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Cost of living in East Meadow summary. We use data on the cost of living to determine how expensive it is to live in East Meadow. Real estate prices drive most of the variance in cost of living around New York. Key points include:
The cost of living in East Meadow is 152 with 100 being average.
The cost of living in East Meadow is 1.5x higher than the national average.
The median home value in East Meadow is $795,524.
The median income in East Meadow is $133,971.
East Meadow's Overall Cost Of Living
Higher Than The National Average
Cost Of Living In East Meadow Comparison Table
| Living Expense | East Meadow | New York | National Average |
|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 152 | 121 | 100 |
| Services | 105 | 105 | 100 |
| Groceries | 107 | 108 | 100 |
| Health | 249 | 143 | 100 |
| Housing | 110 | 112 | 100 |
| Transportation | 115 | 114 | 100 |
| Utilities | 108 | 111 | 100 |
Source: Cost of living index, normalized to US average = 100
East Meadow, NY Weather
The average high in East Meadow is 61.9° and the average low is 44.6°.
There are 75.8 days of precipitation each year.
Expect an average of 47.9 inches of precipitation each year with 21.9 inches of snow.
| Stat | East Meadow |
|---|---|
| Average Annual High | 61.9 |
| Average Annual Low | 44.6 |
| Annual Precipitation Days | 75.8 |
| Average Annual Precipitation | 47.9 |
| Average Annual Snowfall | 21.9 |
Average High
Days of Rain
Source: NOAA climate normals (30-year)
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East Meadow Demographics And Statistics
Population over time in East Meadow
The current population in East Meadow is 36,821. The population has decreased 1.8% from 2010.
| Year | Population | % Change |
|---|---|---|
| 2024 | 36,821 | 2.8% |
| 2023 | 35,806 | -2.8% |
| 2022 | 36,856 | -3.2% |
| 2021 | 38,078 | 0.2% |
| 2020 | 37,992 | -0.1% |
| 2019 | 38,029 | 1.8% |
| 2018 | 37,358 | 0.4% |
| 2017 | 37,195 | -0.1% |
| 2016 | 37,228 | -1.6% |
| 2015 | 37,836 | 0.9% |
| 2014 | 37,513 | -0.5% |
| 2013 | 37,687 | -1.2% |
| 2012 | 38,126 | 2.0% |
| 2011 | 37,390 | -0.2% |
| 2010 | 37,477 | - |
Race / Ethnicity in East Meadow
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East Meadow is:
57.6% White with 21,222 White residents.
4.5% African American with 1,647 African American residents.
0.0% American Indian with 7 American Indian residents.
19.2% Asian with 7,070 Asian residents.
0.1% Hawaiian with 20 Hawaiian residents.
0.8% Other with 294 Other residents.
1.9% Two Or More with 710 Two Or More residents.
15.9% Hispanic with 5,851 Hispanic residents.
| Race | East Meadow | NY | USA |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 57.6% | 52.8% | 57.4% |
| African American | 4.5% | 13.4% | 11.9% |
| American Indian | 0.0% | 0.2% | 0.5% |
| Asian | 19.2% | 9.0% | 5.9% |
| Hawaiian | 0.1% | 0.0% | 0.2% |
| Other | 0.8% | 1.0% | 0.6% |
| Two Or More | 1.9% | 3.8% | 4.3% |
| Hispanic | 15.9% | 19.8% | 19.3% |
Gender in East Meadow
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East Meadow is 53.2% female with 19,579 female residents.
East Meadow is 46.8% male with 17,242 male residents.
| Gender | East Meadow | NY | USA |
|---|---|---|---|
| Female | 53.2% | 51.2% | 50.5% |
| Male | 46.8% | 48.8% | 49.5% |
Highest level of educational attainment in East Meadow for adults over 25
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2.0% of adults in East Meadow completed < 9th grade.
4.0% of adults in East Meadow completed 9-12th grade.
25.0% of adults in East Meadow completed high school / ged.
11.0% of adults in East Meadow completed some college.
9.0% of adults in East Meadow completed associate's degree.
27.0% of adults in East Meadow completed bachelor's degree.
17.0% of adults in East Meadow completed master's degree.
3.0% of adults in East Meadow completed professional degree.
2.0% of adults in East Meadow completed doctorate degree.
| Education | East Meadow | NY | USA |
|---|---|---|---|
| < 9th Grade | 2.0% | 6.0% | 4.0% |
| 9-12th Grade | 4.0% | 6.0% | 6.0% |
| High School / GED | 25.0% | 24.0% | 26.0% |
| Some College | 11.0% | 15.0% | 19.0% |
| Associate's Degree | 9.0% | 9.0% | 9.0% |
| Bachelor's Degree | 27.0% | 22.0% | 22.0% |
| Master's Degree | 17.0% | 13.0% | 10.0% |
| Professional Degree | 3.0% | 3.0% | 2.0% |
| Doctorate Degree | 2.0% | 2.0% | 2.0% |
Household Income For East Meadow, New York
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2.4% of households in East Meadow earn Less than $10,000.
2.3% of households in East Meadow earn $10,000 to $14,999.
3.0% of households in East Meadow earn $15,000 to $24,999.
2.4% of households in East Meadow earn $25,000 to $34,999.
6.0% of households in East Meadow earn $35,000 to $49,999.
12.6% of households in East Meadow earn $50,000 to $74,999.
9.8% of households in East Meadow earn $75,000 to $99,999.
17.7% of households in East Meadow earn $100,000 to $149,999.
13.7% of households in East Meadow earn $150,000 to $199,999.
30.1% of households in East Meadow earn $200,000 or more.
| Income | East Meadow | NY | USA |
|---|---|---|---|
| Less than $10,000 | 2.4% | 5.8% | 5.0% |
| $10,000 to $14,999 | 2.3% | 3.9% | 3.4% |
| $15,000 to $24,999 | 3.0% | 6.3% | 6.3% |
| $25,000 to $34,999 | 2.4% | 6.2% | 6.6% |
| $35,000 to $49,999 | 6.0% | 8.9% | 10.1% |
| $50,000 to $74,999 | 12.6% | 13.6% | 15.5% |
| $75,000 to $99,999 | 9.8% | 11.4% | 12.6% |
| $100,000 to $149,999 | 17.7% | 16.7% | 17.5% |
| $150,000 to $199,999 | 13.7% | 10.1% | 9.6% |
| $200,000 or more | 30.1% | 17.1% | 13.4% |
Source: U.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates (2024)
