At a Glance
Median Income
$136,696
$68,441 per capita
Home Value
$570,900
Zillow: $804,305
Bachelor's Degree+
56.1%
93.2% high school+
Unemployment
3.7%
3.9% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
25.2%
7.9% smoking rate
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?
A+
4.7 / 5.0 - Excellent
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 3.7% (3% above 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 $804,305. The cost of living index is 107.9 (100 = national average). The median home was built in 1959.
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 52°F (11°C).
Winters average 30°F in January while summers reach 74°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 47.2 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 Born23.9%
Veterans2.4%
Economy
A+
Median Income$136,696
Per Capita$68,441
Unemployment3.7%
Poverty3.9%
County GDP$120,154M
Avg Weekly Wage$1,814
Housing
A
Home Value$570,900
Rent
Ownership98.7%
Zillow$804,305
Housing Units1,393
Rent Burden31.8%
Health
Obesity25.2%
Diabetes7.0%
Smoking7.9%
Heart Disease3.9%
Premature Death4,881/100K
Climate
Avg Temp52°F
Rain47.2 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.
19.8% of the population has a disability.
23.9% 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.