City safety & data profile

North MassapequaNY

North Massapequa, NY is a 18K-resident city in Nassau County with a median household income of $148,654.

Nassau County, New York. Federal health, economic, and safety indicators for North Massapequa, drawn from the U.S. Census Bureau American Community Survey, CDC PLACES, and CMS Hospital Compare. North Massapequa has a population larger than 38% of the 4,640 U.S. cities Areazine tracks, and a median home value of $634,900.

Data updated 2026-07-19

18K
Population
Top 62%
By size
$148,654
Median income
$634,900
Median home
4.9%
Poverty rate

The read on North Massapequa

North Massapequa posts a median household income higher than 92% of U.S. cities Areazine tracks.

Top 8%
by median income, US cities

Where North Massapequa income ranks nationally

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

$148,654 Top 8% higher than 92% 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%). Below this entry. $60,000–$80,000: 1,055 places Areazine profiles (27%). Below this entry. $80,000–$100,000: 768 places Areazine profiles (20%). Below this entry. $100,000–$120,000: 515 places Areazine profiles (13%). Below this entry. $120,000–$140,000: 308 places Areazine profiles (8%). Below this entry. $140,000–$160,000: 171 places Areazine profiles (4%). This entry sits in this band. $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 North Massapequa, NY beyond the headline numbers

North Massapequa sits inside Nassau County, New York, at roughly 40.70°N, -73.46°W. Population 17,886, $148,654 median household income. Median home value $634,900, median rent $2,302. Poverty rate 4.9%, read against that income figure since two cities on the same median can differ underneath it.

CDC PLACES: North Massapequa's highest-prevalence health measure is high blood pressure at 29.9%, then obesity at 27.9%.

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

Population
17,886
North Massapequa
Median Income
$148,654
+119% vs avg
Median Home Value
$634,900
+179% vs avg
Median Age
42.7
years

10-Year Trends 2013–2024

County-level trend (Nassau County) - North Massapequa'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
1.4M+3%
Median Income
$146,202+50%
Median Home Value
$684,700+51%
Poverty Rate
5.4%-10%
Unemployment
4.8%-35%

Economics

Economics indicators for North Massapequa, NY
IndicatorValue
Median Rent
$2,302/mo
Poverty Rate
4.9% -65% vs avg
Unemployment 4.1%
Bachelor's Degree+ 49.9%
Work From Home 16.2%
Public Transit 6.7%

Population

White 88.2%
African American 0.2%
Asian 2%

Health Profile 14 measures

Health Indicators

High Blood Pressure
29.9%
Obesity
27.9%
Physical Inactivity
19.8%
Binge Drinking
17.5%
Frequent Mental Distress
13.9%
Frequent Physical Distress
11%
Current Asthma
10%
Current Smoking
8.6%
Diabetes
8.3%
Coronary Heart Disease
5.2%

Preventive Care

Dental Visit 71.4%
Annual Checkup 81.5%

Other Measures

Lack of Health Insurance
4.3%
Stroke
2.6%

Frequently Asked Questions 5

What is the population of North Massapequa, NY? ▼
North Massapequa, NY has a population of 17,886 people, located in Nassau County, New York.
What is the median household income in North Massapequa? ▼
The median household income in North Massapequa, NY is $148,654 per year, per the U.S. Census ACS. The poverty rate is 4.9%.
What is the median home value in North Massapequa? ▼
The median home value in North Massapequa, NY is $634,900. Median rent is $2,302/month.
What are the top health concerns in North Massapequa? ▼
The top health indicators in North Massapequa include High Blood Pressure (29.9%), Obesity (27.9%), Physical Inactivity (19.8%). Data from CDC PLACES.
What is the median age in North Massapequa? ▼
The median age in North Massapequa, NY is 42.7 years. 49.9% of residents have a bachelor's degree or higher.

Safety Context

North Massapequa, NY is located in Nassau County, New York. With a population of 18K and a $148,654 median household income, the community faces health challenges including high blood pressure and obesity. Safety alerts for the North Massapequa area are monitored from federal and state agencies including FEMA, NOAA, FDA, and CPSC.

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Using North Massapequa's profile

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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 (Nassau County) where that is the smallest published unit.

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