The Town FilesEast Meadow, New York
Community in Nassau County · population 37,796 (2020 Census)
- Median home
- $631,800
- Household income
- $133,971
- Jan low / Jul high
- 27° / 87°
- Snow a year
- 19 in
- Tornadoes ≤10 mi since 1950
- 8
- Median age
- 43.1
East Meadow is a community of 37,796 people in Nassau County, New York. The median home is worth $631,800, above the typical New York town ($217,700). It ranks more vibrant than 95% of New York towns, better transit than 92% of New York towns, more walkable than 90% of New York towns.
How East Meadow ranks
Percentile among New York towns with at least 500 people on The Town Files lifestyle rankings. 50 is typical for the state; 90 means better than 90% of New York towns.
Homes and cost of living
The median home in East Meadow is worth $631,800, above the typical New York town ($217,700). Homes cost about 4.7 times the median household income of $133,971, which is more affordable than 14% of New York towns. Median rent is $2,890 a month. 89.5% of households own their home.
| Housing | East Meadow | Typical New York town |
|---|---|---|
| Median home value | $631,800 | $217,700 |
| Median rent | $2,890 | $1,080 |
| Median household income | $133,971 | $80,740 |
| Home value ÷ income | 4.7× | 2.8× |
| Homeownership | 89.5% | 79.5% |
| Median year built | 1957 | 1965 |
| Seasonal / vacation homes | 0.5% | — |
Who lives in East Meadow
| People | East Meadow | Typical New York town |
|---|---|---|
| Median age | 43.1 | 43.5 |
| Age 65 and over | 21.8% | 20.4% |
| Under 18 | 19.6% | — |
| Bachelor's degree or higher | 48.6% | 30.4% |
| Below the poverty line | 6.4% | 9.3% |
| Veterans | 3.1% | — |
| Born outside the U.S. | 19.9% | — |
| Work from home | 14.9% | 11.1% |
| Average commute | 35.0 min | 26.0 min |
| Homes with broadband | 92.4% | 91.1% |
Weather in East Meadow
July highs average 86.5°F and January lows 27.2°F. About 45.3 inches of rain and melted snow fall a year, with 18.5 inches of snow (typical New York town: 62.9 in). Expect about 16 days a year at 90°F or hotter and 83 nights at or below freezing.
Tornadoes, storms and disasters
8 tornadoes have passed within 10 miles of East Meadow since 1950, compared with 5 for the typical New York town. 3 rated (E)F2 or stronger. The strongest, an F2, struck on September 7, 1998 about 8.0 miles from the town center. The most recent was on November 13, 2021.
Hail of 1 inch or larger has been reported within 10 miles 34 times; the largest was 3.00 inches on August 1, 2011.
Severe weather in Nassau County since 1996
Nassau County has been included in 31 federal disaster or emergency declarations since 1953, most often for fire, flood, other.
| Declared | Incident | Declaration |
|---|---|---|
| January 30, 2024 | Flood | DR-4755: Severe Storm And Flooding |
| September 5, 2021 | Hurricane | DR-4615: Remnants Of Hurricane Ida |
| September 2, 2021 | Hurricane | EM-3572: Remnants Of Hurricane Ida |
| August 22, 2021 | Hurricane | EM-3565: Hurricane Henri |
| October 2, 2020 | Hurricane | DR-4567: Tropical Storm Isaias |
Jobs and pay in Nassau County
Nassau County had 631,563 jobs in 2024, paying an average of $77,454 a year. Unemployment was 3.1% in 2023; in East Meadow itself the ACS puts it at 4.8%.
Public schools in East Meadow
6 public schools with 5,298 students, about 11.4 students per teacher.
| School | Grades | Students | Per teacher |
|---|---|---|---|
| EAST MEADOW HIGH SCHOOL | 9-12 | 1,517 | 12.4 |
| WOODLAND MIDDLE SCHOOL | 6-8 | 1,139 | 11.0 |
| MCVEY ELEMENTARY SCHOOL | K-5 | 830 | 10.9 |
| BARNUM WOODS SCHOOL | K-5 | 786 | 12.5 |
| PARKWAY SCHOOL | K-5 | 586 | 11.7 |
| MEADOWBROOK ELEMENTARY SCHOOL | K-5 | 440 | 8.6 |
Towns near East Meadow
- Salisbury, NY1.8 mi · 12,618 people · home $664,300
- Uniondale, NY1.9 mi · 32,473 people · home $539,000
- North Merrick, NY2.2 mi · 12,238 people · home $675,800
- North Bellmore, NY2.3 mi · 20,583 people · home $659,200
- Levittown, NY2.4 mi · 51,758 people · home $590,500
- New Cassel, NY2.8 mi · 14,199 people · home $509,100
- North Wantagh, NY2.9 mi · 11,931 people · home $624,400
- Roosevelt, NY3.1 mi · 18,066 people · home $477,400
East Meadow questions
Is East Meadow, New York a good place to retire?
On The Town Files lifestyle rankings, East Meadow scores better for retirees than 18% of New York towns and quieter than 9%. 21.8% of residents are 65 or older (median age 43.1).
How much does a house cost in East Meadow?
The median owner-occupied home in East Meadow is valued at $631,800 (Census ACS 2020–2024), against a median household income of $133,971, so homes cost about 4.7 times income. Median rent is $2,890 a month.
What is the weather like in East Meadow?
July highs average 86.5°F and January lows 27.2°F (NOAA 1991–2020 normals). It gets about 45.3 inches of precipitation a year and 18.5 inches of snow.
Does East Meadow get tornadoes?
8 tornadoes have passed within 10 miles of East Meadow since 1950 (NOAA Storm Events); the strongest was a F2 on September 7, 1998. The typical New York town has had 5.
- U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-year estimates (2020–2024)
- U.S. Census Bureau, 2020 Census and 2025 Gazetteer (2020 / 2025)
- NOAA NCEI U.S. Climate Normals (1991–2020)
- NOAA NCEI Storm Events Database (1950–2026)
- FEMA OpenFEMA Disaster Declarations (this product uses the FEMA OpenFEMA API but is not endorsed by FEMA) (1953–2026)
- NCES Common Core of Data (2023–24)
- BLS Quarterly Census of Employment and Wages; USDA ERS county unemployment (BLS LAUS) (2000–2024)
- The Town Files lifestyle rankings, built from federal demographic, school, crime and housing data (2025)