Nassau Lake, NY

Full City Profile · New York · Rensselaer County County

2.0 /5.0
C Fair
841 Population 553/sq mi density
$271,500 Home Value $286,665 Zillow
50°F Avg Temperature
C
Overall
2.0 / 5.0
Fair overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
C
Education
2.0 / 5.0
12.6% bachelor's degree or higher

Nassau Lake, NY

At a Glance

Home Value
$271,500
4% below
Zillow: $286,665
Bachelor's Degree+
12.6%
63% below
85.4% high school+
Unemployment
2.6%
28% below
17.5% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
29.4%
8% below
11.0% smoking rate
Avg Temperature
50°F

How Nassau Lake Compares to the U.S. Average

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

Home Value
96%
Poverty
141%
Bachelor's
37%
Unemployment
72%
Thin vertical line = U.S. national average (100%)

Is Nassau Lake a Good Place to Live?

C
2.0 / 5.0 - Fair
Based on economy, affordability, safety, and education metrics compared to national averages.

Housing & Cost of Living

The median home value in Nassau Lake is $271,500 , 4% below the national median of $281,900. Zillow estimates the typical home at $286,665. The cost of living index is 107.9 (100 = national average). The median home was built in 1979.

Education

12.6% of adults in Nassau Lake hold a bachelor's degree or higher (63% below the national average). 85.4% have completed high school. Local schools score 5.3/10 in standardized testing.

Climate & Weather

Nassau Lake has an average annual temperature of 50°F (10°C). Winters average 25°F in January while summers reach 73°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 46.4 inches.

Data Overview

People

Population841
Median Age49.6 yrs
Density553/mi²
Male / Female47% / 53%
Foreign Born1.4%
Veterans9.6%

Economy

Median Income
Per Capita$40,934
Unemployment2.6%
Poverty17.5%
County GDP$15,508M
Avg Weekly Wage$1,515

Housing

Home Value$271,500
Rent
Ownership74.8%
Zillow$286,665
Housing Units417
Rent Burden28.2%

Health

Obesity29.4%
Diabetes7.4%
Smoking11.0%
Heart Disease4.6%
Premature Death7,122/100K

Climate

Avg Temp50°F
Rain46.4 in/yr
Elevation422 ft

Education

C
Bachelor's+12.6%
High School+85.4%
Graduate+6.4%
School Score5.3/10

Community

2024 VoteR 49% / D 51%
Commute23 min
Broadband81.5%
Internet Speed169 Mbps
EV Stations1
Libraries17

Did You Know?

The median home in Nassau Lake was built in 1979.
The nearest airport is Albany International (18 miles).
The Gini coefficient (income inequality) is 0.423 (U.S. avg: 0.490).
Natural hazard risk is rated "Relatively Moderate" by FEMA.
20.0% 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.