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Is Massapequa Park, NY expensive to live in?

OKRent takes 25 cents of every $1 people earn here.
🏠 Rent per month (2026)$3,828118% higher than U.S. average
💵 Families earn per year (2026)$185,451about $15,454/month · 113% higher than U.S. average
🔑 House price$642,60093% higher than U.S. average

Rent here is among the highest 10% in the country. Household incomes are higher than in 96% of U.S. cities. A typical house costs about 3.5 years of household income. Commutes are long, about 35.5 minutes each way. Most homes (98%) are owned, so rentals can be hard to find.

How much money do I need?

To rent here comfortably, you should earn about $153,120 a year. That is $74 an hour at a full-time job.

Is rent cheaper than other New York cities?

No. Rent here is more expensive than in most of New York. It is number 343 of 343 cities from cheapest to most expensive.

Massapequa Park
$3,828
Oswego
$1,445
Bethpage
$2,222
Mastic Beach
$2,679
Islip
$2,466
Kings Park
$1,647
Cortland
$1,561

How much do households earn in Massapequa Park?

Under $25k
4.9%
$25k–50k
7.1%
$50k–100k
19.4%
$100k–150k
24.4%
$150k+
42.3%

Share of households by yearly income. 66.7% of households earn $100,000 or more.

How expensive is Massapequa Park overall?

Everyday prices in New York overall are 8% above the U.S. average (index 107.9, U.S. = 100).

Housing
122
Goods (food, clothes…)
107
Utilities
134
Other services
104
U.S. average
100

Source: U.S. Bureau of Economic Analysis, Regional Price Parities 2024. City-level data is not published for Massapequa Park, so the New York figure is shown.

Taxes and bills in Massapequa Park

🏛️ Property tax$10,000+a year · 1.56% of home value · U.S. $3,119
⚡ Electric bill$209a month (typical) · U.S. $156

Life in Massapequa Park

Commute to work35.5 minU.S.: 26.4 min
College degree53.7%U.S.: 35.7%
Own their home98%U.S.: 65.2%
Below poverty line3.1%U.S.: 12.5%
Unemployment4.6%U.S.: 5.2%

Is it cheaper to rent or buy in Massapequa Park?

Renting is cheaper right now: about $631 a month less.

Renting
$3,828
Owning
$4,459

Owning assumes a typical $642,600 home, 10% down, a 30-year loan at 6.5% and about 1.5% a year for taxes and insurance. You would also need $64,260 for the down payment.

Frequently asked questions

What is the average rent in Massapequa Park, NY?

Renting in Massapequa Park costs a median of about $3,828 a month in 2026, including utilities. The New York median is $2,177.

How much do I need to make to live in Massapequa Park?

To keep rent under 30% of income, you need about $153,120 a year, or $74 an hour at a full-time job.

Is Massapequa Park cheap or expensive?

Massapequa Park is rated OK: rent takes 24.8% of the typical household income of $185,451. It ranks 343rd cheapest of 343 New York cities we track.

How much are property taxes in Massapequa Park?

The median homeowner in Massapequa Park pays $10,000+ a year in property taxes, about 1.56% of the median home value.

Is Massapequa Park more expensive than the national average?

Overall prices in New York are 8% above the U.S. average, according to the U.S. Bureau of Economic Analysis.

How much does a house cost in Massapequa Park?

The median home value in Massapequa Park is $642,600, about 3.5 times the typical yearly household income.

16,963 people live in Massapequa Park. Numbers are typical (middle) values.