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East Massapequa, New York, in Nassau county, is 5 miles SE of Levittown, New York (center to center) and 28 miles E of New York, New York. The town is considered part of the Nassau - Suffolk metropolitan area. East Massapequa has a population of 19,565.
In East Massapequa, about 57% of adults are married. East Massapequa is considered a town for married couples and families. Households are larger than most, which is consistent with the family emphasis of the town.
Approximately 19% of East Massapequa is non-white. East Massapequa boasts a diverse population for New York, with several racial groups well-represented among the population.
In 2000, East Massapequa had a median family income of $83,373. East Massapequa is regarded in the state as a town where many of the people are well-off.
About 84% of housing units in East Massapequa are owner-occupied.
In East Massapequa, 83% of commuters drive to work. Residents of the town, taking advantage of public transportation, try to avoid being as dependent on their cars as people in some other places.
East Massapequa strengths, compared to Peers (similar size places nationally) or State (other places in New York):
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|---|---|---|
| Public Transportation Use (vs. Peers) | Top 5% | ![]() ![]() |
| Median Family Income (vs. Peers) | Top 10% | ![]() |
| Racial Diversity (vs. Peers) | Top 13% | ![]() |
| Low Rate of Poverty (vs. Peers) | Top 15% | ![]() |
| People in Middle Class or Better (vs. Peers) | Top 16% | ![]() |
| Well-Paid Single Women (vs. Peers) | Top 19% | ![]() |
Comparing East Massapequa to similar size places nationwide (Peers) and to other places in New York (State):
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