East Meadow, New York Demographics
Population trends, housing costs, income, commuting, and health, all on one page.
East Meadow, NY Population Density Map and Area Scores
Area Score
Health, income and education, each graded from F to A+. Explore interactive maps for deeper analysis.
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A
Health Above average
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B
Income Around average
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B
Education Around average
Source: Map AI Methodology
Population
| Metric | East Meadow | New York Avg | U.S. Average |
|---|---|---|---|
| Population | 39,652 | 19,748,855 | 337,468,954 |
| Population density (per sq mi) | 6267.6 | 362.0 | 86.4 |
| Population growth (%/yr) | -0.12% | 0.05% | 0.59% |
| Median age | 41.6 | 38.7 | 37.3 |
| Households | 12,931 | 7,694,043 | 130,235,071 |
Population in East Meadow declined by 1.9% from 2009 to 2024, reaching 39,652 in 2024.
Population Growth 2009–2024
Race & Ethnicity
Age & Sex
The largest generation in East Meadow is Gen X, aged 45–60, at 21.7% of residents. That is 0.9 points above New York as a whole.
- Gen Z 13–28 7,611 19.2% -1.3 pts
- Millennials 29–44 7,867 19.8% -2.4 pts
- Gen X 45–60 8,595 21.7% +0.9 pts
- Boomers 61–79 7,179 18.1% +0.7 pts
Residents by birth cohort, from the 2025 age distribution. The right-hand figure is how far each cohort's share sits above or below New York, in percentage points. Children younger than Gen Z and the generations before the Boomers are counted in the population but not shown here, so these shares do not add up to 100%.
Male and female share
Women are 52.7% of the people living in East Meadow and men 47.3%.
- Women 52.7% New York 51.3%
- Men 47.3% New York 48.7%
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Economy
East Meadow has a the economy index of B, which means it is quite prosperous.
| Metric | East Meadow | New York Avg | U.S. Average |
|---|---|---|---|
| Median household income | $134,334 | $86,556 | $80,455 |
| Income growth (%/yr) | 4.04% | 4.51% | 4.80% |
| Unemployment rate | 4.5% | 6.4% | 5.2% |
The median household income in East Meadow is about 55% higher than in New York.
Housing
| Metric | East Meadow | New York Avg | U.S. Average |
|---|---|---|---|
| Median home price | $639,423 | $471,885 | $248,835 |
| Median rent | $2,780 | $1,621 | $1,407 |
| Homeownership rate | 89.1% | 54.3% | 65.2% |
The median home price in East Meadow is about 19.2 years' worth of rent — buying at the median price costs roughly as much as paying the median rent of $2,780 per month for that long.
Commute Time & Mobility
Commuters in East Meadow spend about 57 minutes on the road round trip each working day. Over a typical 250-day work year, that adds up to roughly 237 hours, about 9.9 full days, spent commuting.
| Metric | East Meadow | New York Avg | U.S. Average |
|---|---|---|---|
| One-way commute (min) | 28.4 | 28.7 | 22.4 |
| Round-trip commute (min) | 56.9 | 57.4 | 44.8 |
| Yearly time spent (hours) | 237 | 239 | 187 |
| Estimated yearly cost | $7,346 | $7,414 | $5,790 |
| Work from home | 14.5% | 15.0% | 15.0% |
| Highway traffic (vehicles/day) | 30,674 | 9,257 | 8,813 |
| Local road traffic (vehicles/day) | 3,853 | 1,586 | 1,355 |
The average commute time in East Meadow is 28 minutes, shorter than the 29 minutes in New York.
Estimated yearly cost applies a single national wage rule of thumb (U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics average hourly earnings), not a measurement of wages in this area. Traffic volume figures come from proprietary Ticon and TrafficZoom data.
Education & Households
East Meadow has a education index of B, which means it is quite educated.
| Metric | East Meadow | New York Avg | U.S. Average |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bachelor's degree or higher | 42.4% | 36.5% | 31.6% |
| Average household size | 2.98 | 2.49 | 2.53 |
Health
East Meadow has a health index of A, which means it is very healthy.
| Metric | East Meadow | New York Avg | U.S. Average |
|---|---|---|---|
| Life expectancy (years) | 82.2 | 80.3 | 78.3 |
| Self-rated poor health | 10.4% | 13.2% | 16.3% |
| Smokers | 12.2% | 17.4% | 19.0% |
East Meadow, NY Compared With Nearby Cities
How East Meadow, NY compares with the 2 cities closest to it.
| Area | Population | Median household income | Median home price | Commute |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| East Meadow, NY | 39,652 | $134,334 #2/3 | $639,423 #1/3 | 28.4 min #2/3 |
| Uniondale, NY | 33,148 | $124,657 | $359,990 | 27.3 min |
| North Bellmore, NY | 20,689 | $177,982 | $450,000 | 28.7 min |
Frequently Asked Questions
Common questions about East Meadow, New York.
How big is East Meadow, New York by population?
About 39,652 people live in East Meadow, New York, in 12,931 households of 3.0 people on average. The median age is 41.6, so residents are older than the U.S. median of 37.3 by about 4 years.
How densely populated is East Meadow, New York?
Averaged over its land area, East Meadow, New York has 6,268 people per square mile, a density typical of a city. That is about 73 times the U.S. average of 86.
Can a typical household afford a home in East Meadow, New York?
The median home costs 4.8 times the median household income ($639,423 against $134,334), compared with 3.1 times nationally. A ratio of about 3 is traditionally considered affordable. Median rent of $2,780 a month takes about 25% of the median household's income, below the 30% level at which HUD considers renters cost-burdened.
What share of adults in East Meadow, New York have a college degree?
42.4% of adults in East Meadow, New York hold a bachelor's degree or higher (about 1 in 2), well above the U.S. share of 31.6%.
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