South Nyack, NY

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. Part of the surrounding New York metro area, the village is not an isolated village. South Nyack 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):

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

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 (lowest) to (highest).

The People

Characteristic	Compared to Peers	Compared to State
Well-Paid Single Women
Well-Paid Single Men
Racial Diversity
Male Share of the Population
Female Share of the Population
Children Under 5 Years Old
Senior Citizens
Age of the Population

Families

Characteristic	Compared to Peers	Compared to State
Average Household Size
Portion of People Married

Wealth

Characteristic	Compared to Peers	Compared to State
College Educated Adults
Median Family Income
People Above Poverty
People in Middle Class or Better

Commute & Sprawl

Characteristic	Compared to Peers	Compared to State
Public Transportation Use
Working at Home
Short Commute Times
Walking and Biking to Work

Housing

Characteristic	Compared to Peers	Compared to State
Studio & One-Bedroom Rentals
People Living Alone
Seasonal and Vacation Housing
Affordability of Rents
Affordability of Property Taxes
Housing Recently Built

Crime

Characteristic	Compared to Peers	Compared to State
Low Property Crime
Low Violent Crime

South Nyack Almanac

South Nyack Climate

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• Precipitation is rainfall (and rainfall equiv of snowfall)

South Nyack Population (2000)

(From 2000 Census, as reported by individuals)

Neighborhood and Nearby Area Names

According to the US Postal Service, South Nyack, its neighborhoods, and/or surrounding areas are also referred to as:

Note that not all alternate names are acceptable for use in US Post Office addresses.

Nearby Cities and Towns

South Nyack Colleges

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