At a Glance
Median Income
$181,364
$80,730 per capita
Home Value
$681,000
Zillow: $726,493
Median Rent
$2,262/mo
32.0% of income on rent
Bachelor's Degree+
71.1%
97.7% high school+
Unemployment
6.4%
5.7% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
26.7%
7.9% smoking rate
How Upper Nyack Compares to the U.S. Average
Each bar shows Upper Nyack's value as a percentage of the national average (100% = U.S. avg)
Thin vertical line = U.S. national average (100%)
Is Upper Nyack a Good Place to Live?
A+
4.6 / 5.0 - Excellent
Based on economy, affordability, safety, and education metrics compared to national averages.
Economy & Jobs
Upper Nyack residents earn a median household income of $181,364 , which is 141% above the national average of $75,149.
Per capita income is $80,730. The unemployment rate stands at 6.4% (78% above the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 5.7% 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 Upper Nyack is $681,000 , 142% above the national median of $281,900.
Zillow estimates the typical home at $726,493. Median rent is $2,262/month, with 32.0% 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 1956.
Education
71.1% of adults in Upper Nyack hold a bachelor's degree or higher
(111% above the national average).
97.7% have completed high school. Local schools score 6.4/10 in standardized testing.
Climate & Weather
Upper Nyack has an average annual temperature of 52°F (11°C).
Winters average 30°F in January while summers reach 74°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 47.8 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 36.
Data Overview
People
Population2,072
Median Age49.7 yrs
Density1,685/mi²
Male / Female49% / 51%
Foreign Born11.2%
Veterans3.5%
Economy
A
Median Income$181,364
Per Capita$80,730
Unemployment6.4%
Poverty5.7%
County GDP$120,154M
Avg Weekly Wage$1,814
Housing
A+
Home Value$681,000
Rent$2,262
Ownership96.5%
Zillow$726,493
Housing Units778
Rent Burden32.0%
Health
Obesity26.7%
Diabetes7.0%
Smoking7.9%
Heart Disease4.2%
Premature Death4,881/100K
Climate
Avg Temp52°F
Rain47.8 in/yr
AQI36 (Good)
Elevation210 ft
Education
A+
Bachelor's+71.1%
High School+97.7%
Graduate+43.3%
School Score6.4/10
Community
2024 VoteR 37% / D 63%
Commute41 min
Broadband92.0%
Internet Speed160 Mbps
EV Stations5
Libraries45
Did You Know?
Upper Nyack was founded in 1872.
The median home in Upper Nyack was built in 1956.
31.0% work from home.
The nearest airport is Laguardia (24 miles).
The Gini coefficient (income inequality) is 0.535 (U.S. avg: 0.490).
Natural hazard risk is rated "Relatively High" by FEMA.
8.2% of the population has a disability.
11.2% 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.