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“Hell’s Kitchen with a lawn” on the South Shore
With its views of Oyster Bay and a curving coastline cut through by canals, Massapequa’s extensive outdoor spaces, longstanding restaurants and the small-town feel created by its tight-knit community make it stand out. “When I was growing up, Massapequa was like Hell’s Kitchen with a lawn,” says Philip Donnellan, an associate broker at Deans R E & Moving Homes and a lifelong native with 19 years of experience selling here. “It was working class. It was cops, firemen, utility workers, Wall Street people. It was a good mixture of people, and it still is.” The community that this diverse group of locals has built goes beyond just getting to know their neighbors. “You have just an absolutely amazing community, all helping each other get through the day and making their life just a little better,” says real estate salesperson Jay Nociforo of EXIT Realty Premier. “It’s that kind of community.” Between its location and community, most residents find themselves wanting to stay in Massapequa for the long haul. “I grew up here; I’ve lived here for 60 years,” Donnellan says, who just moved away — but stayed nearby — a little over six years ago. He isn’t the only member of his family to stay for decades, though. His three siblings still live in town, as do almost all his adult nieces and nephews. “We used to say it’s a cult,” he says.
Alhambra Park sits south of this beautiful neighborhood and the mouth of Massapequa Cove.
Krisch's American Restaurant is a staples of the Massapequa community.
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Philip B. Healy and Alhambra beaches, local Little League
“It’s a huge boating, fishing, recreation area,” Donnellan says. “There’s a giant coastline, and boaters gravitate there because they want dockside, they want bulkhead.” Waterfront access abounds here thanks to its coastline, which is dotted with beaches, parks and marinas. Philip B. Healey Beach and Alhambra Beach are public but small, so they’re often quiet despite still being popular. “If you have a boat, it’s a quick 15-minute ride to Tobay Beach, to Jones Beach — whichever beach you want,” Donnellan says.
A little more inland, Massapequa Preserve has hiking trails, lakes for fishing and kayaking and access to the Bethpage Bike Trail, which stretches all the way up to Bethpage State Park. In nearby East Massapequa, John J. Burns Park’s many athletic courts and fields serve as a practice hub and proving ground for many local teams. “All the Little League teams play there — baseball, lacrosse, football, soccer,” Donnellan says. “Our Little League has sent teams to the Little League World Series over the years, probably half a dozen times. All the sports in Massapequa are very involved.” The park also features yet another marina.
All ages can enjoy the privacy of Philip B. Healy Beach in Massapequa.
The Preserve in Massapequa is a bird watcher's paradise.
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Fixer-uppers starting at $400,000
Cape Cods, colonials, split-levels and ranch-style homes line many of Massapequa’s quiet streets, which are often dotted with trees but aren’t always lined with sidewalks. These homes come in a wide range of prices. A landlocked two-bedroom fixer-upper starts as low as $400,000, while updated homes can climb as high as $2.5 million along the waterfront, where they have private docks. “There’s a six times difference of what you can purchase,” says Elaine Patterson, licensed associate real estate broker of Douglas Elliman Real Estate. “It gives you the opportunity to be a first-time buyer, or be an upgrade buyer, or a waterfront buyer, or a downsizer.” Because residents often don’t want to move away from town, it’s not uncommon for them to relocate within Massapequa, finding a larger or smaller home to meet their changing needs. Smaller condominiums, townhomes or senior housing can further help accommodate this. Other residents don’t move at all. “We’ve had people living 40, 50, 60 years in their home,” Nociforo says.
Expanded cape cods have attached garages and manicured front lawns.
Cape cod style homes, some with solar panels on their roofs
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Life among the Massapequas
As an incorporated village, the nearby Massapequa Park is technically distinct from Massapequa, but most locals view the two communities — and sometimes the Massapequas as a whole — as one and the same. The biggest difference between the communities is Massapequa Park’s charmingly walkable downtown and the fact village residents have higher taxes. “You could pay as little as $600 a year more on your taxes or you can pay $2,500 or $2,800 more on your taxes, depending on your lot size or the value of the home you live in,” Patterson says.
Feeling for Italian and American food? You can find both at the Massapequa Diner.
Hear live music and speeches from local officials at the Massapequa Street Festival.
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Holiday parades, free summertime concerts
Massapequa has annual Memorial Day and Veteran’s Day parades, and John J. Burns Park hosts free summertime concerts every week. “You get anything from doo-wop revivals to hip-hop and anything in between,” Donnellan says. “The Zombies, the old band from the 1960s, played in Burns Park a few years ago.” Local beach clubs host barbeques, holiday parties and events for members’ children like arts and crafts days.
The Knights of Columbus leading a section of the parade down Broadway in Massapequa.
Santa Claus embraces the audience at the annual holiday street party in Massapequa Park.
