in 2006–10, mirroring the country. The youngest areas are in the northwest, the oldest in the east.
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 North Massapequa
| Period | North Massapequa | New York area | New York | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 5.9% | 13.1% | 13.1% | 12.3% |
| 2010–14 | 6.5% | 12.8% | 12.7% | 12.3% |
| 2015–19 | 5.4% | 11.4% | 11.6% | 11.6% |
| 2020–24 | 7.0% | 11.6% | 11.6% | 11.6% |
| Change | +1.1 pts | −1.5 pts | −1.5 pts | −0.6 pts |
Single-parent households are relatively rare in North Massapequa: 7.0% of households, against 11.6% nationally. Since 2006–10, the single-parent share has edged up 1.1 points, even as the national share fell.
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 North Massapequa
Renters in North Massapequa
| Period | North Massapequa | New York area | New York | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 6.2% | 47.1% | 44.8% | 33.3% |
| 2010–14 | 6.3% | 48.7% | 46.2% | 35.6% |
| 2015–19 | 3.7% | 48.8% | 46.2% | 36.0% |
| 2020–24 | 5.5% | 48.6% | 45.7% | 34.8% |
| Change | −0.8 pts | +1.5 pts | +0.9 pts | +1.5 pts |
North Massapequa is overwhelmingly a place of homeowners: only 5.5% of households rent, far below the national share of 34.8%. Owner-heavy areas like this tend to see less turnover. Among homeowners, 40.6% have no mortgage at all, about the same as nationally. The renter share has edged down 0.8 points since 2006–10, even as the national share rose.
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 North Massapequa
| Period | North Massapequa | New York area | New York | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 6.3% | 9.1% | 10.3% | 11.4% |
| 2010–14 | 3.6% | 9.0% | 10.4% | 11.4% |
| 2015–19 | 7.7% | 9.1% | 11.0% | 11.1% |
| 2020–24 | 2.5% | 7.9% | 9.7% | 9.6% |
| Change | −3.8 pts | −1.2 pts | −0.6 pts | −1.8 pts |
Empty homes are scarce in North Massapequa: just 2.5% sit vacant, compared with 9.6% nationally, a sign of a tight housing market. Vacancy has fallen 3.8 points since 2006–10, mirroring the country. Of the 488 New York cities with 5,000+ people, only 13 have a lower vacancy rate.
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 North Massapequa
| Period | North Massapequa | New York area | New York | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 1956 | 1957 | 1956 | 1974 |
| 2010–14 | 1956 | 1958 | 1957 | 1975 |
| 2015–19 | 1956 | 1959 | 1958 | 1977 |
| 2020–24 | 1956 | 1962 | 1961 | 1980 |
| Change | +0 | +5 | +5 | +6 |
The housing in North Massapequa is old by national standards: the median home dates to 1956, against 1980 for the U.S., so buyers will find more older houses, some of them due for updates. North Massapequa has older homes than most New York cities.
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 North Massapequa
| Period | North Massapequa | New York area | New York | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | $1,294 | $1,268 | $1,095 | $965 |
| 2010–14 | $1,584 | $1,377 | $1,201 | $1,040 |
| 2015–19 | $2,116 | $1,645 | $1,426 | $1,213 |
| 2020–24 | $2,387 | $2,060 | $1,794 | $1,571 |
| Change | +$1,094 | +$792 | +$698 | +$606 |
Rent in North Massapequa runs $2,387 a month at the median, utilities included, well above the U.S. median of $1,571. Rent has climbed $1,094 a month since 2006–10, up 85%, faster than rents rose nationally. Rent takes 25.4% of the typical renter's income, comfortably under the 30% mark often used to define affordable rent. The priciest rents are in the southwest; the most affordable are in the southeast.
