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East Meadow
  • Suburb of New York City, NY
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Suburb
New York City

East Meadow

#43 in Best Places to Retire in New York
    A
    Overall Niche Grade
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    1. Public Schools
      A+
    2. Crime & Safety
      unavailable
    3. Housing
      B minus
    4. Nightlife
      A
    5. Good for Families
      A+
    6. Diversity
      A
    7. Jobs
      B
    8. Weather
      B
    9. Cost of Living
      C
    10. Health & Fitness
      A+
    11. Outdoor Activities
      A
    12. Commute
      B
    East Meadow is a suburb of New York City with a population of 38,078. East Meadow is in Nassau County and is one of the best places to live in New York. Living in East Meadow offers residents a dense suburban feel and most residents own their homes. In East Meadow there are a lot of restaurants, coffee shops, and parks. Many young professionals and retirees live in East Meadow and residents tend to be liberal. The public schools in East Meadow are highly rated.
    About East Meadow...
    Population
    38,078
    Suburb of
    New York City
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    Real Estate

    Median Home Value
    $505,400
    National
    $244,900
    Median Rent
    $2,618
    National
    $1,163
    Area Feel
    Dense Suburban
    Rent vs. Own
    • Rent
      12%
    • Own
      88%
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    Crime & Safety

    Crime & Safety
    unavailable
    Based on violent and property crime rates.
    Violent Crimes
    • Calculated annually per 100,000 residents
    • Assault
      282.7
    • Murder
      6.1
    • Rape
      40.7
    • Robbery
      135.5
    Property Crimes
    • Calculated annually per 100,000 residents
    • Burglary
      500.1
    • Theft
      2,042.8
    • Motor Vehicle Theft
      284

    Residents

    Diversity
    A
    Based on ethnic and economic diversity.
    Age
    • <10 years
      11%
    • 10-17 years
      9%
    • 18-24 years
      8%
    • 25-34 years
      12%
    • 35-44 years
      12%
    • 45-54 years
      12%
    • 55-64 years
      14%
    • 65+ years
      21%
    Education Levels
    • Master's degree or higher
      19%
      13%
    • Bachelor's degree
      25%
      21%
    • Some college or associate's degree
      23%
      29%
    • High school diploma or equivalent
      26%
      26%
    • Less than high school diploma
      8%
      11%
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    Working in East Meadow

    Jobs
    B
    Based on employment rates, job and business growth, and cost of living.
    Median Household Income
    $126,079
    National
    $69,021
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