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Nassau, New York

Nassau, New York, in Rensselaer county, is 12 miles SE of Albany, New York (center to center) and 124 miles N of New York, New York. The village is considered part of the Albany - Schenectady - Troy metropolitan area. Nassau has a population of 1,161.

The People and Families of Nassau

In Nassau, about 54% of adults are married.

Wealth and Education

In 2000, Nassau had a median family income of $49,500.

Political Inclinations

In the 2004 election, George W. Bush was the top Presidential fund-raiser in Nassau ($3,205). Residents gave more to the Republican party than any of the others.

Nassau Housing

About 62% of housing units in Nassau are owner-occupied. Much of the housing in the village has been around for years. Many residents rent one-bedroom or studio apartments.

Commuting

In Nassau, 93% of commuters drive to work.

High Points

Nassau strengths, compared to Peers (similar size places nationally) or State (other places in New York):

CategoryTrophy
Public Transportation Use
(vs. Peers)
Top 6%Nassau Public Transportation Use
Well-Paid Single Women
(vs. Peers)
Top 11%Nassau Well-Paid Single Women

Comparative Profile of Nassau, NY

Comparing Nassau to similar size places nationwide (Peers) and to other places in New York (State):

Ratings range from 1 (lowest) to 10 (highest).


The People

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Well-Paid Single Women96
Well-Paid Single Men85
Female Share of the Population78
Age of the Population66
Racial Diversity53
Senior Citizens45
Male Share of the Population43
Children Under 5 Years Old44

Families

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Average Household Size43
Portion of People Married44

Wealth

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Median Family Income85
College Educated Adults84
People in Middle Class or Better85
People Above Poverty86

Commute & Sprawl

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Public Transportation Use106
Walking and Biking to Work87
Working at Home43
Short Commute Times35

Housing

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Studio & One-Bedroom Rentals97
People Living Alone67
Seasonal and Vacation Housing44
Affordability of Rents37
Housing Recently Built24
Affordability of Property Taxes16

Crime

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Low Property Crime98
Low Violent Crime54
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