Median Age
44 Years
Largest Age Group
30-39 Years
Approximately 14% of Residents
Under 20
20%
Over 65
24%
Nyack, NY
Area Guide
Avg Rent
$2,489
Population
7,095
Renter Mix
67% Rent
An idyllic riverside village just minutes from New York City
River
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Waterfront
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Suburban
Nyack is a charming New York suburb enjoying a tranquil location on the west bank of the Hudson River. Less than twenty miles from Manhattan along the New York State Thruway, Nyack has long been a popular community among New York City commuters seeking more affordable rent and a quieter home environment than the city affords. The community is anchored by a thriving Main Street district, featuring a wealth of shopping, dining, and entertainment options: Swing by Nyack Farmers Market for fresh groceries, catch a live show or a unique movie screening at Nyack Village Theatre, or drop into O’Donoghue’s Tavern for a drink after hours. In the neighboring communities of West Nyack and Nanuet, you’ll also find larger-scale amenities like the Palisades Center shopping mall and the local multiplex movie theater.
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Nyack residents who want to commute to New York City have the option to catch a Metro North train from the Tarrytown station.
Demographics
Median Household Income
$95,640
Average: $132,435
Education
3,774
Residents Have a Degree
Job Market
4,236
Workers Employed
Age Distribution
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Housing Distribution
Nyack has more renters than homeowners.
Renters
67%
Non-Renters
33%
Education Distribution
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Bachelor's or Higher
46%
Other Education
54%
Rent Trends
As of June 2026, the average apartment rent in Nyack, NY is $2,921 for a studio, $2,489 for one bedroom, $3,040 for two bedrooms, and $7,505 for three bedrooms. Apartment rent in Nyack has increased by 2.2% in the past year.
Property Type
Average Rent
Average Sq Ft
Apartment
$2,489/month
739 Sq Ft
Getting Around
Explore how walkable, bikeable, drivable, and transit-friendly Nyack, NY is for everyday living.
Moderately Walkable
Walkability
70
/ 100
Limited Public Transit
Transit
30
/ 100
Moderately Drivable
Drivability
70
/ 100
Fairly Bikeable
Bikeability
40
/ 100
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Schools
Public
Grades 6-8
644 Students
Public
Grades 9-12
945 Students
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Points of Interest
Shopping Centers
Parks and Recreation
- Blauvelt State Park
- Nyack Beach State Park
- Rockland Lake State Park
- Tallman Mountain State Park
- Rockefeller State Park Preserve
Airports
- Westchester County
- LaGuardia
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Methodology
† Our analysis of utilities, groceries, transportation, healthcare, home prices, and other goods and services is sourced from the Cost of Living Index, a respected benchmark published by the Council for Community and Economic Research (C2ER) that provides a thorough overview of living expenses across different regions.
Rent data is provided by CoStar Group’s Market Trend reports. As the industry leader in commercial real estate information, analytics, and news, CoStar conducts extensive research to produce and maintain a comprehensive database of commercial real estate information. We combine this data with public record to provide the most up-to-date rental information available.
Consumer goods, services, and home prices are sourced from the Cost of Living Index published by the Council for Community and Economic Research (C2ER). The data on this page is updated quarterly. It was last published in June 2026.
Demographic information comes from Neustar and combines detailed address data with U.S. Census and American Community Survey statistics to produce reliable local estimates.