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Nassau, NY
Village in Rensselaer County, New York.
Population
1,058
Land area
0.7sq mi
People per sq mi
1,514
ZIP codes
0
Nassau and its ZIP codes
Nassau at a glance
- Nassau is about 3.6 times as dense as New York as a whole.
- The median household income is $84,781, close to the New York median.
- A typical owner-occupied home is valued at $239,200 (44% below New York) and median rent is $1,073 a month.
Local data for Nassau, NY
Counts from official public data
Housing and community stats
Nassau, NY, American Community Survey 2020-2024
Median household income
$84,781
Poverty rate
4.6%
Median home value
$239,200
Median rent
$1,073/mo
Homeownership
62.0%
Bachelor's or higher
33.5%
Median age
42.7
Average commute
26.8 min
Largest reported origins and ancestries: Irish Americans (236), German Americans (234), Italian Americans (126).
Economy and federal money
Jobs, pay, income and spending are for Rensselaer County. PPP loans are for Nassau.
Unemployment rate
3.8%
Sep 2026, +0.2 pts in a year
Average annual pay
$73,962
56,312 jobs, 2025
Income per person
$64,491
BEA, 2024
Federal spending
$1B
FY 2026, $6,510 per person
How people get to work
Nassau, NY, workers 16 and older. American Community Survey 5-year estimates
- Drove alone73.5%
- Carpooled5.8%
- Public transit0.4%
- Walked1.9%
- Bicycle0.0%
- Taxi, ride-hailing, motorcycle or other0.0%
- Worked from home18.5%
Average one-way commute: 26.8 minutes for people who do not work from home.
Environment and hazard risk
Nassau, NY, from FEMA, NOAA and EPA
Natural hazard risk
Relatively Moderate
Top: hail
Storm events since 1996
1,505
Countywide, mostly thunderstorm wind
Flood insurance policies
571
1.1% of homes, county
July high / Jan low
84° / 16°F
42.0 inches of rain a year
Health statistics
Share of adults in Nassau, NY, CDC PLACES estimates
Obesity
30.6%
U.S. 33.3% -2.7 pts
Diabetes
8.6%
U.S. 12.1% -3.5 pts
Smoking
12.0%
U.S. 12.8% -0.8 pts
Uninsured (18-64)
5.2%
U.S. 11.1% -5.9 pts
Cities near Nassau
| Name | Distance | Land area (sq mi) |
|---|---|---|
| Nassau LakeCensus-designated place | 1.4 mi | 1.5 |
| NivervilleCensus-designated place | 5 mi | 2.9 |
| East NassauVillage | 5.4 mi | 4.9 |
| Castleton-on-HudsonVillage | 7.1 mi | 0.7 |
| East GreenbushCensus-designated place | 7.3 mi | 3.9 |
| ValatieVillage | 7.6 mi | 1.3 |
| West Sand LakeCensus-designated place | 8.7 mi | 4.8 |
| Averill ParkCensus-designated place | 9.1 mi | 4 |
| Hampton ManorCensus-designated place | 9.3 mi | 3 |
| KinderhookVillage | 9.6 mi | 2.1 |
| New BaltimoreCensus-designated place | 10 mi | 1.8 |
| ChathamVillage | 11 mi | 1.2 |
| RavenaVillage | 11 mi | 1.5 |
| RensselaerCity | 11 mi | 3.2 |
| WynantskillCensus-designated place | 12 mi | 3.4 |
| PoestenkillCensus-designated place | 13 mi | 5.9 |
Frequently asked questions
- What county is Nassau, NY in?
- Nassau is in Rensselaer County, New York.
- What is the population of Nassau, NY?
- About 1,058 people live in Nassau, based on American Community Survey 5-year estimates.
- What cities are near Nassau?
- Nearby places include Nassau Lake (1.4 mi), Niverville (5 mi), East Nassau (5.4 mi), Castleton-on-Hudson (7.1 mi), East Greenbush (7.3 mi).
Source: U.S. Census Bureau (TIGER/Line boundaries, American Community Survey) · Data as of 12/31/2023