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 North Massapequa
Bachelor's degrees in North Massapequa
| Period | North Massapequa | New York area | New York | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 29.7% | 35.0% | 31.9% | 28.4% |
| 2010–14 | 33.5% | 36.7% | 33.4% | 29.6% |
| 2015–19 | 39.7% | 39.9% | 36.2% | 32.1% |
| 2020–24 | 50.7% | 43.6% | 39.8% | 35.6% |
| Change | +21.0 pts | +8.6 pts | +8.0 pts | +7.2 pts |
North Massapequa is highly educated: about half of adults 25 and older (50.7%) hold at least a bachelor's degree, far above the national share of 35.6%. The share with a degree has risen 21.0 points since 2006–10, mirroring the country.
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 North Massapequa
| Period | North Massapequa | New York area | New York | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 91.6% | 83.7% | 84.0% | 84.9% |
| 2010–14 | 94.2% | 84.6% | 84.9% | 86.1% |
| 2015–19 | 95.7% | 86.2% | 86.5% | 87.7% |
| 2020–24 | 96.4% | 86.9% | 87.3% | 89.3% |
| Change | +4.8 pts | +3.3 pts | +3.3 pts | +4.3 pts |
High school completion is high in North Massapequa: 96.4% of adults 25 and older have a diploma or equivalent, well above the national rate of 89.3%. Since 2006–10, the share with a diploma has risen 4.8 points, as it has nationally. North Massapequa has a higher share of high school graduates than the great majority of New York cities.
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 North Massapequa
| Period | North Massapequa | New York area | New York | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 4.3% | 7.9% | 7.7% | 8.1% |
| 2010–14 | 4.0% | 9.5% | 9.2% | 9.4% |
| 2015–19 | 3.4% | 5.7% | 5.7% | 5.6% |
| 2020–24 | 3.8% | 6.9% | 6.6% | 5.4% |
| Change | −0.6 pts | −0.9 pts | −1.2 pts | −2.7 pts |
Jobs have been easier to find in North Massapequa than nationally: unemployment was 3.8%, against 5.4%. Since 2006–10, unemployment has edged down 0.6 points, a smaller shift than nationally. Each figure pools five years of surveys (2020–24), so it describes that whole stretch rather than today's job market.
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).
North 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| North Massapequa | 2.84 | 43.7 | 7.0% | 5.5% | 2.5% | 1956 | $2,387 | 50.7% | 96.4% | 3.8% |
| Plainedge | 3.07 | 41.1 | 8.1% | 9.3% | 3.6% | 1956 | $3,091 | 42.0% | 95.1% | 6.2% |
| South Farmingdale | 3.15 | 44.8 | 7.0% | 4.4% | 1.5% | 1956 | $2,419 | 42.4% | 92.9% | 6.0% |
| Massapequa Park | 2.88 | 44.3 | 3.7% | 2.0% | 3.4% | 1957 | $3,469 | 54.8% | 97.0% | 4.3% |
| Farmingdale | 2.61 | 45.5 | 6.7% | 25.1% | 5.2% | 1960 | $2,655 | 50.4% | 90.2% | 3.3% |
| North Wantagh | 2.84 | 44.1 | 7.3% | 5.2% | 3.5% | 1955 | $1,908 | 44.3% | 97.5% | 3.0% |
| Seaford | 2.97 | 42.6 | 5.1% | 6.4% | 4.5% | 1958 | $2,630 | 47.5% | 97.2% | 3.4% |
| Massapequa | 2.99 | 44.7 | 4.2% | 3.4% | 3.8% | 1958 | $2,529 | 53.5% | 97.2% | 5.1% |
| Wantagh | 3.21 | 41.6 | 7.7% | 4.8% | 4.8% | 1956 | $2,743 | 52.6% | 96.6% | 4.7% |
| East Massapequa | 3.10 | 40.4 | 9.7% | 10.4% | 4.2% | 1962 | $1,983 | 49.3% | 97.1% | 4.9% |
| East Farmingdale | 2.92 | 35.9 | 11.2% | 33.1% | 3.5% | 1967 | $2,199 | 49.1% | 87.7% | 5.9% |
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 North 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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