Massapequa, NY

Massapequa, New York

Introduction to Massapequa, New York

Massapequa, New York, in Nassau county, is 3 miles SE of Levittown, New York and 26 miles E of New York, New York. The town is included in the Nassau - Suffolk metropolitan area. As of the year 2000 census, 22,652 people lived in Massapequa.

Massapequa History

Massapequa was originally inhabited by Native Americans. It derived its name from the Massapequa Indians. It is a census–designated hamlet in Nassau County and a part of the Town of Oyster Bay. The hamlet is the hometown of Ron Kovic, the renowned anti-war activist and Vietnam War veteran.

Massapequa and nearby Attractions

• Jones Beach State Park
• Adventureland Amusement Park
• Tackapausha Museum and Preserve
• Bethpage State Park
• Cradle of Aviation Museum
• Brooklyn Children's Museum

Things To Do In Massapequa

While staying in Massapequa, you can visit the Adventureland Amusement Park and Jones Beach State Park. The Sagamore Hill National Historic Site, Caumsett State Historic Park, Old Westbury Gardens, Walt Whitman Birthplace State Historic Park and Saint Paul's Church National Historic Site are some of the historic sites located close to Massapequa. You can also visit the Hofstra Museum, American Airpower Museum, Hicksville Gregory Museum and the Tackapausha Museum and Preserve.

Massapequa Transportation

JKF International is the closest major airport.

Massapequa Higher Education

Higher educational facilities are offered by SUNY College of Technology at Farmingdale, New York Institute of Technology- Old Westbury, Nassau Community College, Hofstra University, Long Island University- C W Post Campus, Adelphi University and SUNY College at Old Westbury.

High Points

Massapequa strengths, compared to Peers (similar size places nationally) or State (other places in New York):

Category	Trophy
Public Transportation Use (vs. Peers)	Top 3%
People in Middle Class or Better (vs. Peers)	Top 3%
Low Rate of Poverty (vs. Peers)	Top 5%
Median Family Income (vs. Peers)	Top 8%

Comparative Profile of Massapequa, NY

Comparing Massapequa to similar size places nationwide (Peers) and to other places in New York (State):

Ratings range from (lowest) to (highest).

The People

Characteristic	Compared to Peers	Compared to State
Age of the Population
Well-Paid Single Men
Well-Paid Single Women
Male Share of the Population
Children Under 5 Years Old
Senior Citizens
Female Share of the Population
Racial Diversity

Families

Characteristic	Compared to Peers	Compared to State
Portion of People Married
Average Household Size

Wealth

Characteristic	Compared to Peers	Compared to State
People in Middle Class or Better
People Above Poverty
Median Family Income
College Educated Adults

Commute & Sprawl

Characteristic	Compared to Peers	Compared to State
Public Transportation Use
Working at Home
Walking and Biking to Work
Short Commute Times

Housing

Characteristic	Compared to Peers	Compared to State
Seasonal and Vacation Housing
Housing Recently Built
Studio & One-Bedroom Rentals
Affordability of Rents
Affordability of Property Taxes
People Living Alone

Massapequa Almanac

Massapequa Climate

Nearest Weather Stations

• Temp ranges are avg daily min and max for the month
• Precipitation is rainfall (and rainfall equiv of snowfall)

Massapequa Population (2000)

(From 2000 Census, as reported by individuals)

Nearby Cities and Towns

Starbucks in Massapequa

Massapequa High Schools (2004)

MASSAPEQUA HS
4925 MERRICK RD
516-797-6110
Serves 1,706 students.

PLAINEDGE SHS
241 WYNGATE DR
516-992-7550
Serves 1,050 students.

Massapequa Colleges

(List of All New York Colleges)

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