At a Glance
Median Income
$70,000
$26,306 per capita
Home Value
$46,000
Zillow: $190,994
Bachelor's Degree+
12.8%
87.2% high school+
Unemployment
0.0%
16.7% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
31.9%
14.9% smoking rate
How Nassau Compares to the U.S. Average
Each bar shows Nassau's value as a percentage of the national average (100% = U.S. avg)
Thin vertical line = U.S. national average (100%)
Is Nassau a Good Place to Live?
B+
3.6 / 5.0 - Good
Based on economy, affordability, safety, and education metrics compared to national averages.
Economy & Jobs
Nassau residents earn a median household income of $70,000 , which is 7% below the national average of $75,149.
Per capita income is $26,306. The unemployment rate stands at 0.0% (100% below the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 16.7% of residents live below the poverty line. The area is home to 382 business establishments, including 23 restaurants.
Housing & Cost of Living
The median home value in Nassau is $46,000 , 84% below the national median of $281,900.
Zillow estimates the typical home at $190,994. The cost of living index is 98.6 (100 = national average). The median home was built in 1938.
Education
12.8% of adults in Nassau hold a bachelor's degree or higher
(62% below the national average).
87.2% have completed high school. Local schools score 6.2/10 in standardized testing.
Climate & Weather
Nassau has an average annual temperature of 43°F (6°C).
Winters average 12°F in January while summers reach 71°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 25.4 inches.
Data Overview
People
Population50
Median Age55.5 yrs
Density313/mi²
Male / Female52% / 48%
Foreign Born4.0%
Veterans10.3%
Economy
B+
Median Income$70,000
Per Capita$26,306
Unemployment0.0%
Poverty16.7%
County GDP$831M
Avg Weekly Wage$1,048
Housing
A+
Home Value$46,000
Rent
Ownership100.0%
Zillow$190,994
Housing Units30
Rent Burden24.6%
Health
Obesity31.9%
Diabetes8.5%
Smoking14.9%
Heart Disease5.4%
Premature Death5,749/100K
Climate
Avg Temp43°F
Rain25.4 in/yr
Elevation1,114 ft
Education
C
Bachelor's+12.8%
High School+87.2%
Graduate+0.0%
School Score6.2/10
Community
2024 VoteR 71% / D 26%
Commute21 min
Broadband88.9%
Internet Speed53 Mbps
EV Stations2
Libraries4
Did You Know?
The median home in Nassau was built in 1938.
The nearest airport is Watertown Regional (36 miles).
The Gini coefficient (income inequality) is 0.458 (U.S. avg: 0.490).
Natural hazard risk is rated "Very Low" by FEMA.
18.0% of the population has a disability.
The county recorded 1 fatal vehicle crashes.