Newton–Taber–Martin Farm
Nassau’s story
220 years in pictures
Census counts: 2,873 in 1820, a low of 2,015 in 1920, 4,545 in 2020. The archive holds 1 old photo or paper and 3 maps from 1893 on.
- 1806Nassau is settled
Photo: Tyler A. McNeil · CC BY-SA 4.0
Population
1,077
2025 Census estimate · −2.1% since 2020
Median home value
$239K
Census ACS
Household income
$85K
median
Median age
42.7
years
Jobs based here
104
A commuter town
Is Nassau a good place to live?
The best of Nassau’s subject grades are an A for safety and an A− for health and schools; the weakest is a C for hazard risk. 4.6% of residents live below the poverty line in Nassau, against 9.5% in New York’s towns and 9.6% across U.S. towns. Nassau is easier to get around on foot or by transit than 69% of U.S. towns. On the outdoors, just 100 of New York’s 1,216 towns do worse. Nassau has fewer than 2,500 residents, so it gets subject grades but no overall grade.
What makes Nassau stand out
Where Nassau beats most towns.
Small town
1,077 people, and everyone knows the way
In a town this size, neighbors are the best guide. Ask them anything.
Nearby towns
SchodackNassauNassau LakeNassau
How Nassau grades
Each subject compared with towns across the country (schools within New York), ordered by how far Nassau is from typical.
SafetyAOpen →HealthAlbany Medical Center Hospital 12.9 miles awayA−Open →SchoolsBeat 83% of New York districts on tests and graduationA−Open →Jobs & income$85K median household incomeA−Open →Hazard riskinland flooding tops the listCOpen →WalkabilityEPA walkability 8.2 of 20; 6.2% of households have no car; 2.3% of workers walk, bike or ride transitB+Open →Cost of livingB−Open →
Character Graded, but not part of the overall grade.
Outdoors1% conserved landC−Open →History3 notable people born hereA+Open →Civic life3.9 community nonprofits per 1,000 residentsB−Open →
Described, not graded Taste, not quality: snow or an older crowd is neither good nor bad.
How TownRatings grades towns →
Nearby attractions
All 119 attractions →Mount Greylock and 60 more within 40 miles
Museums, parks, gardens and other places to visit around Nassau. Close and well known come first.
24 mi MountainMount Greylock
19 mi TheatreTanglewood
11 mi MuseumUSS Slater
12 mi Stadium & arenaMVP Arena
23 mi MuseumOlana State Historic Site
21 mi MuseumNorman Rockwell MuseumSources: National Park Service · ski areas © OpenSkiMap / OpenStreetMap contributors · Wikidata · Wikipedia readership · photos via Wikimedia Commons
Photo credits
Mount Greylock: Jstergis, CC BY 3.0 · Tanglewood: Daderot., CC BY-SA 3.0 · USS Slater: UpstateNYer, CC BY-SA 3.0 · MVP Arena: This image or media was taken or created by Matt H. Wade. To see his entire port, CC BY-SA 3.0 · Olana State Historic Site: Netniks, CC BY-SA 4.0 · Norman Rockwell Museum: User:Rmrfstar, CC BY 2.5
Getting set up
The full setup list →Moving to Nassau: who provides what
Who provides power, water and the rest in Nassau, and how to reach them.
PowerNational Grid19.9¢/kWh · EIA 2025HIFLD · EIA
WaterNassau (V) PWSNo health-based violations in 5 years · EPAEPA
Internet5 providers98% of addresses get 100/20 MbpsFCC
Trash & dumpTuesdayTrash dayTown site
Register to voteOnlineIn New York you can register online until 10 days before Election Day, in person until 10 days before Election Day, or by mail (postmarked 15 days before and received 10 days before).vote.govWho runs elections hereRensselaer County Board of ElectionsRensselaer County; contacts on the Handbook page.FVAP, Sep 2025
ZIP code1212312123 100%Census 2020
EPA SDWIS (Oct 9, 2026) · HIFLD + EIA-861 2025 · Census 2020 ZCTAs · NCES 2024–25 · registration: vote.gov, updated Aug 3, 2026.
