City safety & data profile

MassenaNY

Massena, NY is a 11K-resident city in St. Lawrence County with a median household income of $51,458.

St. Lawrence County, New York. Federal health, economic, and safety indicators for Massena, drawn from the U.S. Census Bureau American Community Survey, CDC PLACES, and CMS Hospital Compare. Massena has a population larger than 4% of the 4,640 U.S. cities Areazine tracks, a median home value of $94,400, and 1 hospital serving the surrounding area.

Data updated 2026-07-20

11K
Population
Top 96%
By size
$51,458
Median income
$94,400
Median home
24.3%
Poverty rate

The read on Massena

Massena posts a median household income higher than 11% of U.S. cities Areazine tracks, where 1 hospital serves the Massena area.

Top 89%
by median income, US cities
1
hospital in & near Massena

Where Massena income ranks nationally

Median household income vs. every place Areazine profiles (place-level ACS)

$51,458 Bottom 11% higher than 11% of 3,889 places Areazine profiles

$0–$20,000: 0 places Areazine profiles (0%). Below this entry. $20,000–$40,000: 71 places Areazine profiles (2%). Below this entry. $40,000–$60,000: 788 places Areazine profiles (20%). This entry sits in this band. $60,000–$80,000: 1,055 places Areazine profiles (27%). Above this entry. $80,000–$100,000: 768 places Areazine profiles (20%). Above this entry. $100,000–$120,000: 515 places Areazine profiles (13%). Above this entry. $120,000–$140,000: 308 places Areazine profiles (8%). Above this entry. $140,000–$160,000: 171 places Areazine profiles (4%). Above this entry. $160,000–$180,000: 92 places Areazine profiles (2%). Above this entry. $180,000–$200,000: 47 places Areazine profiles (1%). Above this entry. $200,000–$220,000: 28 places Areazine profiles (1%). Above this entry. $220,000–$240,000: 18 places Areazine profiles (0%). Above this entry. $240,000–$260,000: 28 places Areazine profiles (1%). Above this entry. NY $0 $260,000 every profiled place, bucketed by value

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Source U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey (place-level) · 2024 ACS 5-year

The quick read

Reading Massena, NY beyond the headline numbers

Massena sits inside St. Lawrence County, New York, at roughly 44.93°N, -74.89°W. Population 10,629, $51,458 median household income. Median home value $94,400, median rent $722. Poverty rate 24.3%, read against that income figure since two cities on the same median can differ underneath it.

CDC PLACES: Massena's highest-prevalence health measure is obesity at 44.1%, then high blood pressure at 39.5%. 1 hospital in/around Massena, 0 with an ER.

Sources: U.S. Census ACS, CDC PLACES, CMS Hospital Compare, plus live alerts for Massena from FEMA, NOAA, FDA, and CPSC. Comparison bars benchmark each metric against the national reference.

Population
10,629
Massena
Median Income
$51,458
-24% vs avg
Median Home Value
$94,400
-59% vs avg
Median Age
42.6
years

10-Year Trends 2013–2024

County-level trend (St. Lawrence County) - Massena's own historical series isn't separately published by the Census Bureau, so these year-over-year figures track the surrounding county, not the city alone.

20132024
Population
107K-4%
Median Income
$62,850+44%
Median Home Value
$121,900+44%
Poverty Rate
16.9%-14%
Unemployment
5.3%-53%

Economics

Economics indicators for Massena, NY
IndicatorValue
Median Rent
$722/mo
Poverty Rate
24.3% +71% vs avg
Unemployment 6.5%
Bachelor's Degree+ 25.1%
Work From Home 5.2%
Public Transit 0.7%

Population

White 94.1%
African American 0.7%
Asian 0.1%
Two or More Ethnicities 2.6%

Health Profile 15 measures

Health Indicators

Obesity
44.1%
High Blood Pressure
39.5%
Short Sleep Duration
37.5%
Physical Inactivity
31.1%
Frequent Mental Distress
18.6%
Current Smoking
17.7%
Binge Drinking
17.3%
Frequent Physical Distress
16.5%
Diabetes
13.5%
Current Asthma
12.3%

Preventive Care

Dental Visit 55.2%
Annual Checkup 82%

Other Measures

Coronary Heart Disease
8.2%
Lack of Health Insurance
6.9%
Stroke
4.4%

Frequently Asked Questions 6

What is the population of Massena, NY? ▼
Massena, NY has a population of 10,629 people, located in St. Lawrence County, New York.
What is the median household income in Massena? ▼
The median household income in Massena, NY is $51,458 per year, per the U.S. Census ACS. The poverty rate is 24.3%.
What is the median home value in Massena? ▼
The median home value in Massena, NY is $94,400. Median rent is $722/month.
What are the top health concerns in Massena? ▼
The top health indicators in Massena include Obesity (44.1%), High Blood Pressure (39.5%), Short Sleep Duration (37.5%). Data from CDC PLACES.
How many hospitals are in Massena? ▼
Massena has 1 hospital. 0 have emergency departments.
What is the median age in Massena? ▼
The median age in Massena, NY is 42.6 years. 25.1% of residents have a bachelor's degree or higher.

Safety Context

Massena, NY is located in St. Lawrence County, New York. With a population of 11K and a $51,458 median household income, the community faces health challenges including obesity and high blood pressure. Residents have access to 1 hospital. Safety alerts for the Massena area are monitored from federal and state agencies including FEMA, NOAA, FDA, and CPSC.

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Nearby Cities 8

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Using Massena's profile

Use this as a starting research checklist, not a verdict on whether to live here.

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Population and economics (income, home value, poverty, education) are place-level U.S. Census ACS; health is CDC PLACES; hospital counts reflect facilities in and around the city.

Data Sources

All data on this page comes from official U.S. government sources. Population and economic data from the Census Bureau American Community Survey (2024 5-year estimates, place geography). Health data from the CDC PLACES program (2023). Hospital ratings from CMS Hospital Compare (2024). Climate data from NOAA. Education data from NCES. Cost of living from Bureau of Economic Analysis. Crime statistics, where referenced on Areazine, originate from the FBI Crime Data Explorer. Housing market figures referenced on Areazine come from HUD Fair Market Rents. Census economics and population are at place geography; some health and hospital indicators are reported at the county level (St. Lawrence County) where that is the smallest published unit.

Every figure on Areazine is published directly from official U.S. government sources, no number is typed in by an editor. City demographic and health figures are compiled directly from U.S. Census, CDC, and CMS releases, updated quarterly within 30 days of upstream release. See our editorial standards & corrections policy, the methodology behind these numbers, or report a data error. Data current as of 2026.