Living in Upper Nyack, New York
Cost of living, income, home prices, rent and demographics of Upper Nyack · Census data 2020–2024
Upper Nyack has 1,991 residents with a median age of 51.4. The median household income is $188,125 (119% higher than the New York median), the median home value is $719,000, the median rent is $2,393/month.
Upper Nyack at a glance
- Population
- 1,991
- Median age
- 51.4State: 39.8
- Median household income
- $188,125State: $85,974
- Median home value
- $719,000State: $423,800
- Median rent
- $2,393/moState: $1,621
- Homeowners
- 94%
- Bachelor's degree or higher
- 72.4%
- Average commute
- 39 min
Is Upper Nyack a good place to live?
Pros: Median household income 119% higher than the New York median; a poverty rate of 10.4%.
Cons: Home values 70% higher than the state median; an average commute of 39 minutes; unemployment of 6.8%.
The weather is best in May–June and August–September.
Cost of living in Upper Nyack
Housing is the biggest part of the cost of living. In Upper Nyack the median home value is $719,000, 116% higher than the U.S. median. Renters pay a median of $2,393 per month, which is 35% of household income. Homeowners with a mortgage pay $4,001 a month in housing costs.
Upper Nyack median household income
The median household income in Upper Nyack is $188,125 and the income per person is $88,489. 10.4% of residents live below the poverty line (New York: 14%).
Housing in Upper Nyack: homes for sale and rent
- Housing units
- 757
- Owner-occupied
- 94%
- Renter-occupied
- 6%
- Vacant
- 3%Includes seasonal homes
- Median year built
- 1957
- Average household size
- 2.66
Upper Nyack demographics
- Population
- 1,991
- Median age
- 51.4
- Under 18
- 23.1%
- 65 and older
- 23.7%
- Households
- 734
- Foreign-born
- 10.8%
- Veterans
- 3.1%Adults 18+
Hispanic or Latino can be of any race. Population history of Upper Nyack ›
Education in Upper Nyack
72.4% of adults 25 and older in Upper Nyack have a bachelor's degree or higher (New York: 40.2%), and 40.5% have a graduate or professional degree.
Jobs and commute in Upper Nyack
- Unemployment rate
- 6.8%State: 6.4%
- Average commute
- 39 minState: 33 min
- Work from home
- 30.9%
- Drive alone
- 57.3%
- Public transit
- 5.1%
- Walk to work
- 1.6%
- Homes with broadband
- 92.9%
Upper Nyack vs nearby towns
| Town | Population | Median income | Home value | Rent |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Upper Nyack | 1,991 | $188,125 | $719,000 | $2,393 |
| Valley Cottage | 9,165 | $133,117 | $544,100 | $2,037 |
| Nyack | 7,393 | $116,649 | $628,200 | $2,217 |
| Congers | 8,275 | $147,000 | $614,600 | $2,239 |
| Sleepy Hollow | 10,887 | $104,313 | $746,800 | $1,924 |
| Ossining | 26,950 | $103,573 | $449,100 | $2,154 |
| Briarcliff Manor | 7,519 | $229,732 | $880,300 | $2,433 |
| Bardonia | 3,717 | $99,794 | $618,200 | $1,035 |
| West Nyack | 3,681 | $137,206 | $558,100 | $2,196 |
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What is the median household income in Upper Nyack, NY?
The median household income in Upper Nyack is $188,125, 119% 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 Upper Nyack?
The median home value in Upper Nyack is $719,000, compared with $423,800 in New York.
How much is rent in Upper Nyack?
The median gross rent in Upper Nyack is $2,393 per month, about 35% of household income.
Is Upper Nyack, NY a good place to live?
Pluses: median household income 119% higher than the New York median; a poverty rate of 10.4%. Minuses: home values 70% higher than the state median; an average commute of 39 minutes; unemployment of 6.8%.
What is the median age in Upper Nyack?
The median age in Upper Nyack is 51.4 years (New York: 39.8).
How long is the commute in Upper Nyack?
The average commute to work in Upper Nyack is 39 minutes; 30.9% of workers work from home.
What is the unemployment rate in Upper Nyack?
The unemployment rate in Upper Nyack is 6.8% (U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-year estimates 2020–2024).
How educated is Upper Nyack?
72.4% of adults in Upper 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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