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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.
In Nassau, about 54% of adults are married.
In 2000, Nassau had a median family income of $49,500.
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.
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.
In Nassau, 93% of commuters drive to work.
Comparing Nassau to similar size places nationwide (Peers) and to other places in New York (State):
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