Living in Nyack, New York
Cost of living, income, home prices, rent and demographics of Nyack · Census data 2020–2024
Nyack has 7,393 residents with a median age of 40.4. The median household income is $116,649 (36% higher than the New York median), the median home value is $628,200, the median rent is $2,217/month.
Nyack at a glance
- Population
- 7,393
- Median age
- 40.4State: 39.8
- Median household income
- $116,649State: $85,974
- Median home value
- $628,200State: $423,800
- Median rent
- $2,217/moState: $1,621
- Homeowners
- 32.6%
- Bachelor's degree or higher
- 67.3%
- Average commute
- 36 min
Is Nyack a good place to live?
Pros: Median household income 36% higher than the New York median; a poverty rate of 7.3%.
Cons: Home values 48% higher than the state median; an average commute of 36 minutes; unemployment of 8.8%.
The weather is best in May–June and August–September.
Cost of living in Nyack
Housing is the biggest part of the cost of living. In Nyack the median home value is $628,200, 89% higher than the U.S. median. Renters pay a median of $2,217 per month, which is 26.3% of household income. Homeowners with a mortgage pay $3,707 a month in housing costs.
Nyack median household income
The median household income in Nyack is $116,649 and the income per person is $76,397. 7.3% of residents live below the poverty line (New York: 14%).
Housing in Nyack: homes for sale and rent
- Housing units
- 3,731
- Owner-occupied
- 32.6%
- Renter-occupied
- 67.4%
- Vacant
- 8.1%Includes seasonal homes
- Median year built
- 1964
- Average household size
- 2.10
Nyack demographics
- Population
- 7,393
- Median age
- 40.4
- Under 18
- 15.8%
- 65 and older
- 20.2%
- Households
- 3,427
- Foreign-born
- 20.3%
- Veterans
- 3.8%Adults 18+
Hispanic or Latino can be of any race. Population history of Nyack ›
Education in Nyack
67.3% of adults 25 and older in Nyack have a bachelor's degree or higher (New York: 40.2%), and 38.5% have a graduate or professional degree.
Jobs and commute in Nyack
- Unemployment rate
- 8.8%State: 6.4%
- Average commute
- 36 minState: 33 min
- Work from home
- 19%
- Drive alone
- 58.2%
- Public transit
- 10.9%
- Walk to work
- 4.5%
- Homes with broadband
- 98.4%
Nyack vs nearby towns
| Town | Population | Median income | Home value | Rent |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Nyack | 7,393 | $116,649 | $628,200 | $2,217 |
| Upper Nyack | 1,991 | $188,125 | $719,000 | $2,393 |
| Grand View-on-Hudson | 226 | $154,338 | $1,067,000 | $3,464 |
| Valley Cottage | 9,165 | $133,117 | $544,100 | $2,037 |
| Sleepy Hollow | 10,887 | $104,313 | $746,800 | $1,924 |
| Blauvelt | 5,406 | $174,255 | $644,600 | $2,410 |
| West Nyack | 3,681 | $137,206 | $558,100 | $2,196 |
| Tarrytown | 11,784 | $107,106 | $685,300 | $2,121 |
| Orangeburg | 4,529 | $106,906 | $646,400 | $1,292 |
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What is the median household income in Nyack, NY?
The median household income in Nyack is $116,649, 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 Nyack?
The median home value in Nyack is $628,200, compared with $423,800 in New York.
How much is rent in Nyack?
The median gross rent in Nyack is $2,217 per month, about 26.3% of household income.
Is Nyack, NY a good place to live?
Pluses: median household income 36% higher than the New York median; a poverty rate of 7.3%. Minuses: home values 48% higher than the state median; an average commute of 36 minutes; unemployment of 8.8%.
What is the median age in Nyack?
The median age in Nyack is 40.4 years (New York: 39.8).
How long is the commute in Nyack?
The average commute to work in Nyack is 36 minutes; 19% of workers work from home.
What is the unemployment rate in Nyack?
The unemployment rate in Nyack is 8.8% (U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-year estimates 2020–2024).
How educated is Nyack?
67.3% of adults in Nyack 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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