The data
Ordered by what stands out in Nassau.
SafetyA
Nassau is safer than 92% of U.S. towns, by crime per resident
Nassau’s violent crime rate is 0 per 1,000 residents, where New York’s towns sit at 0.8 and U.S. towns at 1.6.
92%of U.S. towns report more crimeASafety Grade
| Nassau | New York towns | U.S. towns | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Violent crimes per 1,000 (2025) | 0 per 1,000 residents | 0.8 | 1.6 |
| Property crimes per 1,000 (2025) | 8.3 per 1,000 residents | 7.5 | 9.9 |
Violent crime per 1,000 residents
Nassau0
New York3.7
U.S.3.3
Property crime per 1,000 residents
Nassau8.3
New York15.7
U.S.15.5
92nd
percentile among U.S. towns we grade
0
violent crimes reported in 2025
9
property crimes reported in 2025
FBI crime data, 2025 · crimes reported to police
HealthA−
Nassau ranks healthier than 83% of the country’s towns
Nassau beats the New York average on 11 of 32 CDC measures and trails it on 1. 19% of Nassau adults binge drink.
83%healthier than U.S. townsA−Health Grade
| Nassau | New York towns | U.S. towns | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Binge drink (CDC PLACES) | 19% | 17% | 16% |
| High blood pressure (CDC PLACES) | 29% | 34% | 35% |
| Diabetes (CDC PLACES) | 8.6% | 11% | 12% |
| Sleep under 7 hours (CDC PLACES) | 40% | 37% | 36% |
32 measures vs. New York
11 better20 too close to call1 worse
| What stands out | Nassau | NY |
|---|---|---|
| Fewer adults facing food insecurity | 10.5% | 17.2% |
| Fewer uninsured adults | 5.2% | 7.9% |
| More adults with depression | 21.2% | 17.5% |
Albany VA Medical Center
12.5 mi away · emergency room
None
primary care, dental or mental-health shortage
CDC PLACES 2025 · modeled estimates for adults · CMS · HRSA
Work & commuteJobs & income grade A−
A smaller share of working residents work locally in Nassau than in most of New York or the rest of the country
2.4% of working residents work locally in Nassau. Since 2013, Nassau has lost 67 jobs, to 104 in 2023. Nassau’s average trip to work is 27 minutes.
2%work in town
| Nassau | New York towns | U.S. towns | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Working residents who work in town | 2.4% | 10% | 8% |
| Average trip to work | 27 minutes | 25 minutes | 25 minutes |
Where working residents work
In Nassau2%
Albany22%
Colonie14%
East Greenbush10%
Schodack7%
15 mi
median commute distance
104
jobs based in Nassau
A commuter town
jobs vs. working residents
B+
Walkability grade: more walkable than 69% of U.S. towns
Census LEHD 2023 · ACS
Climate
In Nassau, expect snowy winters and pleasant summers
Nassau has chilly, snowy winters and pleasant summers. July afternoons reach 83°, January nights drop to 16° and about 53 inches of snow falls in a winter.
53″snow a winter
Typical low → high °F
Winter19–36°
Spring36–58°
Summer58–81°
Fall41–61°
Oct 14
typical first frost
Apr 27
typical last frost
+1.6°
vs. the 20th-century average
NOAA U.S. Climate Normals, 1991–2020
Natural hazardsHazard risk grade C
Inland flooding leads a high hazard risk in Nassau
Expected storm and flood damage is higher than in 65% of U.S. communities. Since 1978, 16 flood insurance claims have been paid out in Nassau.
65risk score of 100
FEMA risk score
Inland floodingTornadoesHail
16
paid flood claims since 1978
7
federal disasters paid out here
FEMA flood insurance claims · FEMA National Risk Index · OpenFEMA
Who lives here
More middle-aged adults than New York overall
Adults 35 to 64 are 45% of residents (39% statewide). Nassau has lost 2.1% of its people since 2020, down to 1,077 in the Census Bureau’s 2025 estimate. 33% of adults 25 and older have a bachelor’s degree or more, vs 40% across New York.
