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Massapequa Park.
About
Life in Massapequa Park
Living in Massapequa Park means settling into a tight-knit, family-oriented community on Long Island's South Shore where you're genuinely close to the water—South Oyster Bay sits right at your doorstep, and Jones Beach Island is just across the bay. The community has deep roots—Italian, Irish, and German heritage runs through neighborhoods with a nickname like "Matzo-Pizza Park" that speaks to both the Jewish and Italian populations that have shaped local culture for decades. You'll find solid schools through the Massapequa Union Free School District, a college degree rate above 53%, and the Long Island Rail Road's Massapequa Park station gives you a commute option into the city, though expect about 34 minutes on average to get where you're going.
Massapequa Park at a Glance
Population, income, housing and more
Median Age
43.9 yrs
Poverty Rate
3.1%
Foreign-Born
4.0%
Broadband Internet
97.9%
of households
Population Growth
-0.7%
recent change · Census Bureau
Median household income
Demographics4.0% foreign-born, most often from Italy
Who lives in Massapequa Park: race and ethnicity, ages, households, languages and countries of origin
In Massapequa Park, the largest foreign-born group is from Italy (26.1%), and 1.6% of residents speak Other Indo-European at home.
Under 18
17.4%
of residents
65 and Older
20.1%
of residents
Households with Kids
29.5%
anyone under 18
Living Alone
15.9%
of households
Married Couples
69.4%
of households
Avg Household Size
2.83
people
Race & Ethnicity
Hispanic or Latino of any race; other groups are non-Hispanic
Top countries of origin (foreign-born)
Languages Spoken at Home
Cost of Livingrent 114% above NY average
Rent, home values, and income in Massapequa Park
In Massapequa Park, rent runs 114% above the NY average, and home values are 52% above the NY average.
Median rent (per month)
Median home value
Rent Burdened
13.2%
spending 30%+ of income on rent
Severely Rent Burdened
9.1%
spending 50%+
Cost of Living Index
112.6
metro area (BEA) · US avg = 100
Homeowners
98.0%
of occupied homes are owned
Typical Home Built
1956
median year built
Vacant Homes
2.0%
of housing units
Home Value Trend
Latest: $811,599 (September 2026)
Jobs & Economyunemployment 1 pts below NY average
Unemployment in Massapequa Park and typical pay across the metro area
Unemployment in Nassau County, which includes Massapequa Park, is 1 percentage points lower than the NY average.
Unemployment rate
Massapequa Park: Nassau County rate (county-wide) · BLS annual average
Unemployment Rate — 10 Year Trend
Nassau County (county-wide) · Annual averages
Massapequa Park is about 1% of Nassau County’s population, so county-wide figures may differ from local conditions.
What Massapequa Park Residents Do for Work · share of employed residents by industry
City residents, wherever they work
Median Salary by Occupation · metro area
New York-Newark-Jersey City, NY-NJ-PA metro area
Commute35.5 min avg
How Massapequa Park residents get to work, and the nearest airports
In Massapequa Park, most residents drive alone to work (69%), and 49% get there in under 30 minutes.
How People Get to Work
Commute Time Distribution
Nearest airports · with airline service
- 17 mi
John F. Kennedy International Airport (JFK)
Major hub30.8M passengers boarded in 2025
Straight-line distance. Size is the FAA’s hub category, based on passenger traffic: regional airports may have only a few flights a day.
Safetyviolent crime 58% below national average
Crime rates for 2025
Violent crime in the area policed by the Nassau County Police Department, which covers Massapequa Park, runs 58% below the national average.
Violent Crime Rate
138.6
per 100,000 residents
Below average (329 national, 2025)
Property Crime Rate
963.4
per 100,000 residents
Below average (1,552 national, 2025)
Policed by Nassau County Police Department (county-wide rate)
Natural DisastersThunderstorm Wind most common — 12 events in 2025
Natural hazard risk, storms and earthquakes
FEMA National Risk Index
Relatively High
97.1 / 100
Compares expected losses from natural hazards, social vulnerability and community resilience against every US county (higher = more risk).
