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West Nyack

New York · 3,681 residents · 2.923 sq mi
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West Nyack is significantly wealthier than the US average, with a median household income of $137,206. Population has held roughly steady since 2000. 51% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, well above the national rate of 36%. Median home value has more than doubled since 2000, reaching $558,100. With a median age of 47.0, the population is older than the US median of 38.9. It ranks in the top 5% of US cities for household income.

At a glance
Wealthier
above the US median
US median: $82,259
Older
median age 47.0
US median: 38.9
More educated
51% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 36%
Stable housing
home values roughly flat, inflation adjusted
US median home: $376,019
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
3,681
+12%since 2000
from 3,282 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Population density
1,259 / sq mi
+12%since 2000
from 1,123 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 281
Median age
47.0
+18%since 2000
from 40.0 in 2000
US average: 38.9
Population, 1990 – 2024
3K3K4K4K4K1990201020202024West Nyack
20244K
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$137,206
−24%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $98,931 in 2000
US average: $82,259
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$61,728
+54%since 2000
from $40,178 in 2000
US average: $44,673
Households earning $100K+
71.0%
+1.4 ptssince 2009
from 69.6% in 2009
US average: 53.3%
Poverty rate
2.0%
−0.7 ptssince 2000
from 2.6% in 2000
US average: 12.5%
Income inequality (Gini)
0.395
+3%since 2010
from 0.384 in 2010
US average: 0.476
Workforce by industry, 2024
Information12.2%
US avg: 10.8%
Other services10.1%
US avg: 6.7%
Public administration7.5%
US avg: 4.8%
Finance & insurance5.4%
US avg: 5.9%
Professional, scientific, technical5.4%
US avg: 5.1%
Wholesale trade5.1%
US avg: 6.9%
Retail trade4.4%
US avg: 9.9%
Arts, entertainment, food2.5%
US avg: 1.9%
Transportation & warehousing1.7%
US avg: 2.2%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing0%
US avg: 1.6%
Construction0%
US avg: 1.2%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.4%
Education & health services0%
US avg: 0.9%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$558,100
+19%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $257,400 in 2000
US average: $376,019
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$2,196
+26%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $959 in 2000
US average: $1,442
Owner-occupied
92.6%
+4.1 ptssince 2000
from 88.5% in 2000
7.4% rent
Vacancy rate
5.2%
−3.9 ptssince 2009
from 9.1% in 2009
US average: 10.0%
Owner cost-burdened
42.4%
+7.6 ptssince 2009
from 34.9% in 2009
US average: 22.9%
Renter cost-burdened
53.1%
+41.2 ptssince 2009
from 11.9% in 2009
US average: 47.4%
Afford Score
4.1
+56%since 2000
from 2.6 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Gentrification Score
22
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2000
White, non-Hispanic84%(2,756)
Black1.8%(59)
Hispanic / Latino5.6%(183)
Asian7.4%(244)
Other0%
Diversity Score33.5%(1,100)
2024
White, non-Hispanic56.4%(2,075)
Black12.4%(458)
Hispanic / Latino24.7%(908)
Asian6.1%(224)
Other0.4%(16)
Diversity Score75.3%(2,771)
Diversity Score
75
+125%since 2000
from 34 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
50.9%
+4.6 ptssince 2000
from 46.3% in 2000
US average: 35.6%
High school or higher
92.1%
+0.6 ptssince 2000
from 91.5% in 2000
US average: 89.6%
Graduate degree
18.6%
+0.8 ptssince 2000
from 17.8% in 2000
US average: 14.0%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
23.8 min
−7%since 2000
from 25.7 min in 2000
US average: 26.5
Drive alone to work
64.1%
−14.0 ptssince 2009
from 78.2% in 2009
US average: 68.9%
Carpooled to work
13.7%
+4.0 ptssince 2009
from 9.7% in 2009
US average: 8.5%
Public transit
0.0%
−5.7 ptssince 2009
from 5.7% in 2009
US average: 3.2%
Worked from home
15.1%
+13.1 ptssince 2009
from 2.1% in 2009
US average: 15.0%
Walked to work
3.1%
−1.3 ptssince 2009
from 4.3% in 2009
US average: 2.4%
Biked to work
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 0.4%
No vehicle available
2.2%
−3.0 ptssince 2009
from 5.1% in 2009
US average: 8.3%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
3.6%
−2.6 ptssince 2011
from 6.1% in 2011
US average: 5.2%
Labor force participation
53.7%
−9.8 ptssince 2011
from 63.5% in 2011
US average: 63.5%
Self-employed
13.8%
−15.0 ptssince 2009
from 28.8% in 2009
US average: 13.1%
Management & professional
40.2%
−31.6 ptssince 2009
from 71.8% in 2009
US average: 42.5%
Section 08

People & community

Male
46.0%
−4.2 ptssince 2009
from 50.2% in 2009
Female
54.0%
+4.2 ptssince 2009
from 49.8% in 2009
Foreign born
27.7%
+19.9 ptssince 2009
from 7.9% in 2009
US average: 14.1%
Veterans
0.8%
−49.2 ptssince 2009
from 50.0% in 2009
US average: 6.2%
With a disability
19.6%
+9.6 ptssince 2012
from 10.0% in 2012
US average: 13.3%
Uninsured
1.7%
−91.9 ptssince 2013
from 93.6% in 2013
US average: 8.4%
Broadband at home
100.0%
+10.3 ptssince 2017
from 89.7% in 2017
US average: 91.0%
English only at home
67.3%
−10.8 ptssince 2016
from 78.1% in 2016
US average: 77.7%
Spanish at home
21.5%
+12.4 ptssince 2016
from 9.1% in 2016
US average: 13.6%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in West Nyack, New York?

West Nyack, New York has about 3,681 residents according to the 2024 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in West Nyack, New York?

The typical household in West Nyack, New York earns about $137,206 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is West Nyack, New York expensive?

In West Nyack, New York, the median home is worth about $558,100, and the typical rent is about $2,196 a month.

How educated are people in West Nyack, New York?

About 50.9% of adults age 25 and over in West Nyack, New York hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in West Nyack, New York?

About 2.0% of people in West Nyack, New York live below the federal poverty line.

Has West Nyack, New York grown since 1990?

Yes, West Nyack, New York has grown since 1990. The population has added about 244 residents, a change of about 7 percent over that period.

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DATA: US CENSUS BUREAU ACS 5-YEAR + DECENNIAL CENSUS · UPDATED 2024

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