salaryRent is higher than in 86% of U.S. cities. Household incomes are higher than in 92% of U.S. cities. A typical house costs about 4.0 years of household income. Commutes are long, about 33.7 minutes each way. Most homes (94.7%) are owned, so rentals can be hard to find.
How much money do I need?
To rent here comfortably, you should earn about $101,600 a year. That is $49 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 231 of 343 cities from cheapest to most expensive.
How much do households earn in North Massapequa?
Share of households by yearly income. 61.6% of households earn $100,000 or more.
Rent by apartment size in North Massapequa
| Size | North Massapequa | U.S. average |
|---|---|---|
| 1 bedroom | $2,271 | $1,324 |
| 2 bedrooms | $2,416 | $1,509 |
| 3 bedrooms | $3,436 | $1,698 |
Median monthly rent plus utilities for all renters, by number of bedrooms.
How expensive is North Massapequa overall?
Everyday prices in New York overall are 8% above the U.S. average (index 107.9, U.S. = 100).
Source: U.S. Bureau of Economic Analysis, Regional Price Parities 2024. City-level data is not published for North Massapequa, so the New York figure is shown.
Taxes and bills in North Massapequa
Life in North Massapequa
Is it cheaper to rent or buy in North Massapequa?
Renting is cheaper right now: about $1,865 a month less.
Owning assumes a typical $634,900 home, 10% down, a 30-year loan at 6.5% and about 1.5% a year for taxes and insurance. You would also need $63,490 for the down payment.
Frequently asked questions
What is the average rent in North Massapequa, NY?
Renting in North Massapequa costs a median of about $2,540 a month in 2026, including utilities. The New York median is $2,177.
How much do I need to make to live in North Massapequa?
To keep rent under 30% of income, you need about $101,600 a year, or $49 an hour at a full-time job.
Is North Massapequa cheap or expensive?
North Massapequa is rated Cheap: rent takes 19.0% of the typical household income of $160,323. It ranks 231st cheapest of 343 New York cities we track.
How much are property taxes in North Massapequa?
The median homeowner in North Massapequa pays $10,000+ a year in property taxes, about 1.58% of the median home value.
Is North Massapequa 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 North Massapequa?
The median home value in North Massapequa is $634,900, about 4.0 times the typical yearly household income.
17,877 people live in North Massapequa. Numbers are typical (middle) values.