Nassau County, county-wide · FEMA NRI December 2025
In Nassau County, which includes Massapequa Park, the most common type is thunderstorm wind, with 12 recorded events in 2025.
Most common events:
Storm events by year
| Year | Events | Top Type | Property Damage |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | 12 | High Wind | $22,000 |
| 2024 | 17 | High Wind | $16,000 |
| 2023 | 7 | High Wind | None reported |
| 2022 | 14 | Winter Weather | $8,000 |
| 2021 | 21 | Thunderstorm Wind | $8.3M |
| 2020 | 22 | Thunderstorm Wind | $379,000 |
| 2019 | 29 | Thunderstorm Wind | $325,000 |
| 2018 | 28 | Coastal Flood | $829,000 |
Property damage is the National Weather Service's estimate filed with each event. “None reported” means the events were logged with $0 damage; “Not estimated” means no estimate was filed. Storms covering several counties aren't counted here, since NOAA doesn't split their damage by county.
0 earthquakes of magnitude 2.5+ within 100 miles in the past year
Nassau County, county-wide
Massapequa Park is about 1% of Nassau County’s population, so county-wide figures may differ from local conditions.
Air Quality29 median AQI — Good
Days by air quality category (2025)
Air quality in Nassau County, which includes Massapequa Park, is typically good — 287 good-air days per year.
Median AQI
29
Good Days
287
per year
Moderate Days
77
per year
Unhealthy Days
0
per year
Nassau County, county-wide
Massapequa Park is about 1% of Nassau County’s population, so county-wide figures may differ from local conditions.
Climate83°F summers, 30°F winters
30-year climate averages (1991–2020) — monthly temperatures and precipitation
Massapequa Park has warm summers (avg high 83°F) and cold winters (avg low 30°F).
Spring (Mar–May)
60°/44°F
avg high / low
Summer (Jun–Aug)
83°/66°F
avg high / low
Fall (Sep–Nov)
67°/50°F
avg high / low
Winter (Dec–Feb)
44°/30°F
avg high / low
Annual Precipitation
47.5"
Annual Snowfall
18.5"
Hot Days/Year
9
days above 90°F
Freeze Days/Year
77
days below 32°F
Rainy Days/Year
114
Average month
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| Month | High | Low | Precip |
|---|---|---|---|
| Jan | 42°F | 28°F | 3.33" |
| Feb | 44°F | 29°F | 2.81" |
| Mar | 50°F | 35°F | 4.06" |
| Apr | 60°F | 43°F | 3.81" |
| May | 70°F | 53°F | 3.34" |
| Jun | 79°F | 63°F | 3.77" |
| Jul | 85°F | 69°F | 3.24" |
| Aug | 84°F | 68°F | 3.72" |
| Sep | 78°F | 61°F | 3.64" |
| Oct | 67°F | 50°F | 3.66" |
| Nov | 56°F | 40°F | 3.07" |
| Dec | 47°F | 33°F | 4.35" |
Healthcare
Hospitals, ratings, and health insurance in Massapequa Park
Uninsured
2.1%
of residents
No hospitals inside Massapequa Park's limits — nearest hospitals · within 15 miles
Brunswick Hospital Center, Inc.
Psychiatric · 1.5 mi away · Amityville
South Oaks Hosp
Psychiatric · 1.9 mi away · Amityville
Chsli St Joseph Hospital
Acute Care Hospitals · ER available · 3.4 mi away · Bethpage
Adult Health · vs. the typical US place
Share of adults. Modeled estimates, not counted cases. “US” = the typical US place.
Medicare-certified hospitals only. Doesn’t include clinics, urgent care, or freestanding ERs.
