At a Glance
Median Income
$118,889
$72,618 per capita
Home Value
$619,300
Zillow: $726,493
Median Rent
$2,213/mo
25.9% of income on rent
Violent Crime
485/100K
1,001/100K property
Bachelor's Degree+
61.8%
92.8% high school+
Unemployment
6.5%
4.0% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
29.2%
8.4% smoking rate
Avg Temperature
53°F
271 sunny days/yr
How Nyack Compares to the U.S. Average
Each bar shows Nyack's value as a percentage of the national average (100% = U.S. avg)
Thin vertical line = U.S. national average (100%)
Is Nyack a Good Place to Live?
B+
3.5 / 5.0 — Good
Based on economy, affordability, safety, and education metrics compared to national averages.
Economy & Jobs
Nyack residents earn a median household income of $118,889 , which is 58% above the national average of $75,149.
Per capita income is $72,618. The unemployment rate stands at 6.5% (81% above the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 4.0% of residents live below the poverty line. The area is home to 37,722 business establishments, including 2,631 restaurants.
Housing & Cost of Living
The median home value in Nyack is $619,300 , 120% above the national median of $281,900.
Zillow estimates the typical home at $726,493. Median rent is $2,213/month, with 25.9% 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 1963.
Safety & Crime
Nyack reports 485 violent crimes per 100,000 residents
, which is 28% above the national average of 380/100K.
Property crime is 1,001/100K.
Education
61.8% of adults in Nyack hold a bachelor's degree or higher
(83% above the national average).
92.8% have completed high school. Local schools score 6.4/10 in standardized testing.
Climate & Weather
Nyack has an average annual temperature of 53°F (12°C).
Winters average 31°F in January while summers reach 75°F in July. The area gets 271 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 51.2 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 36.
Data Overview
People
Population7,469
Median Age39.6 yrs
Density9,700/mi²
Male / Female51% / 49%
Foreign Born13.6%
Veterans3.6%
Economy
A
Median Income$118,889
Per Capita$72,618
Unemployment6.5%
Poverty4.0%
County GDP$120,154M
Avg Weekly Wage$1,814
Housing
B+
Home Value$619,300
Rent$2,213
Ownership35.2%
Zillow$726,493
Housing Units3,557
Rent Burden25.9%
Crime
F
Violent485/100K
Property1,001/100K
Health
Obesity29.2%
Diabetes8.2%
Smoking8.4%
Heart Disease4.3%
Premature Death4,881/100K
Climate
Avg Temp53°F
Sunny Days271/yr
Rain51.2 in/yr
AQI36 (Good)
Elevation25 ft
Education
A+
Bachelor's+61.8%
High School+92.8%
Graduate+34.4%
School Score6.4/10
Community
2024 VoteR 37% / D 63%
Commute35 min
Broadband94.3%
Internet Speed160 Mbps
EV Stations5
Libraries45
Did You Know?
The median home in Nyack was built in 1963.
13.1% of residents use public transit to commute.
17.5% work from home.
The nearest airport is Laguardia (22 miles).
The Gini coefficient (income inequality) is 0.535 (U.S. avg: 0.490).
Natural hazard risk is rated "Relatively High" by FEMA.
13.7% of the population has a disability.
13.6% of residents are foreign-born.
Average internet download speed is 160 Mbps.
There are 2,631 restaurants in the area.
The county recorded 36 fatal vehicle crashes.
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