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South Nyack, New York

South Nyack, New York, in Rockland county, is 8 miles W of White Plains, New York (center to center) and 23 miles N of New York, New York. The village is home to some 3,473 residents.

The People and Families of South Nyack

In South Nyack, about 38% of adults are married. South Nyack somehow seems full of possibilities, with its large single population.

Approximately 29% of South Nyack is non-white. If America is a melting pot of different peoples, then the village is very American.

Wealth and Education

In 2000, South Nyack had a median family income of $62,262. Impressively, having a college education is normal in South Nyack. It's worth saying that successful single folks are not uncommon in the village.

South Nyack Housing

According to the 2000 census, 52% of the housing in South Nyack was owner-occupied. You may be likely to find historic buildings in the village as the average housing age is high. Can't find a roommate? That's OK in South Nyack, where renting little apartments isn't uncommon. If you want a nice house, or any home in a nice village, you usually need to pay higher property taxes. It's no different here.

Commuting

In South Nyack, 74% of commuters drive to work. If you like the choice of taking public transportation instead of driving, take a look at South Nyack.

High Points

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

CategoryTrophy
Public Transportation Use
(vs. Peers)
Top 1%trophySouth Nyack Public Transportation Use
College Educated Adults
(vs. Peers)
Top 3%trophySouth Nyack College Educated Adults
Well-Paid Single Women
(vs. Peers)
Top 3%trophySouth Nyack Well-Paid Single Women
Well-Paid Single Men
(vs. Peers)
Top 4%trophySouth Nyack Well-Paid Single Men
Racial Diversity
(vs. Peers)
Top 5%trophySouth Nyack Racial Diversity
Median Family Income
(vs. Peers)
Top 9%South Nyack Median Family Income

Comparative Profile of South Nyack, NY

Comparing South Nyack 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 Women109
Well-Paid Single Men109
Racial Diversity1010
Male Share of the Population77
Female Share of the Population54
Children Under 5 Years Old33
Senior Citizens22
Age of the Population21

Families

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Average Household Size54
Portion of People Married23

Wealth

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
College Educated Adults109
Median Family Income107
People Above Poverty75
People in Middle Class or Better64

Commute & Sprawl

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Public Transportation Use109
Working at Home88
Short Commute Times35
Walking and Biking to Work11

Housing

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Studio & One-Bedroom Rentals1010
People Living Alone78
Seasonal and Vacation Housing66
Affordability of Rents13
Affordability of Property Taxes11
Housing Recently Built11

Crime

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Low Property Crime88
Low Violent Crime76
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