Living in Nanuet, New York
Cost of living, income, home prices, rent and demographics of Nanuet · Census data 2020–2024
Nanuet has 19,799 residents with a median age of 45.1. The median household income is $117,167 (36% higher than the New York median), the median home value is $532,500, the median rent is $2,308/month.
Nanuet at a glance
- Population
- 19,799
- Median age
- 45.1State: 39.8
- Median household income
- $117,167State: $85,974
- Median home value
- $532,500State: $423,800
- Median rent
- $2,308/moState: $1,621
- Homeowners
- 64.8%
- Bachelor's degree or higher
- 46.6%
- Average commute
- 31 min
Is Nanuet a good place to live?
Pros: Median household income 36% higher than the New York median; an average commute of 31 minutes; unemployment of 2.9%; a poverty rate of 9.3%.
Cons: Home values 26% higher than the state median.
The weather is best in May–June and August–September.
Cost of living in Nanuet
Housing is the biggest part of the cost of living. In Nanuet the median home value is $532,500, 60% higher than the U.S. median. Renters pay a median of $2,308 per month, which is 32.8% of household income. Homeowners with a mortgage pay $3,436 a month in housing costs.
Nanuet median household income
The median household income in Nanuet is $117,167 and the income per person is $55,816. 9.3% of residents live below the poverty line (New York: 14%).
Housing in Nanuet: homes for sale and rent
- Housing units
- 7,638
- Owner-occupied
- 64.8%
- Renter-occupied
- 35.2%
- Vacant
- 4.2%Includes seasonal homes
- Median year built
- 1975
- Average household size
- 2.64
Nanuet demographics
- Population
- 19,799
- Median age
- 45.1
- Under 18
- 19.9%
- 65 and older
- 20.1%
- Households
- 7,315
- Foreign-born
- 30.8%
- Veterans
- 4.4%Adults 18+
Hispanic or Latino can be of any race. Population history of Nanuet ›
Education in Nanuet
46.6% of adults 25 and older in Nanuet have a bachelor's degree or higher (New York: 40.2%), and 17.8% have a graduate or professional degree.
Jobs and commute in Nanuet
- Unemployment rate
- 2.9%State: 6.4%
- Average commute
- 31 minState: 33 min
- Work from home
- 9.9%
- Drive alone
- 72.9%
- Public transit
- 5.4%
- Walk to work
- 1.9%
- Homes with broadband
- 95%
Nanuet vs nearby towns
| Town | Population | Median income | Home value | Rent |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Nanuet | 19,799 | $117,167 | $532,500 | $2,308 |
| Chestnut Ridge | 10,557 | $111,725 | $720,100 | $1,710 |
| Spring Valley | 33,192 | $57,196 | $381,800 | $1,695 |
| Bardonia | 3,717 | $99,794 | $618,200 | $1,035 |
| Pearl River | 16,155 | $145,063 | $608,200 | $1,973 |
| West Nyack | 3,681 | $137,206 | $558,100 | $2,196 |
| Hillcrest | 9,071 | $141,743 | $567,400 | $2,577 |
| New Square | 9,803 | $31,443 | $662,400 | $1,799 |
| Montvale | 8,901 | $178,269 | $709,700 | $2,053 |
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What is the median household income in Nanuet, NY?
The median household income in Nanuet is $117,167, 36% higher than the New York median of $85,974 (U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-year estimates 2020–2024).
What is the average home price in Nanuet?
The median home value in Nanuet is $532,500, compared with $423,800 in New York.
How much is rent in Nanuet?
The median gross rent in Nanuet is $2,308 per month, about 32.8% of household income.
Is Nanuet, NY a good place to live?
Pluses: median household income 36% higher than the New York median; an average commute of 31 minutes; unemployment of 2.9%; a poverty rate of 9.3%. Minuses: home values 26% higher than the state median.
What is the median age in Nanuet?
The median age in Nanuet is 45.1 years (New York: 39.8).
How long is the commute in Nanuet?
The average commute to work in Nanuet is 31 minutes; 9.9% of workers work from home.
What is the unemployment rate in Nanuet?
The unemployment rate in Nanuet is 2.9% (U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-year estimates 2020–2024).
How educated is Nanuet?
46.6% of adults in Nanuet have a bachelor's degree or higher.
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-year estimates 2020–2024 (margins of error apply, especially in small towns). Figures are in 2024 dollars.
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