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Nassau Lake, NY

Full City Profile · New York · Rensselaer County County

1.5 /5.0
D Poor
841 Population 553/sq mi density
$271,500 Home Value $286,665 Zillow
51°F Avg Temperature 246 sunny days/yr
146 Violent Crime/100K 1,535 property/100K
D
Overall
1.5 / 5.0
Below average overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
F
Safety
1.0 / 5.0
146 violent crimes/100K
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
Violent Crime
146/100K
62% below
1,535/100K property
Bachelor's Degree+
12.6%
63% below
85.4% high school+
Unemployment
1.1%
69% below
17.5% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
29.4%
8% below
11.0% smoking rate
Avg Temperature
51°F
246 sunny days/yr

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
31%
Crime
38%
Thin vertical line = U.S. national average (100%)

Is Nassau Lake a Good Place to Live?

D
1.5 / 5.0 — Poor
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.

Safety & Crime

Nassau Lake reports 146 violent crimes per 100,000 residents , which is 62% below the national average of 380/100K. Property crime is 1,535/100K.

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 51°F (11°C). 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.

Data Overview

People

Population841
Median Age49.6 yrs
Density553/mi²
Male / Female47% / 53%
Foreign Born13.6%
Veterans9.6%

Economy

Median Income
Per Capita$40,934
Unemployment1.1%
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%

Crime

F
Violent146/100K
Property1,535/100K

Health

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

Climate

Avg Temp51°F
Sunny Days246/yr
Rain42.1 in/yr
AQI36 (Good)
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.
12.6% of the population has a disability.
13.6% of residents are foreign-born.
Average internet download speed is 169 Mbps.
There are 374 restaurants in the area.
The county recorded 11 fatal vehicle crashes.