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Shopping and dining along Merrick Road, Broadway
Of all the eateries in Massapequa, All American Hamburger Drive In is considered by most to be the go-to spot. “It makes great hamburgers, it’s been here for 60 years and it’s known all over Long Island,” Donnellan says. “People who come to Massapequa to visit have to go to All American to get a double double and fries.” Massapequa Diner, which got its start in 1950 and is open 24/7, is another neighborhood classic. Pizza, sushi, Korean food and so much more can also be found here, but Smuggler Jack’s is a favorite spot for seafood right on the water. Another local essential, Krisch’s has been serving dessert since 1955. “It still has the feel of the old ice cream shop with the counter and the thick stools,” Donnellan says. “You can get anything from an egg cream soda to a full sundae. People come from all over the island to get Krisch’s ice cream.” IGA Supermarket and Uncle Giuseppe’s Marketplace provide groceries and Massapequa Park’s downtown offers even more shopping and dining just a mile away.
Taking some fresh and hot pizza to go from Carmela's in Massapequa.
All American Burgers & Franks is a popular walk up and eat out spot in Massapequa.
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Massapequa High’s two campuses
The Massapequa Free Union School District, which is one of the biggest K-12 school systems in Nassau County, gets an A from Niche. Children can attend East Lake Elementary School, which has an A-minus, before moving on to Alfred G. Berner Middle School and Massapequa High School. Both schools have an A, and the high school has one campus for its ninth graders and one for 10th through 12th grade. This second larger campus serves about 1,700 students.
Berner Middle School serves students in grades 6-8 in Massapequa.
Welcome to Massapequa High School.
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Sunrise Highway, LIRR to NYC
With direct access to Sunrise Highway and Broadway, Hicksville and Merricks roads, it’s easy to travel across Long Island. The Long Island Rail Road’s Massapequa Station is also located in the neighborhood and runs a train every 30 minutes. The express train allows residents to get to Manhattan in about 55 minutes.
Quaint downtown street in Massapequa Park with shops, restaurants, and professional services
The Massapequa station is the common train to and from any commuters destination.
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Parks in this Area
Anchor Park
Baseball/Softball
Basketball
Soccer
Mansfield Memorial Park
Baseball/Softball
Picnic Area
Soccer
John J Burns Park
Baseball/Softball
Basketball
Bike Trails
Massapequa Preserve
Baseball/Softball
Bike Trails
Boating
Bethpage State Park
Bike Trails
Golf
Grills
Brady Park
Sunset Park
Baseball/Softball
Basketball
Tennis
Philip B. Healey Beach
Picnic Area
Beach
Playground
Jones Beach State Park
Transit
Airport
John F Kennedy International
29 min drive
Train
Massapequa Station
Bus
Broadway & Ohio Ave
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Sunrise HWY & Ocean Ave
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Hicksville Rd & Clark Ave
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Merrick Rd & Ocean Ave
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Hicksville Rd & Pennsylvania Ave
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Hicksville Rd & New Hampshire Ave
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Merrick Rd & Biltmore Blvd
Reviews
Niche Reviews
3.657 Reviews
3.0Current Resident
4/10/2024Niche Review
Massapequa is a very nice neighborhood in terms of appearance, but a majority of the people are extremely nosy, which gets on my nerves. It is impossible to live your life without being questioned by your neighbors. Everyone always has something to say and they always want to involve themselves in other peoples business.
4.0Niche User
3/4/2015Niche Review
local businesses are very convenient
5.0Current Resident
5/10/2017Niche Review
Massapequa is a beautiful middle class neighborhood in suburban Long Island. Located on the south shore of Long Island in the summers it offers local beaches, restaurants on the water that you can get to by boat. It also offers parks and preserves and trails that connect to Bethpage State Park. There are plenty of restaurants and stores throughout the large town as well as in Massapequa's village.
4.0Current Resident
11/15/2017Niche Review
It's a close and quiet town, not much usually goes on around these parts. The public schools are great education wise and security wise.
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Massapequa Demographics and Home Trends
On average, homes in Massapequa, Long Island sell after 70 days on the market compared to the national average of 70 days. The median sale price for homes in Massapequa, Long Island over the last 12 months is $429,900, down 28% from the median home sale price over the previous 12 months.
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Average Home Value
Source: Public Records
Property Mix - Square Feet
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Demographics
Total Population
21,144
Median Age
44
Population Density
9 ppl/acre
Population under 18
22.5%
On par with the national average
23.8%
Population over 65
20.8%
On par with the national average
19.1%
Finances
Median Household Income
$150,155
Significantly above the national average
$71,702
Average Household Income
$172,348
Education and Workforce
High School Graduates
96.5%
College Graduates
50.5%
Above the national average
34.1%
Advanced Degrees
23.6%
Above the national average
13.3%
% Population in Labor Force
67.6%
Weather
Annual Precipitation
38''
Average Winter Low Temperature
25°F
Average Summer High Temperature
82°F
Annual Snowfall
32''
Area Factors
Bikeable
Bike Score®
64/ 100
Very Walkable
Walk Score®
76/ 100
Some Transit
Transit Score®
40/ 100
Source: Walk Score
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