Nassau, NY

Full City Profile · New York · Rensselaer County County

4.0 /5.0
A Great
1,138 Population 1,626/sq mi density
$81,359 Median Income $39,979 per capita
$229,000 Home Value $286,665 Zillow
$920 Median Rent 27.1% income on rent
50°F Avg Temperature
A
Overall
4.0 / 5.0
Strong
B
Economy
3.4 / 5.0
$81,359 median income, 10.7% 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

Nassau, NY

At a Glance

Median Income
$81,359
8% above
$39,979 per capita
Home Value
$229,000
19% below
Zillow: $286,665
Median Rent
$920/mo
21% below
27.1% of income on rent
Bachelor's Degree+
33.7%
0% below
95.4% high school+
Unemployment
10.7%
197% above
5.2% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
30.2%
6% below
12.1% smoking rate
Avg Temperature
50°F

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)

Income
108%
Home Value
81%
Rent
79%
Poverty
42%
Bachelor's
100%
Unemployment
297%
Thin vertical line = U.S. national average (100%)

Is Nassau a Good Place to Live?

A
4.0 / 5.0 - Great
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 10.7% (197% 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.

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 50°F (10°C). Winters average 25°F in January while summers reach 73°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 42.0 inches.

Data Overview

People

Population1,138
Median Age42.0 yrs
Density1,626/mi²
Male / Female50% / 51%
Foreign Born1.1%
Veterans9.2%

Economy

B
Median Income$81,359
Per Capita$39,979
Unemployment10.7%
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%

Health

Obesity30.2%
Diabetes7.6%
Smoking12.1%
Heart Disease4.6%
Premature Death7,122/100K

Climate

Avg Temp50°F
Rain42.0 in/yr
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.
18.9% of the population has a disability.
Average internet download speed is 169 Mbps.
There are 374 restaurants in the area.
The county recorded 11 fatal vehicle crashes.