Living in West Nyack, New York
Cost of living, income, home prices, rent and demographics of West Nyack · Census data 2020–2024
West Nyack has 3,681 residents with a median age of 47. The median household income is $137,206 (60% higher than the New York median), the median home value is $558,100, the median rent is $2,196/month.
West Nyack at a glance
- Population
- 3,681
- Median age
- 47State: 39.8
- Median household income
- $137,206State: $85,974
- Median home value
- $558,100State: $423,800
- Median rent
- $2,196/moState: $1,621
- Homeowners
- 92.6%
- Bachelor's degree or higher
- 50.9%
- Average commute
- 24 min
Is West Nyack a good place to live?
Pros: Median household income 60% higher than the New York median; an average commute of 24 minutes; unemployment of 3.6%; a poverty rate of 2%.
Cons: Home values 32% higher than the state median.
The weather is best in May–June and August–September.
Cost of living in West Nyack
Housing is the biggest part of the cost of living. In West Nyack the median home value is $558,100, 68% higher than the U.S. median. Renters pay a median of $2,196 per month, which is 35.4% of household income. Homeowners with a mortgage pay $3,138 a month in housing costs.
West Nyack median household income
The median household income in West Nyack is $137,206 and the income per person is $61,728. 2% of residents live below the poverty line (New York: 14%).
Housing in West Nyack: homes for sale and rent
- Housing units
- 1,372
- Owner-occupied
- 92.6%
- Renter-occupied
- 7.4%
- Vacant
- 5.2%Includes seasonal homes
- Median year built
- 1958
- Average household size
- 2.80
West Nyack demographics
- Population
- 3,681
- Median age
- 47
- Under 18
- 20%
- 65 and older
- 24.7%
- Households
- 1,300
- Foreign-born
- 27.7%
- Veterans
- 0.8%Adults 18+
Hispanic or Latino can be of any race. Population history of West Nyack ›
Education in West Nyack
50.9% of adults 25 and older in West Nyack have a bachelor's degree or higher (New York: 40.2%), and 18.6% have a graduate or professional degree.
Jobs and commute in West Nyack
- Unemployment rate
- 3.6%State: 6.4%
- Average commute
- 24 minState: 33 min
- Work from home
- 15.1%
- Drive alone
- 64.1%
- Public transit
- 0%
- Walk to work
- 3.1%
- Homes with broadband
- 100%
West Nyack vs nearby towns
| Town | Population | Median income | Home value | Rent |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| West Nyack | 3,681 | $137,206 | $558,100 | $2,196 |
| Bardonia | 3,717 | $99,794 | $618,200 | $1,035 |
| Blauvelt | 5,406 | $174,255 | $644,600 | $2,410 |
| Valley Cottage | 9,165 | $133,117 | $544,100 | $2,037 |
| Nanuet | 19,799 | $117,167 | $532,500 | $2,308 |
| Nyack | 7,393 | $116,649 | $628,200 | $2,217 |
| Pearl River | 16,155 | $145,063 | $608,200 | $1,973 |
| Grand View-on-Hudson | 226 | $154,338 | $1,067,000 | $3,464 |
| Orangeburg | 4,529 | $106,906 | $646,400 | $1,292 |
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What is the median household income in West Nyack, NY?
The median household income in West Nyack is $137,206, 60% 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 West Nyack?
The median home value in West Nyack is $558,100, compared with $423,800 in New York.
How much is rent in West Nyack?
The median gross rent in West Nyack is $2,196 per month, about 35.4% of household income.
Is West Nyack, NY a good place to live?
Pluses: median household income 60% higher than the New York median; an average commute of 24 minutes; unemployment of 3.6%; a poverty rate of 2%. Minuses: home values 32% higher than the state median.
What is the median age in West Nyack?
The median age in West Nyack is 47 years (New York: 39.8).
How long is the commute in West Nyack?
The average commute to work in West Nyack is 24 minutes; 15.1% of workers work from home.
What is the unemployment rate in West Nyack?
The unemployment rate in West Nyack is 3.6% (U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-year estimates 2020–2024).
How educated is West Nyack?
50.9% of adults in West 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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