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East Nassau, NY

New York · Metropolitan Area

East Nassau is a small town in New York with a population of 492. Residents earn $58,158 per year, which is 23% below the national average.

3.9 /5.0
B+ Good
492 Population 101/sq mi density
$58,158 Median Income $38,065 per capita
$209,100 Home Value $309,128 Zillow
$1,135 Median Rent 28.4% income on rent
51°F Avg Temperature 246 sunny days/yr
B+
Overall
3.9 / 5.0
Good overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
A
Economy
4.1 / 5.0
$58,158 median income, 1.4% unemployment
A+
Affordability
4.7 / 5.0
$209,100 home value, $1,135/mo rent
C+
Education
3.0 / 5.0
24.4% bachelor's degree or higher
Median Income $58,158
23% lower than US avg
Home Value $209,100
26% lower than US avg
Bachelor's+ 24.4%
28% lower than US avg
Median Rent $1,135
2% lower than US avg
Obesity Rate 29.7%
7% lower than US avg
Unemployment 1.4%
61% lower than US avg
Poverty Rate 5.7%
54% lower than US avg

How East Nassau Compares to the U.S. Average (100% = U.S. avg)

People

Population492
Median Age50.5 yrs
Density101/mi²
Male / Female54% / 46%
Largest GroupWhite 94%
Veterans8.3%

Economy

A
Median Income$58,158
Per Capita$38,065
Unemployment1.4%
Poverty5.7%
County GDP$15,508M
Commute35 min

Housing

A+
Home Value$209,100
Rent$1,135
OwnershipN/A
Zillow$309,128
Housing Units267
Rent Burden28.4%

Health

Obesity29.7%
Uninsured5.1%
Smoking11.6%
Depression21.0%
Heart Disease4.8%

Climate

Avg Temp51°F (11°C)
AQI36 (Good)
Rain42.1 in/yr
Sunny Days246/yr
Elevation988 ft (301 m)

Education

C+
Bachelor's+24.4%
High School+97.0%
Graduate+9.8%
School Score5.39

Community

2024 VoteR 49% / D 51%
Commute35 min
Broadband95.0%
Libraries17

Is East Nassau a Good Place to Live?

Based on current data, East Nassau receives an overall livability score of 3.9 out of 5.0, earning a grade of B+. Key strengths include low unemployment, affordable housing, abundant sunshine, a low poverty rate. Areas to be aware of include below-average incomes. East Nassau offers a solid quality of life with a good balance of affordability, safety, and opportunity.

Economy & Jobs

The median household income in East Nassau is $58,158, 23% below the national average of $75,149. The job market is very strong with unemployment at just 1.4%. Only 5.7% of residents live below the poverty line, well below the national rate of 12.4%. Workers commute an average of 35 minutes.

Cost of Living & Housing

The median home value in East Nassau is $209,100, 26% below the national median — offering relatively affordable homeownership. Renters pay a median of $1,135 per month. A price-to-income ratio of 3.6x indicates a reasonably affordable housing market.

Education

24.4% of residents hold a bachelor's degree, below the national average of 33.7%. 97.0% have completed high school. Area schools have an average test score of 5.4/10.

Climate & Weather

East Nassau experiences four distinct seasons with an average temperature of 51°F. Winters average 26°F in January while summers reach 75°F in July. The area gets 246 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 42.1 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 36.

East Nassau has a population of 492 with a density of 101 people per square mile. The median age is 50.5 years, 30% older than the national median of 38.9. The city is predominantly White (93.9%).

Population

492
Total Population
101
People / sq mi
50.5yrs
Median Age
30% above US avg
4.9mi²
Land Area

Gender Distribution

Male 53.7%
Female 46.3%

Race & Ethnicity

East Nassau vs U.S. Average

Language Spoken at Home

English Only95.9%
22% above US avg
Spanish4.1%
69% below US avg

Social Characteristics

East Nassau vs U.S. Average

The median household income in East Nassau is $58,158, which is 23% below the national average of $75,149. The unemployment rate is 1.4% (below the 3.6% US average). 5.7% of residents live below the poverty line. Workers commute an average of 35 minutes.

Income: East Nassau vs U.S.

