New York · Metropolitan Area
Nyack is a small city in New York with a population of 7,469. Residents earn $118,889 per year, which is 58% above the national average.
Based on current data, Nyack receives an overall livability score of 4.3 out of 5.0, earning a grade of A. Key strengths include above-average household incomes, a highly educated population, a low poverty rate, high health insurance coverage. Areas to be aware of include high housing costs, above-average unemployment. Nyack stands out as an excellent place to live, with strong marks across most quality-of-life indicators.
The median household income in Nyack is $118,889, which is significantly higher than the national average — 58% above $75,149. This places Nyack among higher-income communities. The unemployment rate of 6.5% is somewhat elevated compared to the national rate of 3.6%. Only 4.0% of residents live below the poverty line, well below the national rate of 12.4%. Workers commute an average of 35 minutes.
The median home value in Nyack is $619,300, making it a premium housing market at 120% above the U.S. median of $281,900. Renters pay a median of $2,213 per month, significantly above the national average of $1,163. The price-to-income ratio of 5.2x means housing costs are stretched relative to local earnings.
Nyack is a highly educated community — 61.8% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, well above the national average of 33.7%. 92.8% have completed high school. Area schools have an average test score of 5.4/10.
Nyack experiences four distinct seasons with an average temperature of 53°F. Winters average 31°F in January while summers reach 75°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 51.2 inches, including 32.7 inches of snow. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 36.
| English Only | 75.8% |
| 3% below US avg | |
| Spanish | 24.2% |
| 81% above US avg |
| Median HH Income | $118,889 |
| 58% above US avg | |
| Per Capita Income | $72,618 |
| Avg Weekly Wage | $1,814 |
| IRS Avg AGI | $188,224 |
| Unemployment | 6.5% |
| 81% above US avg | |
| Poverty Rate | 4.0% |
| 68% below US avg | |
| Establishments (County) | 37,722 |
| County GDP | $120,154M |
| Restaurants | 2,631 |
| Healthcare | 3,441 |
| Retail | 3,365 |
| Manufacturing | 485 |
| Property Tax (IRS) | $20,623 |
| 489% above US avg | |
| Effective Tax Rate | 3.33% |
| Commute Time | 34.7 min |
| Work from Home | 17.5% |
| Census Median | $619,300 |
| 120% above US avg | |
| Zillow ZHVI | $726,493 |
| Median List Price | $795,000 |
| Median List Price | $795,000 |
| $/Sq Ft | $395 |
| Homes Sold | 2 |
| Sale-to-List Ratio | 100.1% |
| Price Drops | 0.0% |
| Inventory | 10 |
| Census Median Rent | $2,213 |
| 90% above US avg | |
| Zillow Rent (ZORI) | $2,419 |
| Studio | $1,215 |
| 1 Bedroom | $1,315 |
| 2 Bedrooms | $1,579 |
| 3 Bedrooms | $1,976 |
| 4 Bedrooms | $2,193 |
| Owner-Occupied | 35.2% |
| Avg Tax (IRS) | $20,623 |
| 489% above US avg | |
| Effective Rate | 3.33% |
| Obesity | 29.2% |
| 9% below US avg | |
| Diabetes | 8.2% |
| Heart Disease | 4.3% |
| High Blood Pressure | 27.2% |
| Asthma | 10.6% |
| COPD | 4.0% |
| Stroke | 2.4% |
| Binge Drinking | 17.2% |
| Physical Inactivity | 20.8% |
| Depression | 17.5% |
| Mental Distress | 14.0% |
| Physical Distress | 9.7% |
| Insurance Rate | 96.4% |
| Checkup Rate | 80.1% |
| Premature Death | 4,881/100K |
| Food Environment | 9.3/10 |
| Exercise Access | 99.7% |
| Healthcare Facilities | 3,441 |
| Fatal Crashes (County/yr) | 36 |
| Annual Average | 53.4°F |
| 1% below US avg | |
| January Average | 31°F (-0°C) |
| July Average | 75°F (24°C) |
| Annual Rainfall | 51.2 inches |
| 35% above US avg | |
| Snowfall | 32.7 inches/yr |
| AQI Median | 36.0 |
| Rating | Good |
| Elevation | 25 ft (8 m) |
| Area | 0.8 sq mi (2.0 km²) |
| Population Density | 9,700/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 41.0930°N, 73.9152°W |
| County FIPS | 36119 |
Winner: Democrat by 26.3 points
| Bachelor's Degree+ | 61.8% |
| 83% above US avg | |
| High School+ | 92.8% |
| School Test Score | 5.39 |
| RUCC Code 1 | Metro — 1 million+ |
| Population Density | 9,700/sq mi |
| Total Area | 0.8 sq mi |
| EV Charging Stations | 5 |
| Alt Fuel Stations | 5 |
| Public Libraries | 45 |
| Healthcare Facilities | 3,441 |
| Restaurants | 2,631 |
| Retail Stores | 3,365 |
| Fatal Crashes (County/yr) | 36 |
| Avg Commute | 34.7 min |
| Work from Home | 17.5% |