Massapequa is a medium-sized coastal town (i.e. on the ocean, a bay, or inlet) located in the state of New York. With a population of 21,355 people and 11 associated neighborhoods, Massapequa is the 79th largest community in New York.

Massapequa home prices are not only among the most expensive in New York, but Massapequa real estate also consistently ranks among the most expensive in America.

Also of interest is that Massapequa has more people living here who work in computers and math than 95% of the places in the US.

A relatively large number of people in Massapequa telecommute to their jobs. Overall, about 14.52% of the workforce works from home. While this may seem like a small number, as a fraction of the total workforce it ranks among the highest in the country. These workers are often telecommuters who work in knowledge-based, white-collar professions. For example, Silicon Valley has large numbers of people who telecommute. Other at-home workers may be self-employed people who operate small businesses out of their homes.

Massapequa is a good choice for families with children because of several factors. Many other families with children live here, making it a place where both parents and children are more likely to develop social ties with other families. The town’s good public school district and large population of college-educated adults provide an environment conducive to academic success. Many people own their own single-family homes, providing areas for children to play and stability in the community. Finally, Massapequa’s overall crime rate is lower than average for the country.

One of the nice things about Massapequa is that it is nautical, which means that parts of it are somewhat historic and touch the ocean or tidal bodies of water, such as inlets and bays. Because of this, visitors and locals will often go to these areas to take in the scenery or to enjoy waterfront activities.

One downside of living in Massapequa is that it can take a long time to commute to work. In Massapequa, the average commute to work is 34.24 minutes, which is quite a bit higher than the national average. On the other hand, local public transit is widely used in the town, so leaving the car at home and taking transit is often a viable alternative.

Although the majority of commuting trips in the town are by private automobile, Massapequa is somewhat unusual for a town of its size for having a substantial number of people who use public transportation. For a lot of people, the train helps to get to and from their jobs every morning, which benefits everyone in the Massapequa area by reducing both traffic and air pollution.

Do you like to read, write and learn? If you move to Massapequa, you'll likely find that many of your neighbors like to as well. Massapequa is one of the more educated communities in America, with a full 51.60% of its adults having a college degree or even advanced degree, compared to a national average across all communities of 21.84%.

The per capita income in Massapequa in 2022 was $70,713, which is wealthy relative to New York and the nation. This equates to an annual income of $282,852 for a family of four.

Massapequa is a somewhat ethnically-diverse town. The people who call Massapequa home describe themselves as belonging to a variety of racial and ethnic groups. The greatest number of Massapequa residents report their race to be White, followed by Asian. Important ancestries of people in Massapequa include Italian, Irish, German, Polish, and English.

The most common language spoken in Massapequa is English. Other important languages spoken here include Spanish and Italian.