Nassau, NY

New York · Metropolitan Area

Nassau is a small town in New York with a population of 1,138. Residents earn $81,359 per year, which is 8% above the national average.

4.2 /5.0
A Great
1,138 Population 1,626/sq mi density
$81,359 Median Income $39,979 per capita
$229,000 Home Value
$920 Median Rent
51°F Avg Temperature
A
Overall
4.2 / 5.0
Great overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
B+
Economy
3.8 / 5.0
$81,359 median income, 7.5% unemployment
A+
Affordability
5.0 / 5.0
$229,000 home value, $920/mo rent
B+
Education
3.7 / 5.0
33.7% bachelor's degree or higher
Median Income $81,359
8% higher than US avg
Home Value $229,000
19% lower than US avg
Bachelor's+ 33.7%
0% lower than US avg
Median Rent $920
21% lower than US avg
Obesity Rate 30.2%
6% lower than US avg
Unemployment 7.5%
108% higher than US avg
Poverty Rate 5.2%
58% lower than US avg

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

People

Population1,138
Median Age42.0 yrs
Density1,626/mi²
Male / Female50% / 51%
Largest GroupWhite 92%

Economy

B+
Median Income$81,359
Per Capita$39,979
Unemployment7.5%
Poverty5.2%
County GDP$15,508M
Commute27 min

Housing

A+
Home Value$229,000
Rent$920
OwnershipN/A

Crime

ViolentN/A
PropertyN/A

Health

Obesity30.2%
UninsuredN/A
Depression21.6%
Heart Disease4.6%

Climate

Avg Temp51°F
AQI31 (Good)
Rain42.1 in/yr

Education

B+
Bachelor's+33.7%
High School+95.4%
School Score6.68

Community

2024 VoteR 49% / D 51%
Commute27 min
Libraries17

Is Nassau a Good Place to Live?

Based on current data, Nassau receives an overall livability score of 4.2 out of 5.0, earning a grade of A. Key strengths include affordable housing, a low poverty rate, high health insurance coverage. Areas to be aware of include above-average unemployment. Nassau stands out as an excellent place to live, with strong marks across most quality-of-life indicators.

Economy & Jobs

The median household income in Nassau is $81,359, roughly in line with the national average of $75,149. The unemployment rate of 7.5% is somewhat elevated compared to the national rate of 3.6%. Only 5.2% of residents live below the poverty line, well below the national rate of 12.4%. Workers commute an average of 27 minutes.

Cost of Living & Housing

The median home value in Nassau is $229,000, 19% below the national median — offering relatively affordable homeownership. Renters pay a median of $920 per month, below the national average — a plus for affordability. At just 2.8x median income, home prices are very affordable relative to local earnings.

Education

Educational attainment is solid, with 33.7% holding a bachelor's degree or higher, near the national average. 95.4% have completed high school. Local schools score 6.7/10 in standardized testing, reflecting strong academic performance.

Climate & Weather

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. Annual precipitation totals 42.1 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 31.

Nassau has a population of 1,138 with a density of 1,626 people per square mile. The median age is 42.0 years, 8% older than the national median of 38.9. The city is predominantly White (91.6%), with 1.6% Hispanic.

Population

1,138
Total Population
1,626
People / sq mi
42.0yrs
Median Age
8% above US avg
0.7mi²
Land Area

Gender Distribution

Male 49.5%
Female 50.5%

Race & Ethnicity

Nassau vs U.S. Average

Language Spoken at Home

English Only98.3%
25% above US avg
Spanish1.7%
87% below US avg

Social Characteristics

Nassau vs U.S. Average

The median household income in Nassau is $81,359, which is 8% above the national average of $75,149. The unemployment rate is 7.5% (above the 3.6% US average). 5.2% of residents live below the poverty line. Workers commute an average of 27 minutes.

Income: Nassau vs U.S.

Commute Mode

Income

Median HH Income$81,359
8% above US avg
Per Capita Income$39,979
Avg Weekly Wage$1,515
IRS Avg AGI$76,866

Employment & Poverty

Unemployment7.5%
108% above US avg
Poverty Rate5.2%
58% 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
Effective Tax Rate3.28%

Commute & Transportation

Commute Time26.9 min
Work from Home20.7%

Walkability

The median home value in Nassau is $229,000, 19% below the national average. Monthly rent averages $920 (21% below US avg).

Home Value Sources

Ownership Split

Home Values

Census Median$229,000
19% below US avg

Real Estate Market (Redfin)

$/Sq Ft$163
Homes Sold2
Sale-to-List Ratio102.9%
Price Drops0.0%
Inventory1

Rental Costs

Census Median Rent$920
21% below US avg

HUD Fair Market Rent

Studio$1,992
1 Bedroom$2,379
2 Bedrooms$2,747
3 Bedrooms$3,563
4 Bedrooms$3,768

Ownership & Property

Owner-Occupied68.3%

Property Tax

Avg Tax (IRS)$7,520
115% above US avg
Effective Rate3.28%
In Nassau, 30.2% of adults are obese (below the 32.1% national rate). 21.6% report depression. 20.9% are physically inactive.

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

Chronic Conditions

Obesity30.2%
6% below US avg
Diabetes7.6%
Heart Disease4.6%
High Blood Pressure27.0%
Asthma11.2%
COPD5.4%
Stroke2.5%

Behaviors & Mental Health

Binge Drinking20.3%
Physical Inactivity20.9%
Depression21.6%
Mental Distress17.3%
Physical Distress11.7%

Healthcare Access

Insurance Rate96.8%
Checkup Rate77.2%
Premature Death7,122/100K

Food & Exercise

Food Environment8.5/10
Exercise Access78.4%
Healthcare Facilities371

Crime Rates: Nassau vs U.S. Average (per 100,000)

Violent Crime

Property Crime

Traffic Safety

Fatal Crashes (County/yr)11

Safety Score

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. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 31.

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)

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall42.1 inches
11% above US avg

Air Quality

AQI Median31.0
RatingGood
Good Days %84.2%
Unhealthy Days0

Geography

Area0.7 sq mi (1.8 km²)
Population Density1,626/sq mi
Coordinates42.5140°N, 73.6108°W
County FIPS36083
It is classified as Metro — 250K–1M. 33.7% of residents hold a bachelor's degree or higher (0% below US avg). In the 2024 election, the county voted Democrat by a 1.4-point margin.

2024 Presidential Election (County)

R 49.3%
D 50.7%

Winner: Democrat by 1.4 points

Education

Bachelor's Degree+33.7%
0% below US avg
High School+95.4%
School Test Score6.68
B+ Education Grade (3.7/5.0)

Urban-Rural Classification

RUCC Code 2Metro — 250K–1M
Population Density1,626/sq mi
Total Area0.7 sq mi

Infrastructure & Services

Public Libraries17
Healthcare Facilities371
Restaurants374
Retail Stores437

Safety & Disasters

Fatal Crashes (County/yr)11

Commute & Transportation

Avg Commute26.9 min
Work from Home20.7%

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