Commute Mode

Income

Median HH Income$58,158
23% below US avg
Per Capita Income$38,065
Avg Weekly Wage$1,515
IRS Avg AGI$76,866

Employment & Poverty

Unemployment1.4%
61% below US avg
Poverty Rate5.7%
54% below US avg
Establishments (County)3,500
County GDP$15,508M

Business (County)

Restaurants374
Healthcare371
Retail437
Manufacturing102

Tax & Cost of Living

Property Tax (IRS)$7,520
115% above US avg
Cost of Living107.90 (100=avg)
Effective Tax Rate3.60%

Commute & Transportation

Commute Time34.8 min
Drive Alone79.8%
Public Transit0.8%
Work from Home15.4%

Walkability

The median home value in East Nassau is $209,100, 26% below the national average. Monthly rent averages $1,135 (2% below US avg). Zillow estimates the typical home value at $309,128.

Home Value Sources

Ownership Split

Home Values

Census Median$209,100
26% below US avg
Zillow ZHVI$309,128

Real Estate Market (Redfin)

Rental Costs

Census Median Rent$1,135
2% below US avg
Rent Burden28.4%

HUD Fair Market Rent

Studio$1,215
1 Bedroom$1,315
2 Bedrooms$1,579
3 Bedrooms$1,976
4 Bedrooms$2,193

Ownership & Property

Owner-Occupied70.2%
Housing Units267
Median Year Built1942

Property Tax

Avg Tax (IRS)$7,520
115% above US avg
Effective Rate3.60%
In East Nassau, 29.7% of adults are obese (below the 32.1% national rate). 5.1% of residents lack health insurance. 11.6% are current smokers. 21.0% report depression. 20.2% are physically inactive.

Health Metrics: East Nassau vs U.S. Average (%)

Chronic Conditions

Obesity29.7%
7% below US avg
Diabetes7.7%
Heart Disease4.8%
High Blood Pressure27.0%
Asthma10.9%
COPD5.1%
Cancer7.5%
Stroke2.5%

Behaviors & Mental Health

Smoking11.6%
17% below US avg
Binge Drinking20.5%
Physical Inactivity20.2%
Depression21.0%
Mental Distress16.8%
Physical Distress11.3%
Short Sleep39.7%

Healthcare Access

Insurance Rate96.6%
Uninsured5.1%
41% below US avg
Checkup Rate77.1%
Dental Visits68.9%
Premature Death7,122/100K

Food & Exercise

Food Environment8.5/10
Exercise Access78.4%
Healthcare Facilities371
East Nassau has an average annual temperature of 51°F (11°C). Winters average 26°F in January while summers reach 75°F in July. Annual precipitation is 42.1 inches. The area enjoys 246 sunny days per year. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 36.

Temperature

26°F Jan (-4°C) 75°F Jul (24°C)
Annual Average50.9°F
6% below US avg
January Average26°F (-4°C)
July Average75°F (24°C)
Sunny Days246 days/yr

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall42.1 inches
11% above US avg

Air Quality

AQI Median36.0
RatingGood

Geography

Elevation988 ft (301 m)
Area4.9 sq mi (12.6 km²)
Population Density101/sq mi
Coordinates42.5390°N, 73.5050°W
TimezoneAmerica/New_York
County FIPS36083
It is classified as Metro — 250K–1M. 24.4% of residents hold a bachelor's degree or higher (28% below US avg). In the 2024 election, the county voted Democrat by a 1.4-point margin. 95.0% of households have broadband internet.

2024 Presidential Election (County)

R 49.3%
D 50.7%

Winner: Democrat by 1.4 points

Education

Bachelor's Degree+24.4%
28% below US avg
High School+97.0%
Graduate Degree+9.8%
School Test Score5.39
C+ Education Grade (3.0/5.0)

Urban-Rural Classification

RUCC Code 2Metro — 250K–1M
Population Density101/sq mi
Total Area4.9 sq mi

Infrastructure & Services

Broadband Access95.0%
Public Libraries17
Healthcare Facilities371
Restaurants374
Retail Stores437

Safety & Disasters

Fatal Crashes (County/yr)11

Commute & Transportation

Avg Commute34.8 min
Drive Alone79.8%
Public Transit0.8%
Work from Home15.4%

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