Median Age
44 Years
Largest Age Group
55-64 Years
Approximately 15% of Residents
Under 20
22%
Over 65
21%
Massapequa, NY
Area Guide
Avg Rent
$2,914
Population
21,106
Renter Mix
6% Rent
Coastal Long Island town offers serenity outside the city.
Waterfront
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Coastal
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Commuter
Sitting on Long Island’s South Shore, Massapequa is the kind of place where the salt air hits you before you even reach the water. Nestled between Seaford and Amityville roughly 35 miles from Manhattan, this hamlet in the Town of Oyster Bay delivers genuine coastal living with real city access. The sprawling Massapequa Preserve winds through the heart of town, offering miles of trails for hiking, biking, and fishing, while Jones Beach Island sits just a short drive down the Wantagh State Parkway. Multiple Long Island Rail Road stations connect residents directly to Penn Station and JFK International Airport, making the commute manageable without sacrificing that laid-back shoreside feel.
The name Massapequa traces back to the Algonquian language, loosely meaning “great water land,” a nod to the area’s deep indigenous roots and enduring connection to the bay. The rental landscape here leans toward garden-style apartment communities and townhomes rather than high-rises, giving the area a lower-key residential character. Renters have solid options across one- and two-bedroom floor plans, with larger units available for those needing more space. Whether you’re drawn to the preserve, the parkway, or the platform, Massapequa makes it easy to feel grounded.
Explore the City
A friendly, casual bar and restaurant, The Good Life offers many craft beers in Massapequa.
Massapequa preserve is home to migratory birds.
The beautiful interior of The Coffee Grind in Massapequa.
A couple enjoys the path through the nature preserve in Massapequa.
A customer browsing all the tasty slices at Pizzeria Undici in Massapequa.
The Knights of Columbus leading a section of the parade down Broadway in Massapequa.
Demographics
Median Household Income
$150,175
Average: $172,366
Education
8,249
Residents Have a Degree
Job Market
11,069
Workers Employed
Age Distribution
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Housing Distribution
Massapequa has more homeowners than renters.
Renters
6%
Non-Renters
94%
Education Distribution
Review this city's overall education levels.
Bachelor's or Higher
36%
Other Education
64%
Rent Trends
As of May 2026, the average apartment rent in Massapequa, NY is $2,914 for one bedroom, $3,741 for two bedrooms, and $4,429 for three bedrooms. Apartment rent in Massapequa has increased by 4.4% in the past year.
Property Type
Average Rent
Average Sq Ft
Apartment
$2,914/month
836 Sq Ft
Getting Around
Explore how walkable, bikeable, drivable, and transit-friendly Massapequa, NY is for everyday living.
Moderately Walkable
Walkability
60
/ 100
Some Public Transit
Transit
40
/ 100
Moderately Drivable
Drivability
70
/ 100
Moderately Bikeable
Bikeability
60
/ 100
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Schools
Public
Grades K-5
513 Students
Public
Grades K-5
496 Students
Public
Grades 6-8
1,487 Students
Public
Grades 6-12
495 Students
Public
Grades 9-12
1,406 Students
Public
Grades 9-12
857 Students
Public
Grades 6-12
495 Students
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Points of Interest
Shopping Centers
Parks and Recreation
- Tackapausha Museum & Preserve
- Bethpage State Park
- Jones Beach State Park
- Theodore Roosevelt Nature Center
- Hofstra University Arboretum
Airports
- John F Kennedy International
- Long Island MacArthur
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Methodology
† Our analysis of utilities, groceries, transportation, healthcare, home prices, and other goods and services is sourced from the Cost of Living Index, a respected benchmark published by the Council for Community and Economic Research (C2ER) that provides a thorough overview of living expenses across different regions.
Rent data is provided by CoStar Group’s Market Trend reports. As the industry leader in commercial real estate information, analytics, and news, CoStar conducts extensive research to produce and maintain a comprehensive database of commercial real estate information. We combine this data with public record to provide the most up-to-date rental information available.
Consumer goods, services, and home prices are sourced from the Cost of Living Index published by the Council for Community and Economic Research (C2ER). The data on this page is updated quarterly. It was last published in February 2026.
Demographic information comes from Neustar and combines detailed address data with U.S. Census and American Community Survey statistics to produce reliable local estimates.