At a Glance
Median Income
$136,696
$68,441 per capita
Home Value
$570,900
Zillow: $764,441
Violent Crime
485/100K
1,001/100K property
Bachelor's Degree+
56.1%
93.2% high school+
Unemployment
1.9%
3.9% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
25.2%
7.9% smoking rate
Avg Temperature
53°F
271 sunny days/yr
How West Nyack Compares to the U.S. Average
Each bar shows West Nyack's value as a percentage of the national average (100% = U.S. avg)
Thin vertical line = U.S. national average (100%)
Is West Nyack a Good Place to Live?
B+
3.8 / 5.0 - Good
Based on economy, affordability, safety, and education metrics compared to national averages.
Economy & Jobs
West Nyack residents earn a median household income of $136,696 , which is 82% above the national average of $75,149.
Per capita income is $68,441. The unemployment rate stands at 1.9% (47% below the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 3.9% 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 West Nyack is $570,900 , 103% above the national median of $281,900.
Zillow estimates the typical home at $764,441. The cost of living index is 107.9 (100 = national average). The median home was built in 1959.
Safety & Crime
West 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
56.1% of adults in West Nyack hold a bachelor's degree or higher
(66% above the national average).
93.2% have completed high school. Local schools score 6.4/10 in standardized testing.
Climate & Weather
West 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
Population3,437
Median Age52.0 yrs
Density1,177/mi²
Male / Female50% / 50%
Foreign Born13.6%
Veterans2.4%
Economy
A+
Median Income$136,696
Per Capita$68,441
Unemployment1.9%
Poverty3.9%
County GDP$120,154M
Avg Weekly Wage$1,814
Housing
A
Home Value$570,900
Rent
Ownership98.7%
Zillow$764,441
Housing Units1,393
Rent Burden31.8%
Crime
F
Violent485/100K
Property1,001/100K
Health
Obesity25.2%
Diabetes7.0%
Smoking7.9%
Heart Disease3.9%
Premature Death4,881/100K
Climate
Avg Temp53°F
Sunny Days271/yr
Rain51.2 in/yr
AQI36 (Good)
Elevation58 ft
Education
A+
Bachelor's+56.1%
High School+93.2%
Graduate+27.0%
School Score6.4/10
Community
2024 VoteR 37% / D 63%
Commute28 min
Broadband100.0%
Internet Speed160 Mbps
EV Stations4
Libraries45
Did You Know?
The median home in West Nyack was built in 1959.
15.7% 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.
14.5% 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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