East Nassau, NY

Full City Profile · New York · Rensselaer County County

3.9 /5.0
B+ Good
492 Population 101/sq mi density
$58,158 Median Income $38,065 per capita
$209,100 Home Value $333,811 Zillow
$1,135 Median Rent 28.4% income on rent
46°F Avg Temperature
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, 2.4% 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

East Nassau, NY

At a Glance

Median Income
$58,158
23% below
$38,065 per capita
Home Value
$209,100
26% below
Zillow: $333,811
Median Rent
$1,135/mo
2% below
28.4% of income on rent
Bachelor's Degree+
24.4%
28% below
97.0% high school+
Unemployment
2.4%
33% below
5.7% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
29.7%
7% below
11.6% smoking rate
Avg Temperature
46°F

How East Nassau Compares to the U.S. Average

Each bar shows East Nassau's value as a percentage of the national average (100% = U.S. avg)

Income
77%
Home Value
74%
Rent
98%
Poverty
46%
Bachelor's
72%
Unemployment
67%
Thin vertical line = U.S. national average (100%)

Is East Nassau a Good Place to Live?

B+
3.9 / 5.0 - Good
Based on economy, affordability, safety, and education metrics compared to national averages.

Economy & Jobs

East Nassau residents earn a median household income of $58,158 , which is 23% below the national average of $75,149. Per capita income is $38,065. The unemployment rate stands at 2.4% (33% below the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 5.7% of residents live below the poverty line. The area is home to 3,500 business establishments, including 374 restaurants.

Housing & Cost of Living

The median home value in East Nassau is $209,100 , 26% below the national median of $281,900. Zillow estimates the typical home at $333,811. Median rent is $1,135/month, with 28.4% of renters spending more than 30% of income on housing. The cost of living index is 107.9 (100 = national average). The median home was built in 1942.

Education

24.4% of adults in East Nassau hold a bachelor's degree or higher (28% below the national average). 97.0% have completed high school. Local schools score 5.3/10 in standardized testing.

Climate & Weather

East Nassau has an average annual temperature of 46°F (8°C). Winters average 22°F in January while summers reach 69°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 46.4 inches.

Data Overview

People

Population492
Median Age50.5 yrs
Density101/mi²
Male / Female54% / 46%
Foreign Born2.2%
Veterans8.3%

Economy

A
Median Income$58,158
Per Capita$38,065
Unemployment2.4%
Poverty5.7%
County GDP$15,508M
Avg Weekly Wage$1,515

Housing

A+
Home Value$209,100
Rent$1,135
Ownership70.2%
Zillow$333,811
Housing Units267
Rent Burden28.4%

Health

Obesity29.7%
Diabetes7.7%
Smoking11.6%
Heart Disease4.8%
Premature Death7,122/100K

Climate

Avg Temp46°F
Rain46.4 in/yr
Elevation988 ft

Education

C+
Bachelor's+24.4%
High School+97.0%
Graduate+9.8%
School Score5.3/10

Community

2024 VoteR 49% / D 51%
Commute35 min
Broadband95.0%
Internet Speed169 Mbps
EV Stations1
Libraries17

Did You Know?

The median home in East Nassau was built in 1942.
15.4% work from home.
The nearest airport is Albany International (21 miles).
The Gini coefficient (income inequality) is 0.423 (U.S. avg: 0.490).
Natural hazard risk is rated "Relatively Moderate" by FEMA.
22.1% of the population has a disability.
Average internet download speed is 169 Mbps.
There are 374 restaurants in the area.
The county recorded 11 fatal vehicle crashes.