At a Glance
Median Income
$81,359
$39,979 per capita
Home Value
$229,000
Zillow: $286,665
Median Rent
$920/mo
27.1% of income on rent
Violent Crime
146/100K
1,535/100K property
Bachelor's Degree+
33.7%
95.4% high school+
Unemployment
7.5%
5.2% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
30.2%
12.1% smoking rate
Avg Temperature
51°F
246 sunny days/yr
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
3.4 / 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 $81,359 , which is 8% above the national average of $75,149.
Per capita income is $39,979. The unemployment rate stands at 7.5% (108% above the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 5.2% of residents live below the poverty line. The area is home to 3,500 business establishments, including 374 restaurants.
Housing & Cost of Living
The median home value in Nassau is $229,000 , 19% below the national median of $281,900.
Zillow estimates the typical home at $286,665. Median rent is $920/month, with 27.1% of renters spending more than 30% of income on housing. The cost of living index is 107.9 (100 = national average). The median home was built in 1944.
Safety & Crime
Nassau 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
33.7% of adults in Nassau hold a bachelor's degree or higher
(0% below the national average).
95.4% have completed high school. Local schools score 6.7/10 in standardized testing.
Climate & Weather
Nassau 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 31.
Data Overview
People
Population1,138
Median Age42.0 yrs
Density1,626/mi²
Male / Female50% / 51%
Foreign Born13.6%
Veterans9.3%
Economy
B+
Median Income$81,359
Per Capita$39,979
Unemployment7.5%
Poverty5.2%
County GDP$15,508M
Avg Weekly Wage$1,515
Housing
A+
Home Value$229,000
Rent$920
Ownership68.3%
Zillow$286,665
Housing Units526
Rent Burden27.1%
Crime
F
Violent146/100K
Property1,535/100K
Health
Obesity30.2%
Diabetes7.6%
Smoking12.1%
Heart Disease4.6%
Premature Death7,122/100K
Climate
Avg Temp51°F
Sunny Days246/yr
Rain42.1 in/yr
AQI31 (Good)
Elevation387 ft
Education
B+
Bachelor's+33.7%
High School+95.4%
Graduate+14.5%
School Score6.7/10
Community
2024 VoteR 49% / D 51%
Commute27 min
Broadband89.2%
Internet Speed169 Mbps
EV Stations3
Libraries17
Did You Know?
The median home in Nassau was built in 1944.
20.7% work from home.
The nearest airport is Albany International (19 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.
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.
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