Living in Nassau, New York
Cost of living, income, home prices, rent and demographics of Nassau · Census data 2020–2024
Nassau has 1,058 residents with a median age of 42.7. The median household income is $84,781 (about the same as the New York median), the median home value is $239,200, the median rent is $1,073/month.
Nassau is a small town, so Census survey estimates have wide margins of error. Treat percentages as approximate.
Nassau at a glance
- Population
- 1,058
- Median age
- 42.7State: 39.8
- Median household income
- $84,781State: $85,974
- Median home value
- $239,200State: $423,800
- Median rent
- $1,073/moState: $1,621
- Homeowners
- 62%
- Bachelor's degree or higher
- 33.5%
- Average commute
- 27 min
Is Nassau a good place to live?
Pros: Home values 44% lower than the state median; an average commute of 27 minutes; a poverty rate of 4.6%.
Cons: Median household income about the same as the New York median; unemployment of 7.8%.
The weather is best in June to September.
Cost of living in Nassau
Housing is the biggest part of the cost of living. In Nassau the median home value is $239,200, 28% lower than the U.S. median. Renters pay a median of $1,073 per month, which is 23.9% of household income. Homeowners with a mortgage pay $1,878 a month in housing costs.
Nassau median household income
The median household income in Nassau is $84,781 and the income per person is $43,898. 4.6% of residents live below the poverty line (New York: 14%).
Housing in Nassau: homes for sale and rent
- Housing units
- 508
- Owner-occupied
- 62%
- Renter-occupied
- 38%
- Vacant
- 13.6%Includes seasonal homes
- Median year built
- 1938
- Average household size
- 2.41
Nassau demographics
- Population
- 1,058
- Median age
- 42.7
- Under 18
- 18.7%
- 65 and older
- 16.1%
- Households
- 439
- Foreign-born
- 2.2%
- Veterans
- 6.1%Adults 18+
Hispanic or Latino can be of any race. Population history of Nassau ›
Education in Nassau
33.5% of adults 25 and older in Nassau have a bachelor's degree or higher (New York: 40.2%), and 14.8% have a graduate or professional degree.
Jobs and commute in Nassau
- Unemployment rate
- 7.8%State: 6.4%
- Average commute
- 27 minState: 33 min
- Work from home
- 18.5%
- Drive alone
- 73.5%
- Public transit
- 0.4%
- Walk to work
- 1.9%
- Homes with broadband
- 88.6%
Nassau vs nearby towns
| Town | Population | Median income | Home value | Rent |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Nassau | 1,058 | $84,781 | $239,200 | $1,073 |
| East Nassau | 613 | $77,813 | $225,000 | $1,318 |
| Castleton-on-Hudson | 1,591 | $52,056 | $222,600 | $1,166 |
| East Greenbush | 6,581 | $118,393 | $303,400 | $1,753 |
| Valatie | 1,796 | $100,461 | $325,100 | $842 |
| West Sand Lake | 3,479 | $121,250 | $315,800 | $831 |
| Averill Park | 1,615 | $117,946 | $273,300 | $1,656 |
| Kinderhook | 1,072 | $93,250 | $372,400 | $990 |
| Hampton Manor | 5,334 | $98,364 | $239,400 | $1,188 |
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What is the median household income in Nassau, NY?
The median household income in Nassau is $84,781, about the same as 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 Nassau?
The median home value in Nassau is $239,200, compared with $423,800 in New York.
How much is rent in Nassau?
The median gross rent in Nassau is $1,073 per month, about 23.9% of household income.
Is Nassau, NY a good place to live?
Pluses: home values 44% lower than the state median; an average commute of 27 minutes; a poverty rate of 4.6%. Minuses: median household income about the same as the New York median; unemployment of 7.8%.
What is the median age in Nassau?
The median age in Nassau is 42.7 years (New York: 39.8).
How long is the commute in Nassau?
The average commute to work in Nassau is 27 minutes; 18.5% of workers work from home.
What is the unemployment rate in Nassau?
The unemployment rate in Nassau is 7.8% (U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-year estimates 2020–2024).
How educated is Nassau?
33.5% of adults in Nassau 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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