Upper Nyack, NY

Upper Nyack, New York

Upper Nyack, New York, in Rockland county, is 9 miles NW of White Plains, New York (center to center) and 25 miles N of New York, New York. The village has a population of 1,863.

The People and Families of Upper Nyack

In Upper Nyack, about 63% of adults are married. Upper Nyack is considered a village for married couples and families.

Wealth and Education

In 2000, Upper Nyack had a median family income of $103,049. Upper Nyack is regarded in the state as a village where many of the people are well-off. The village has a large middle class. To its credit, the people in Upper Nyack value education and a large proportion are college graduates. An unusual characteristic of the village is the share of people in it who work at home. You could say that Upper Nyack is a good place if you're looking to marry or date a rich person, with its relatively large population of well-paid single people.

Political Inclinations

In the 2004 election, John Kerry was the top Presidential fund-raiser in Upper Nyack ($8,400). Residents gave more to the Democratic party than any of the others.

Upper Nyack Housing

About 87% of housing units in Upper Nyack are owner-occupied. People in the village pay more in property taxes per residence than in most communities in the state.

Commuting

In Upper Nyack, 80% of commuters drive to work.

High Points

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

Category	Trophy
Well-Paid Single Women (vs. Peers)	Top 1%
Median Family Income (vs. Peers)	Top 2%
Well-Paid Single Men (vs. Peers)	Top 2%
College Educated Adults (vs. Peers)	Top 2%
Public Transportation Use (vs. Peers)	Top 2%
People in Middle Class or Better (vs. Peers)	Top 3%
Low Rate of Poverty (vs. Peers)	Top 8%

Comparative Profile of Upper Nyack, NY

Comparing Upper 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
Age of the Population
Racial Diversity
Female Share of the Population
Senior Citizens
Male Share of the Population
Children Under 5 Years Old

Families

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

Wealth

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

Commute & Sprawl

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

Housing

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

Upper Nyack Almanac

Upper Nyack Climate

Nearest Weather Stations

• Temp ranges are avg daily min and max for the month
• Precipitation is rainfall (and rainfall equiv of snowfall)

Upper Nyack Population (2000)

(From 2000 Census, as reported by individuals)

Neighborhood and Nearby Area Names

According to the US Postal Service, Upper 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

Upper Nyack High Schools (2004)

NYACK SHS
360 CHRISTIAN HRLD RD
845-353-7100
Title I eligible, not participating.
Serves 949 students.

Upper Nyack Colleges

(List of All New York Colleges)

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