Education10.6:1 student/teacher ratio
Schools and degree attainment in Massapequa Park
Massapequa Park's student/teacher ratio is 10.6:1 (lower than the national average of 16:1), and 53.7% of adults 25+ hold a bachelor's degree or higher.
Public Schools
3
within city limits
Private Schools
0
within city limits
College Degree Rate
53.7%
adults 25+ with bachelor's or higher
Student/Teacher Ratio
10.6:1
National avg 16:1
Schools located within city limits (2023) — school-level metrics change slowly year to year
Colleges Near Massapequa Park (within 15 miles)
Public · 2-year · 10,630 students · in-state tuition $6,545 · 34% graduate · median earnings $53,866 (10 yrs after entry)
Public · 4-year · 9,552 students · in-state tuition $8,626 · 62% graduate · median earnings $75,278 (10 yrs after entry)
Private nonprofit · 4-year · 6,488 students · in-state tuition $59,960 · 66% graduate · median earnings $76,540 (10 yrs after entry)
Private nonprofit · 4-year · 5,276 students · in-state tuition $52,050 · 71% graduate · median earnings $80,969 (10 yrs after entry)
Private nonprofit · 4-year · 3,162 students · in-state tuition $41,380 · 75% graduate · median earnings $86,212 (10 yrs after entry)
Private for-profit · 4-year · 547 students · in-state tuition $31,100 · 44% graduate · median earnings $46,311 (10 yrs after entry)
Degree-granting colleges with 100+ students, placed by campus location (main campuses only — branch campuses are reported under their parent school)
Parks & Recreationclosest: Sagamore Hill National Historic Site, 14 mi
Nearby national parks, recreation areas and public libraries for Massapequa Park
Massapequa Park has 8 nearby national parks or recreation areas, closest being Sagamore Hill National Historic Site (14 mi away).
Nearby National Parks & Recreation Areas
Sagamore Hill National Historic Site
National Historic Site
14 mi awayFire Island National Seashore
National Seashore
24 mi awaySaint Paul's Church National Historic Site
National Historic Site
24 mi awayGateway National Recreation Area
National Recreation Area
26 mi awayGeneral Grant National Memorial
National Memorial
28 mi awayHamilton Grange National Memorial
National Memorial
28 mi awayLower East Side Tenement Museum National Historic Site
National Historic Site
28 mi awayAfrican Burial Ground National Monument
National Monument
29 mi awayPublic Libraries in Massapequa Park
Massapequa Public Library
40 Harbor Lane, Massapequa Park
Cities Near Massapequa Park
The closest cities within 60 miles
Planning a move to Massapequa Park?
Read our full moving guide — what it's really like to live here.
Massapequa Park FAQ
Is Massapequa Park, New York affordable?⌄
Massapequa Park's median rent is $3,469/month, which is significantly above the national average. The median household income is $171,953/year. Median home value is $642,600.
Is Massapequa Park, New York safe?⌄
Massapequa Park is policed by the Nassau County Police Department, whose violent crime rate across its service area was 139 per 100,000 residents in 2025, which is well below the national average — one of the safer cities in the country of 329/100k that year. Property crime rate is 963 per 100,000. As with any city, crime rates vary by neighborhood.
What is the job market like in Massapequa Park, New York?⌄
Nassau County, which includes Massapequa Park, has an unemployment rate of 3.3%, which is solid, slightly below the national average of 4.3%.
What is the cost of living in Massapequa Park, New York?⌄
The cost of living in Massapequa Park is primarily driven by housing. Median rent is $3,469/month and median household income is $171,953/year. The median home value is $642,600. About 13% of renters spend more than 30% of their income on housing.
How is the commute in Massapequa Park, New York?⌄
The average commute in Massapequa Park is 36 minutes, which is longer than average compared to the national average of 26 minutes.
Data from the US Census Bureau, BLS, FBI, NOAA, EPA, Zillow Research and other public sources. Where our data comes from