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Massena, NY

Population, income, housing, safety, climate and schools for Massena - drawn straight from Census ACS, FBI UCR, NOAA, NCES, HUD and FEMA, refreshed on the 2024–2025 release cycle.

10,234
Residents
$48,810
Median income
$99,200
Median home
$1,071
Median rent (state)

Massena - the verdict

Out of every US city with 1,000+ residents, Massena places in the 18th percentile for household income. Source: Census ACS.

18th
percentile, household income
9th
percentile, home value
26th
percentile, median rent
📝 How we sourced this

Population, income, and housing-cost figures come from the U.S. Census Bureau American Community Survey 5-year estimates (B-series tables). Crime data uses FBI UCR; climate uses NOAA Climate Normals; school counts come from NCES Common Core of Data; permits use the Census Building Permits Survey (BPS). See our methodology page for the full ETL pipeline and OMB / FIPS join keys.

Data Snapshot: Massena, NY

New York's Massena is a small town, with 10,234 residents per the latest Census Bureau ACS figures. The typical household in Massena brings in $48,810 a year, in the lower quartile of U.S. cities for household income, with a poverty rate of 15.7%. Massena's housing stock carries a median value of $99,200, and the median resident age is 43.5 years. 24.3% of adults here have a bachelor's degree or higher; 51.8% of working-age residents are in the labor force.

In 2024, 0 residential building permits were authorized in Massena (No Permits), per Census BPS data. NOAA climate normals record an annual average temperature of 44.1°F with 33.9 inches of precipitation per year.

New York carries a cost-of-living premium: on BEA's 100-equals-national-average cost index, New York scores 107.9 (Above Average), per the 2024 Regional Price Parities release. A typical two-bedroom carries a HUD Fair Market Rent of $1,071 per month statewide. Statewide, average monthly utility bills in New York run around $285, per EIA 2023 residential energy data. FEMA's National Risk Index rates natural-hazard exposure at 77.9 out of 100 (High).

Population

10,234 residents

Census ACS 2023 - New York

Median Household Income

$48,810 /yr

Poverty 15.7%

Cost of Living Index (state)

107.9 (US=100)

Above Average - BEA RPP 2024, New York average

How does Massena compare to other US cities?

Here's how Massena stacks up against the full field of US cities (population 1,000+), computed live from Census and FBI data.

Household income 18% higher than other cities
Home value 9% pricier than other cities
Median rent 26% pricier than other cities

"Safer than" reflects total crime rate from FBI UCR; the others use Census ACS estimates.

How we calculate these percentiles & ranks

Each percentile compares Massena against every qualifying US city; each in-state rank narrows that to New York only. Full formula and direction notes: methodology.

New York-relative analysis

Median Home Value places Massena near the bottom of New York's cities

Among the 1,202 New York cities PlainCities tracks with reported median home value data, Massena ranks #1,108 - the 8th percentile within the state. This is a different, narrower cut than the nationwide percentiles above: it compares Massena only against its own state's cities, not the full US field.

Median Household Income
#1,108 of 1,205
8th percentile in New York
Median Gross Rent
#1,120 of 1,256
9th percentile in New York
Median Home Value
#1,108 of 1,202
8th percentile in New York
Poverty Rate
#167 of 1,246
86th percentile in New York
Bachelor's Degree or Higher
#867 of 1,254
30th percentile in New York

Ranked by raw value (highest first); a higher rank is not automatically "better" for every measure, see each metric's own context above. This is a comparison within New York only, not a livability score. See the methodology for the source and calculation.

18thIncome percentile

18th percentile nationally for median household income. Source: Census ACS 2023 / FBI UCR 2023.

How Massena's home value compares nationally

Median home value vs. every US city (population 1,000+)

