Massena, NY

Massena, New York

Introduction to Massena, New York

Massena, New York is 127 miles N of Utica, New York and 243 miles NE of Buffalo, New York. It is in St Lawrence county. The population of the village is 11,209.

Massena History

The area now known as the Village of Massena was originally inhabited by Native Americans. It was first settled in by Europeans in the late 1700s and was incorporated on March 3, 1802. The village was named after French general André Masséna. Lumbering was one of the prominent industries of the area at the time of its inception.

Massena and nearby Attractions

• Robert Moses State Park
• Massena Museum
• Wilson Hill Wildlife Area
• Saint Lawrence State Park
• Potsdam Public Museum
• Colonial Village Family Fun Park

Things To Do In Massena

Alcoa Park, Robert Moses State Park and the amusement and theme park of Aladdin's Castle are all in the Massena area. Shopping can be enjoyed at the St. Lawrence Centre Mall. Other tourist attractions of the village include the St. Lawrence Seaway and the St. Lawrence- Franklin D. Roosevelt Power Project. You can also visit the Massena Museum to explore the history of the village.

Massena Transportation

Massena International Airport is nearby.

Massena Higher Education

The Massena School of Business lies within the village. St Lawrence University, Clarkson University and SUNY College at Potsdam also offer facilities for higher studies.

High Points

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

Category	Trophy
Short Commute Times (vs. Peers)	Top 7%
Affordability of Rents (vs. State)	Top 8%
Low Violent Crime (vs. Peers)	Top 17%
Affordability of Property Taxes (vs. State)	Top 18%

Comparative Profile of Massena, NY

Comparing Massena 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
Senior Citizens
Age of the Population
Female Share of the Population
Children Under 5 Years Old
Well-Paid Single Men
Male 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
College Educated Adults
People in Middle Class or Better
Median Family Income
People Above Poverty

Commute & Sprawl

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

Housing

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

Crime

Characteristic	Compared to Peers	Compared to State
Low Violent Crime
Low Property Crime

Massena Almanac

Massena Climate

Nearest Weather Stations

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

Massena Population (2000)

(From 2000 Census, as reported by individuals)

Neighborhood and Nearby Area Names

According to the US Postal Service, Massena, its neighborhoods, and/or surrounding areas are also referred to as:

Note that not all alternate names are acceptable for use in US Post Office addresses.

Nearby Cities and Towns

Massena Public Libraries

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Massena Hospitals

MASSENA MEMORIAL HOSPITAL
(Government - Local)
1 HOSPITAL DRIVE
(315) 764-1711
Emergency Service: Yes

Wal-Mart in Massena

Massena High Schools (2004)

MASSENA SHS
84 NIGHTENGALE AVE
315-764-3710
Title I eligible, not participating.
Serves 975 students.

Massena Colleges

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