Massapequa Park, NY

Livability

directions_bike Bikeability 3/10
directions_run Walkability 4/10
directions_bus Transit 4/10
directions_car Commute 5/10
home Housing 1/10
visibility Safety 8/10
local_library Schools 8/10
local_airport Airports 10/10
school Colleges 7/10
accessibility Hospitals 3/10
directions_bike Bikeability
Not Bikeable. The area lacks biking infrastructure and has unsafe or impractical conditions for cyclists, requiring alternative transportation methods.
directions_run Walkability
Walkability Challenges. Walking is possible for a few errands, but most trips require driving or other transportation due to distance or infrastructure limitations.
directions_car Commute
Lengthy Commutes. Commutes are often time-consuming due to distance, congestion, or limited transportation options.
directions_bus Transit
Limited Options. Public transportation is present but inconsistent or poorly connected, often requiring reliance on other travel methods.
home Housing
Highly Expensive. Housing and rent costs are extremely high, contributing to a significantly elevated overall cost of living.
visibility Safety
Generally Safe. Crime rates are below average, with only occasional incidents, making the area a relatively secure place to live.
local_airport Airports
Frequent Flyer’s Paradise. Access to the airport is extremely convenient with minimal travel time. Ideal for frequent travelers.
accessibility Hospitals
Healthcare Scarce. The area has little to no access to hospitals or healthcare providers, requiring significant travel for most medical needs.
school Colleges
Moderately Accessible. Colleges are available within a reasonable distance, but options may be more limited in number or quality.
local_library Schools
Academic Excellence. High-performing schools with excellent test scores, strong graduation rates, and consistent college readiness. These schools regularly exceed state standards.

Residents

Population
16,985 332.4M (US)
Median Age
42.6 yr 39 yr (US)
Family Households
81.5% 64% (US)
College-Educated
53.7% 35% (US)

Economy

Median Income
$170,470 $79K (US)
Above Poverty
94.5% 88% (US)
Average Commute
37 mi 29 mi (US)
Moved Recently
2.4% 13% (US)

Housing

Median Home
$626,300 $303K (US)
Median Expenses
$1,501 $612 (US)
Median Rent
$2,766 $1,165 (US)
Owner-Occupied
95.4% 58% (US)

Crime

Violent Crime Score

Likelihood of experiencing crime involving violence or threats.

How the Violent Crime Score here compares with other places

Nassau County
2
New York-Newark-Jersey City Metro Area
4
New York
4

Property Crime Score

Likelihood of experiencing theft, burglary, or property damage.

How the Property Crime Score here compares with other places

Nassau County
2
New York-Newark-Jersey City Metro Area
3
New York
3

Climate

Month Rain (in) Snow (in) Temp (°F)
Jan 3 6 32
Feb 3 8 34
Mar 4 4 41
Apr 4 1 51
May 4 0 60
Jun 4 0 70
Jul 4 0 75
Aug 4 0 74
Sep 4 0 67
Oct 4 0 56
Nov 4 0 47
Dec 4 5 37

Hazards

Coastal Flood Risk

Inland Flood Risk

Politics

Historical Voting Patterns

This place leans red, with 43% of residents leaning left and 51% leaning right. However, Donald Trump carried the area by a wide margin in the 2016 presidential election.

Liberal (44%) (52%) Conservative

2016 Presidential Election Results

Donald Trump 55%
Hillary Clinton 42%
Other 3%

Related Legislative Districts

Congressional District 3, NY State Senate District 8, NY Assembly District 9, NY
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Schools

McKenna Elementary School
<1 miles, NE • 4.1 star
East Lake Elementary School
<1 miles, E • 3.7 star
Unqua Elementary School
<1 miles, SE • 3.7 star
Mhs Ames Campus
<1 miles, NW
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Colleges

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Hospitals

Chsli St Joseph Hospital
4 miles, N • 2.3 star
Nassau University Medical Center
6 miles, NW • 1.4 star
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Airports

Long Island MacArthur Airport
20 miles, E • 1.4 star
Laguardia Airport
23 miles, NW • 4.6 star
Westchester County Airport
30 miles, N • 1.4 star
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