$99,200 Among the most affordable more affordable than 91% of 15,600 US cities

$0–$25,000: 5 US cities (0%). Below this entry. $25,000–$50,000: 54 US cities (0%). Below this entry. $50,000–$75,000: 352 US cities (2%). Below this entry. $75,000–$100,000: 1,086 US cities (7%). This entry sits in this band. $100,000–$125,000: 1,516 US cities (10%). Above this entry. $125,000–$150,000: 1,170 US cities (8%). Above this entry. $150,000–$175,000: 1,278 US cities (8%). Above this entry. $175,000–$200,000: 1,229 US cities (8%). Above this entry. $200,000–$225,000: 1,035 US cities (7%). Above this entry. $225,000–$250,000: 976 US cities (6%). Above this entry. $250,000–$275,000: 754 US cities (5%). Above this entry. $275,000–$300,000: 712 US cities (5%). Above this entry. $300,000–$325,000: 521 US cities (3%). Above this entry. $325,000–$350,000: 526 US cities (3%). Above this entry. $350,000–$375,000: 465 US cities (3%). Above this entry. $375,000–$400,000: 393 US cities (3%). Above this entry. $400,000–$425,000: 317 US cities (2%). Above this entry. $425,000–$450,000: 300 US cities (2%). Above this entry. $450,000–$475,000: 307 US cities (2%). Above this entry. $475,000–$500,000: 250 US cities (2%). Above this entry. $500,000–$525,000: 160 US cities (1%). Above this entry. $525,000–$550,000: 156 US cities (1%). Above this entry. $550,000–$575,000: 172 US cities (1%). Above this entry. $575,000–$600,000: 172 US cities (1%). Above this entry. $600,000–$625,000: 163 US cities (1%). Above this entry. $625,000–$650,000: 167 US cities (1%). Above this entry. $650,000–$675,000: 135 US cities (1%). Above this entry. $675,000–$700,000: 101 US cities (1%). Above this entry. $700,000–$725,000: 95 US cities (1%). Above this entry. $725,000–$750,000: 71 US cities (0%). Above this entry. $750,000–$775,000: 65 US cities (0%). Above this entry. $775,000–$800,000: 70 US cities (0%). Above this entry. $800,000–$825,000: 57 US cities (0%). Above this entry. $825,000–$850,000: 67 US cities (0%). Above this entry. $850,000–$875,000: 60 US cities (0%). Above this entry. $875,000–$900,000: 58 US cities (0%). Above this entry. $900,000–$925,000: 47 US cities (0%). Above this entry. $925,000–$950,000: 37 US cities (0%). Above this entry. $950,000–$975,000: 31 US cities (0%). Above this entry. $975,000–$1,000,000: 470 US cities (3%). Above this entry. $1,000,000–$1,025,000: 0 US cities (0%). Above this entry. Massena $0 $1,025,000 every US city, bucketed by value

Each bar is a $25K-wide band; taller bars hold more US cities. The dashed line + filled bar mark this entry. Hover or tap any bar for its full count, share, and where it sits relative to this entry.

Source U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-Year Estimates · 2023

Income distribution context

Household income distribution - Massena, NY Massena, NY's reported median household income shown against the U.S. national quintile-share pattern (not Massena, NY-specific quintile data). The Lorenz curve traces the national cumulative income share against cumulative population share, perfect equality is the diagonal; observed inequality bows below. $ Household Income Distribution Massena, NY median $48,810/yr, vs. U.S. national quintile pattern QUINTILE SHARE OF AGGREGATE INCOME Lowest 20% 3.4% Second 20% 9.2% Middle 20% 15.1% Fourth 20% 23.2% Top 20% 49.1% LORENZ CURVE cumulative income vs. population 100% 0% 100% pop. 0%
Massena, NY's median household income (Census ACS 5-year estimate) plotted against the U.S. national income-quintile distribution pattern for context; the quintile shares and Lorenz curve are national figures, not computed specifically for Massena, NY. Diagonal = perfect equality.

Key socioeconomic indicators

Bachelor's degree or higher (adults 25+) 24.3%

Census ACS S1501, educational attainment

Poverty rate (households below FPL) 15.7%

Census ACS S1701, poverty status

Labor force participation (adults 16+) 51.8%

Census ACS S2301, share of working-age residents in the labor force

Population
10,234
Median Income
$48,810
Median Home Value
$99,200
Median Age
43.5
Poverty Rate
15.7%
Labor force participation
51.8%
Bachelor's Degree+
24.3%

Climate

Avg Temperature
44.1°F
Annual Precipitation
33.9"
Annual Snowfall
N/A

Schools

Total Schools
5
Public schools in this city

Population Change

Annual U.S. Census Bureau Population Estimates Program (PEP) estimates, 2020–2025

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9,800 residents10,000 residents10,200 residents10,400 residents 202020212022202320242025 10,253 residents 9,898 residents ▼ -3.5%
Massena's Census PEP population estimates, 2020–2025.

Housing Supply

Census Bureau Building Permits Survey (BPS) - annual residential permits authorized

Total Permits (2024)
0
housing units authorized
Single-Family
0
detached homes
Multifamily
0
apartments & condos

5-Year Permit Trend (2019–2024)

Year Total
2019 0
2020 0
2021 1
2022 0
2023 0
2024 0

Commute Patterns

How workers travel to work, Census ACS 2023

Drive Alone
77.3%
Carpool
9.9%
Public Transit
0.6%
Walk
4.3%
Work from Home
5.7%
Other
2.2%

Based on 4,341 workers 16 and over.