42.7median age · NY 39.8
| Nassau | New York towns | U.S. towns | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Aged 65 or older | 16% | 20% | 18% |
| Under 18 | 19% | 20% | 22% |
| Bachelor’s degree or more, 25+ | 33% | 32% | 29% |
| Median age | 42.7 years | 43 years | 40.5 years |
NassauNew YorkUnited States
Ages · share of residents
16%
Education · adults 25 and older
No diploma7%
High school32%
Some college13%
Associate’s14%
Bachelor’s19%
Graduate15%
Women and men · all residents
45% women, 55% men
About 122 men for every 100 women (the survey’s margin: ±3.1 points). Across New York, 51.2% of residents are women.
| Nassau | NY | U.S. | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Under 10 | 7.8% | 11% | 11.6% |
| 10 to 17 | 10.9% | 9.5% | 10.3% |
| 18 to 24 | 13.8% | 8.9% | 9.1% |
| 25 to 34 | 6.7% | 14.2% | 13.7% |
| 35 to 44 | 14.3% | 13% | 13.2% |
| 45 to 54 | 15.6% | 12.2% | 12.2% |
| 55 to 64 | 14.8% | 13.3% | 12.7% |
| 65 to 74 | 12.7% | 10.3% | 10.2% |
| 75 and older | 3.4% | 7.6% | 7% |
| No diploma | 7.4% | 12% | 10.4% |
| High school | 32.1% | 24.3% | 26% |
| Some college | 13% | 14.6% | 19.1% |
| Associate’s | 14% | 8.8% | 8.8% |
| Bachelor’s | 18.6% | 22.4% | 21.6% |
| Graduate | 14.8% | 17.9% | 14.1% |
Census population estimates, 2025 · U.S. Census Bureau · ACS 2020-2024 5-year estimates · in a town of 1,100, single groups can be off by several points
OutdoorsC−
Nassau has set aside 0.6% of its land for conservation
0.0 miles of trail in 1 park or preserve.
0.6%conserved
0.6%
conserved · 3 of 444 acres
0.0 mi
of trails · 0 per sq mi
| Biggest places to walk | Trails | Acres |
|---|---|---|
| 1. Village Commons Park | — | 1 |
Trails & parks © OpenStreetMap contributors · Conserved land: USGS PAD-US
HousingCost of living grade B−
A home in Nassau sells for about $282K at the median
$282Kmedian sale price
3
homes sold in May
Zillow Home Value Index · Redfin Data Center
Keep exploring
Everything we know about Nassau
20pages on Nassau
The big questions
Out and about
The story
Day to day
After high school
Colleges nearby
7 within 15 miles of the center of Nassau
Albany College of Pharmacy and Health SciencesUniversity or college · Private nonprofit · Albany12.7 mi$41,475 tuitionAlbany Law SchoolUniversity or college · Private nonprofit · Albany12.8 miHudson Valley Community CollegeCommunity college · Public · Troy13.1 mi$6,796 in-state tuition
About 5 of every 100 Nassau residents are enrolled in college, against 7 across New York.
A commuter town
98% of working residents leave Nassau for work
Where Nassau’s working residents go each day. Line width shows the share.
104jobs based in Nassau
2%of working residents work in town
15 mimedian commute distance
Census LEHD 2023
Famous people from Nassau
3 notable people were born in Nassau.
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About Nassau
Town in Rensselaer County, New York, US
Nassau is a town in Rensselaer County, New York, United States. The population was 4,545 in 2020, down from 4,789 at the 2010 census. The Town of Nassau is at the southern border of the county.
From Wikipedia, licensed CC BY-SA 4.0 · facts via Wikidata (CC0)
- Established
- 1806
- Area
- 45 sq mi
- Elevation
- 919 ft
- Area code
- 518
Questions about Nassau
Short answers, built from the data on this page.
Is Nassau, NY expensive?
The typical home is worth about $239,000, 54% below the New York typical home. Cost of living, which also weighs rents, property taxes and how many households pay 30% or more of their income for housing, grades B−.
What is Nassau, NY known for?
3 notable people were born here, including Fenner Ferguson and John Augustus Griswold.