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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
| English Only | 98.3% |
| 25% above US avg | |
| Spanish | 1.7% |
| 87% below US avg |
| Median HH Income | $81,359 |
| 8% above US avg | |
| Per Capita Income | $39,979 |
| Avg Weekly Wage | $1,515 |
| IRS Avg AGI | $76,866 |
| Unemployment | 7.5% |
| 108% above US avg | |
| Poverty Rate | 5.2% |
| 58% below US avg | |
| Establishments (County) | 3,500 |
| County GDP | $15,508M |
| Restaurants | 374 |
| Healthcare | 371 |
| Retail | 437 |
| Manufacturing | 102 |
| Property Tax (IRS) | $7,520 |
| 115% above US avg | |
| Effective Tax Rate | 3.28% |
| Commute Time | 26.9 min |
| Work from Home | 20.7% |
| Census Median | $229,000 |
| 19% below US avg |
| $/Sq Ft | $163 |
| Homes Sold | 2 |
| Sale-to-List Ratio | 102.9% |
| Price Drops | 0.0% |
| Inventory | 1 |
| Census Median Rent | $920 |
| 21% below US avg |
| Studio | $1,992 |
| 1 Bedroom | $2,379 |
| 2 Bedrooms | $2,747 |
| 3 Bedrooms | $3,563 |
| 4 Bedrooms | $3,768 |
| Owner-Occupied | 68.3% |
| Avg Tax (IRS) | $7,520 |
| 115% above US avg | |
| Effective Rate | 3.28% |
| Obesity | 30.2% |
| 6% below US avg | |
| Diabetes | 7.6% |
| Heart Disease | 4.6% |
| High Blood Pressure | 27.0% |
| Asthma | 11.2% |
| COPD | 5.4% |
| Stroke | 2.5% |
| Binge Drinking | 20.3% |
| Physical Inactivity | 20.9% |
| Depression | 21.6% |
| Mental Distress | 17.3% |
| Physical Distress | 11.7% |
| Insurance Rate | 96.8% |
| Checkup Rate | 77.2% |
| Premature Death | 7,122/100K |
| Food Environment | 8.5/10 |
| Exercise Access | 78.4% |
| Healthcare Facilities | 371 |
| Fatal Crashes (County/yr) | 11 |
| Annual Average | 50.9°F |
| 6% below US avg | |
| January Average | 26°F (-4°C) |
| July Average | 75°F (24°C) |
| Annual Rainfall | 42.1 inches |
| 11% above US avg |
| AQI Median | 31.0 |
| Rating | Good |
| Good Days % | 84.2% |
| Unhealthy Days | 0 |
| Area | 0.7 sq mi (1.8 km²) |
| Population Density | 1,626/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 42.5140°N, 73.6108°W |
| County FIPS | 36083 |
Winner: Democrat by 1.4 points
| Bachelor's Degree+ | 33.7% |
| 0% below US avg | |
| High School+ | 95.4% |
| School Test Score | 6.68 |
| RUCC Code 2 | Metro — 250K–1M |
| Population Density | 1,626/sq mi |
| Total Area | 0.7 sq mi |
| Public Libraries | 17 |
| Healthcare Facilities | 371 |
| Restaurants | 374 |
| Retail Stores | 437 |
| Fatal Crashes (County/yr) | 11 |
| Avg Commute | 26.9 min |
| Work from Home | 20.7% |