Monthly Utility Costs

State-average estimates for New York - EIA 2023 residential energy data

Electricity
$130
avg/month
Natural Gas
$90
avg/month
Water & Sewer
$65
avg/month
Total Utilities
$285
estimated/month

Estimates reflect New York state averages. Actual costs vary by home size, usage, and local rates. Source: U.S. Energy Information Administration (EIA) 2023.

Living Costs & Risk

Cost of living is a New York state average from BEA; rent and hazard risk are county-level figures from HUD and FEMA for the county Massena sits in

Cost of Living Index
107.9
Above Average
US average = 100 · BEA RPP 2024
Typical 2-BR Rent
$1,071/mo
HUD Fair Market Rent
County-level FMR estimate
Natural Hazard Risk
77.9 / 100
High
FEMA NRI composite score (county)

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10,240 people
New Hyde Park
10,208 people
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10,203 people
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10,274 people
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10,285 people
South Huntington
10,150 people

Cities of a Similar Size Nationwide

Population-matched peers from other states, closest to Massena's 10,234 residents (Census ACS 5-Year 2023).

Kennett, MO
10,236 people
North Bend, OR
10,231 people
Atoka, TN
10,237 people
Waimea CDP (Hawaii County), HI
10,242 people
Raymondville, TX
10,243 people
Marlton, MD
10,223 people

Cities with a Similar Household Income Nationwide

Median-household-income-matched peers from other states, closest to Massena's $48,810 (Census ACS 5-Year 2023, table B19013).

Freeport, OH
$48,810 median income
DeQuincy, LA
$48,808 median income
Moscow, OH
$48,813 median income
Hazen, AR
$48,816 median income
Reading, MI
$48,804 median income
Pine Harbor, TX
$48,802 median income

Race & Ethnicity Composition

Race and ethnicity - Massena, NY Race categories sum to one hundred percent per Census methodology. Hispanic or Latino is shown separately as an ethnicity overlay; it cuts across all race categories per OMB Directive 15. Race & Ethnicity Composition Massena, NY - Census ACS, OMB race + ethnicity categories RACE, sums to 100% 93.2% ETHNICITY, Hispanic or Latino (any race) 2.8% White 93.2% Black or African American 0.8% Asian 0.3% American Indian 0.7% Native Hawaiian 0.0% Some other race 0.1% Two or more races 5.0% Per OMB Directive 15: Hispanic/Latino ethnicity is reported separately from the race categories.
Race categories sum to 100%. Hispanic or Latino ethnicity is reported separately and cuts across race per Census/OMB methodology.

City-level race and ethnicity, Census ACS 5-year 2023 (tables B02001, B03001), OMB Directive 15 categories.

How Massena compares to nearby New York cities

Population + median household income, sourced from Census Bureau ACS 5-year B01001 (population) and B19013 (median household income).

City Population Median Household Income
Massena (this city) 10,234 $48,810
Oneida 10,240 $60,380
New Hyde Park 10,208 $146,571
Fort Salonga 10,203 $182,165
Census ACS 5-year FIPS NY NOAA Normals NCES CCD Census BPS 2024 OMB Bulletin 23-01

What do people ask about Massena, NY?

What is the population of Massena, NY? +

Massena, NY has a population of 10,234 according to U.S. Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates.

What is the median household income in Massena, NY? +

In Massena, the typical household earns $48,810 per year, based on Census ACS 2023 data.

What is the cost of living in Massena? +

BEA does not publish a city-level cost-of-living figure for Massena; the closest available measure is the New York state average, a cost of living index of 107.9 (U.S. average = 100), rated "Above Average" based on BEA Regional Price Parities 2024 data. Costs within New York vary by metro area.

What is the median home value in Massena, NY? +

The median home value in Massena is $99,200, according to Census ACS 2023 estimates.

What is the climate like in Massena? +

Massena has an average annual temperature of 44.1°F, 33.9 inches of precipitation. Source: NOAA Climate Normals.

Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-Year 2023, NOAA Climate Normals, NCES CCD, Census BPS 2024, Census ACS B08301/B08136, U.S. Energy Information Administration (EIA) 2023, BEA Regional Price Parities 2024, HUD Fair Market Rents 2026, FEMA National Risk Index.

Read our methodology - how this data is sourced, computed, and verified.

Primary sources: Census ACS, FBI UCR, NOAA Climate Normals, NCES.

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