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Massena.
About
Life in Massena
Massena is a community of 10,234 people in New York. The median household income is $51,458, median rent runs about $722 per month, and median home values are around $94,400. The unemployment rate is 4.4%.
Massena at a Glance
Population, income, housing and more
Median Age
42.6 yrs
Poverty Rate
24.3%
Foreign-Born
4.8%
Broadband Internet
87.9%
of households
Population Growth
-3.7%
recent change · Census Bureau
Median household income
Demographics4.8% foreign-born, most often from Canada
Who lives in Massena: race and ethnicity, ages, households, languages and countries of origin
In Massena, the largest foreign-born group is from Canada (51.0%), and 1.6% of residents speak Spanish at home.
Under 18
19.4%
of residents
65 and Older
20.4%
of residents
Households with Kids
22.8%
anyone under 18
Living Alone
43.1%
of households
Married Couples
32.0%
of households
Avg Household Size
2.04
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 55% below NY average
Rent, home values, and income in Massena
In Massena, rent runs 55% below the NY average, and home values are 78% below the NY average.
Median rent (per month)
Median home value
Rent Burdened
55.9%
spending 30%+ of income on rent
Severely Rent Burdened
28.4%
spending 50%+
Median Property Tax
$3,218
per year, owner-occupied homes
Homeowners
55.4%
of occupied homes are owned
Typical Home Built
1954
median year built
Vacant Homes
8.2%
of housing units
Home Value Trend
Latest: $124,462 (September 2026)
Jobs & Economyunemployment about average for NY
Unemployment in Massena
Unemployment in St. Lawrence County, which includes Massena, is close to the NY average.
Unemployment rate
Massena: St. Lawrence County rate (county-wide) · BLS annual average
Unemployment Rate — 10 Year Trend
St. Lawrence County (county-wide) · Annual averages
What Massena Residents Do for Work · share of employed residents by industry
City residents, wherever they work
Commute17.9 min avg
How Massena residents get to work, and the nearest airports
In Massena, most residents drive alone to work (82%), and 76% get there in under 30 minutes.
How People Get to Work
Commute Time Distribution
Nearest airports · with airline service
- 2 mi
Massena International Airport Richards Field (MSS)
Regional airport · few flights5,400 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 27% below national average
Crime rates for 2025
Violent crime in Massena runs 27% below the national average.
Violent Crime Rate
241.5
per 100,000 residents
Below average (329 national, 2025)
Property Crime Rate
1,801.5
per 100,000 residents
Above average (1,552 national, 2025)
Massena Village Police Department
Natural DisastersWinter Weather most common — 25 events in 2025
Natural hazard risk, storms and earthquakes
FEMA National Risk Index
Relatively Low
77.9 / 100
Compares expected losses from natural hazards, social vulnerability and community resilience against every US county (higher = more risk).
St. Lawrence County, county-wide · FEMA NRI December 2025
In St. Lawrence County, which includes Massena, the most common type is winter weather, with 25 recorded events in 2025.
Most common events:
Storm events by year
| Year | Events | Top Type | Property Damage |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | 25 | Winter Weather | $24,000 |
| 2024 | 26 | Winter Weather | $7.2M |
| 2023 | 13 | Winter Weather | $105,000 |
| 2022 | 25 | Winter Storm | $330,000 |
| 2021 | 18 | Winter Weather | $427,000 |
| 2020 | 21 | Thunderstorm Wind | $236,000 |
| 2019 | 20 | Winter Storm | $432,000 |
| 2018 | 14 | Winter Weather | $185,000 |
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.
5 earthquakes of magnitude 2.5+ within 100 miles in the past year
St. Lawrence County, county-wide
Air Quality38 median AQI — Good
Days by air quality category (2023)
Data not yet available
Climate79°F summers, 10°F winters
30-year climate averages (1991–2020) — monthly temperatures and precipitation
Massena has mild summers (avg high 79°F) and very cold winters (avg low 10°F).
Spring (Mar–May)
53°/32°F
avg high / low
Summer (Jun–Aug)
79°/56°F
avg high / low
Fall (Sep–Nov)
58°/37°F
avg high / low
Winter (Dec–Feb)
29°/10°F
avg high / low
Annual Precipitation
33.9"
Annual Snowfall
75.2"
Hot Days/Year
6
days above 90°F
Freeze Days/Year
158
days below 32°F
Rainy Days/Year
146
Average month
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| Month | High | Low | Precip |
|---|---|---|---|
| Jan | 25°F | 6°F | 2.11" |
| Feb | 28°F | 7°F | 1.58" |
| Mar | 38°F | 19°F | 2.04" |
| Apr | 54°F | 32°F | 2.91" |
| May | 68°F | 44°F | 3.14" |
| Jun | 76°F | 53°F | 3.71" |
| Jul | 81°F | 58°F | 3.46" |
| Aug | 79°F | 56°F | 3.36" |
| Sep | 71°F | 48°F | 3.50" |
| Oct | 58°F | 37°F | 3.43" |
| Nov | 45°F | 27°F | 2.59" |
| Dec | 32°F | 16°F | 2.09" |
Healthcare1 hospital
Hospitals, ratings, and health insurance in Massena
Massena has 1 hospital.
Hospitals
1
within city limits
Uninsured
6.0%
of residents
Slhs Massena, Inc.
Critical Access Hospitals · ER available
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.
Education13.1:1 student/teacher ratio
Schools and degree attainment in Massena
Massena's student/teacher ratio is 13.1:1 (lower than the national average of 16:1), and 25.1% of adults 25+ hold a bachelor's degree or higher.
Public Schools
5
within city limits
Private Schools
1
within city limits
College Degree Rate
25.1%
adults 25+ with bachelor's or higher
Student/Teacher Ratio
13.1:1
National avg 16:1
Schools located within city limits (2023) — school-level metrics change slowly year to year
Parks & Recreation
Nearby national parks, recreation areas and public libraries for Massena
Nearby National Parks & Recreation Areas
Public Libraries in Massena
Massena Public Library
41 Glenn Street, Massena
Cities Near Massena
The closest cities within 60 miles
No other cities we cover are within 60 miles of Massena.
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Massena FAQ
Is Massena, New York affordable?⌄
Massena's median rent is $722/month, which is below the national average, making it relatively affordable. The median household income is $51,458/year. Median home value is $94,400.
Is Massena, New York safe?⌄
Massena's violent crime rate was 242 per 100,000 residents in 2025, which is below the national average of 329/100k that year. Property crime rate is 1802 per 100,000. As with any city, crime rates vary by neighborhood.
What is the job market like in Massena, New York?⌄
St. Lawrence County, which includes Massena, has an unemployment rate of 4.6%, which is close to the national average of 4.3%.
What is the cost of living in Massena, New York?⌄
The cost of living in Massena is primarily driven by housing. Median rent is $722/month and median household income is $51,458/year. The median home value is $94,400. About 56% of renters spend more than 30% of their income on housing.
How is the commute in Massena, New York?⌄
The average commute in Massena is 18 minutes, which is shorter 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