The Town FilesEast Massapequa, New York
Community in Nassau County · population 19,854 (2020 Census)
- Median home
- $625,600
- Household income
- $146,454
- Jan low / Jul high
- 28° / 85°
- Snow a year
- 24 in
- Tornadoes ≤10 mi since 1950
- 8
- Median age
- 44.3
East Massapequa is a community of 19,854 people in Nassau County, New York. The median home is worth $625,600, above the typical New York town ($217,700). It ranks more seaside character than 94% of New York towns, more vibrant than 91% of New York towns, better transit than 89% of New York towns.
How East Massapequa ranks
Percentile among New York towns with at least 500 people on The Town Files lifestyle rankings. 50 is typical for the state; 90 means better than 90% of New York towns.
Homes and cost of living
The median home in East Massapequa is worth $625,600, above the typical New York town ($217,700). Homes cost about 4.3 times the median household income of $146,454, which is more affordable than 20% of New York towns. Median rent is $1,486 a month. 89.6% of households own their home.
| Housing | East Massapequa | Typical New York town |
|---|---|---|
| Median home value | $625,600 | $217,700 |
| Median rent | $1,486 | $1,080 |
| Median household income | $146,454 | $80,740 |
| Home value ÷ income | 4.3× | 2.8× |
| Homeownership | 89.6% | 79.5% |
| Median year built | 1958 | 1965 |
| Seasonal / vacation homes | 0.0% | — |
Who lives in East Massapequa
| People | East Massapequa | Typical New York town |
|---|---|---|
| Median age | 44.3 | 43.5 |
| Age 65 and over | 22.9% | 20.4% |
| Under 18 | 20.0% | — |
| Bachelor's degree or higher | 48.6% | 30.4% |
| Below the poverty line | 3.3% | 9.3% |
| Veterans | 5.5% | — |
| Born outside the U.S. | 11.4% | — |
| Work from home | 14.8% | 11.1% |
| Average commute | 35.0 min | 26.0 min |
| Homes with broadband | 93.1% | 91.1% |
Weather in East Massapequa
July highs average 85.1°F and January lows 27.5°F. About 42.8 inches of rain and melted snow fall a year, with 23.6 inches of snow (typical New York town: 62.9 in). Expect about 9 days a year at 90°F or hotter and 77 nights at or below freezing.
Tornadoes, storms and disasters
8 tornadoes have passed within 10 miles of East Massapequa since 1950, compared with 5 for the typical New York town. 2 rated (E)F2 or stronger. The strongest, an F2, struck on September 18, 1973 about 0.8 miles from the town center. The most recent was on November 13, 2021.
Hail of 1 inch or larger has been reported within 10 miles 17 times; the largest was 1.75 inches on July 3, 1984.
Severe weather in Nassau County since 1996
Nassau County has been included in 31 federal disaster or emergency declarations since 1953, most often for fire, flood, other.
| Declared | Incident | Declaration |
|---|---|---|
| January 30, 2024 | Flood | DR-4755: Severe Storm And Flooding |
| September 5, 2021 | Hurricane | DR-4615: Remnants Of Hurricane Ida |
| September 2, 2021 | Hurricane | EM-3572: Remnants Of Hurricane Ida |
| August 22, 2021 | Hurricane | EM-3565: Hurricane Henri |
| October 2, 2020 | Hurricane | DR-4567: Tropical Storm Isaias |
Jobs and pay in Nassau County
Nassau County had 631,563 jobs in 2024, paying an average of $77,454 a year. Unemployment was 3.1% in 2023; in East Massapequa itself the ACS puts it at 4.4%.
Towns near East Massapequa
- Massapequa Park, NY0.7 mi · 17,109 people · home $642,600
- Amityville, NY1.2 mi · 9,500 people · home $569,800
- Massapequa, NY1.9 mi · 21,355 people · home $693,200
- North Amityville, NY2.1 mi · 18,643 people · home $466,500
- Copiague, NY2.4 mi · 23,429 people · home $484,500
- North Massapequa, NY2.5 mi · 17,829 people · home $634,900
- South Farmingdale, NY2.9 mi · 14,345 people · home $607,700
- Seaford, NY3.0 mi · 15,251 people · home $658,300
East Massapequa questions
Is East Massapequa, New York a good place to retire?
On The Town Files lifestyle rankings, East Massapequa scores better for retirees than 30% of New York towns and quieter than 19%. 22.9% of residents are 65 or older (median age 44.3).
How much does a house cost in East Massapequa?
The median owner-occupied home in East Massapequa is valued at $625,600 (Census ACS 2020–2024), against a median household income of $146,454, so homes cost about 4.3 times income. Median rent is $1,486 a month.
What is the weather like in East Massapequa?
July highs average 85.1°F and January lows 27.5°F (NOAA 1991–2020 normals). It gets about 42.8 inches of precipitation a year and 23.6 inches of snow.
Does East Massapequa get tornadoes?
8 tornadoes have passed within 10 miles of East Massapequa since 1950 (NOAA Storm Events); the strongest was a F2 on September 18, 1973. The typical New York town has had 5.
- U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-year estimates (2020–2024)
- U.S. Census Bureau, 2020 Census and 2025 Gazetteer (2020 / 2025)
- NOAA NCEI U.S. Climate Normals (1991–2020)
- NOAA NCEI Storm Events Database (1950–2026)
- FEMA OpenFEMA Disaster Declarations (this product uses the FEMA OpenFEMA API but is not endorsed by FEMA) (1953–2026)
- NCES Common Core of Data (2023–24)
- BLS Quarterly Census of Employment and Wages; USDA ERS county unemployment (BLS LAUS) (2000–2024)
- The Town Files lifestyle rankings, built from federal demographic, school, crime and housing data (2025)