City profile · New York · Census ACS 2023

Nanuet, NY

Population, income, housing, safety, climate and schools for Nanuet - drawn straight from Census ACS, FBI UCR, NOAA, NCES, HUD and FEMA, refreshed on the 2024–2025 release cycle.

20,089
Residents
$113,582
Median income
$502,700
Median home
$2,910
Median rent (state)

Nanuet - the verdict

Out of every US city with 1,000+ residents, Nanuet places in the 85th percentile for household income. Source: Census ACS.

85th
percentile, household income
85th
percentile, home value
96th
percentile, median rent
📝 How we sourced this

Population, income, and housing-cost figures come from the U.S. Census Bureau American Community Survey 5-year estimates (B-series tables). Crime data uses FBI UCR; climate uses NOAA Climate Normals; school counts come from NCES Common Core of Data; permits use the Census Building Permits Survey (BPS). See our methodology page for the full ETL pipeline and OMB / FIPS join keys.

Data Snapshot: Nanuet, NY

New York's Nanuet is a small city, with 20,089 residents per the latest Census Bureau ACS figures. Median household income here is $113,582 per year, placing it in the top quartile of U.S. cities for household income, with a poverty rate of 4.0%. Typical homes in Nanuet are valued around $502,700, and the median resident age is 43.8 years. Educational attainment runs 42.8% of adults with a bachelor's degree or higher. Separately, 62.3% of working-age residents are in the labor force.

The city is served by 4 public schools according to NCES Common Core of Data.

New York carries a cost-of-living premium: the state registers 107.9 on a 100-equals-national-average index (Above Average) per BEA Regional Price Parities 2024. HUD Fair Market Rent for a typical two-bedroom in this state is $2,910 per month. Statewide, average monthly utility bills in New York run around $285, per EIA 2023 residential energy data. Workers in Nanuet report an average commute of 25.9 minutes, with 74.8% driving alone and 10.6% working from home. Natural-hazard exposure scores 88.4 out of 100 on FEMA's National Risk Index (Very High).

Population

20,089 residents

Census ACS 2023 - New York

Median Household Income

$113,582 /yr

Poverty 4.0%

Cost of Living Index (state)

107.9 (US=100)

Above Average - BEA RPP 2024, New York average

How does Nanuet compare to other US cities?

Nanuet measured against every US city with 1,000+ residents, computed live from the same Census and FBI data shown throughout this page.

Household income 85% higher than other cities
Home value 85% pricier than other cities
Median rent 96% pricier than other cities

"Safer than" reflects total crime rate from FBI UCR; the others use Census ACS estimates.

How we calculate these percentiles & ranks

Each percentile compares Nanuet against every qualifying US city; each in-state rank narrows that to New York only. Full formula and direction notes: methodology.

New York-relative analysis

Median Gross Rent places Nanuet toward the top of New York's cities

Among the 1,256 New York cities PlainCities tracks with reported median gross rent data, Nanuet ranks #1 - the 89th percentile within the state. This is a different, narrower cut than the nationwide percentiles above: it compares Nanuet only against its own state's cities, not the full US field.

Median Household Income
#351 of 1,205
71st percentile in New York
Median Gross Rent
#1 of 1,256
89th percentile in New York
Median Home Value
#309 of 1,202
74th percentile in New York
Poverty Rate
#664 of 1,246
46th percentile in New York
Bachelor's Degree or Higher
#433 of 1,254
65th percentile in New York

Ranked by raw value (highest first); a higher rank is not automatically "better" for every measure, see each metric's own context above. This is a comparison within New York only, not a livability score. See the methodology for the source and calculation.

85thIncome percentile

85th percentile nationally for median household income. Source: Census ACS 2023 / FBI UCR 2023.

How Nanuet's home value compares nationally

Median home value vs. every US city (population 1,000+)

$502,700 15th percentile more affordable than 15% of 15,600 US cities

$0–$25,000: 5 US cities (0%). Below this entry. $25,000–$50,000: 54 US cities (0%). Below this entry. $50,000–$75,000: 352 US cities (2%). Below this entry. $75,000–$100,000: 1,086 US cities (7%). Below this entry. $100,000–$125,000: 1,516 US cities (10%). Below this entry. $125,000–$150,000: 1,170 US cities (8%). Below this entry. $150,000–$175,000: 1,278 US cities (8%). Below this entry. $175,000–$200,000: 1,229 US cities (8%). Below this entry. $200,000–$225,000: 1,035 US cities (7%). Below this entry. $225,000–$250,000: 976 US cities (6%). Below this entry. $250,000–$275,000: 754 US cities (5%). Below this entry. $275,000–$300,000: 712 US cities (5%). Below this entry. $300,000–$325,000: 521 US cities (3%). Below this entry. $325,000–$350,000: 526 US cities (3%). Below this entry. $350,000–$375,000: 465 US cities (3%). Below this entry. $375,000–$400,000: 393 US cities (3%). Below this entry. $400,000–$425,000: 317 US cities (2%). Below this entry. $425,000–$450,000: 300 US cities (2%). Below this entry. $450,000–$475,000: 307 US cities (2%). Below this entry. $475,000–$500,000: 250 US cities (2%). Below this entry. $500,000–$525,000: 160 US cities (1%). This entry sits in this band. $525,000–$550,000: 156 US cities (1%). Above this entry. $550,000–$575,000: 172 US cities (1%). Above this entry. $575,000–$600,000: 172 US cities (1%). Above this entry. $600,000–$625,000: 163 US cities (1%). Above this entry. $625,000–$650,000: 167 US cities (1%). Above this entry. $650,000–$675,000: 135 US cities (1%). Above this entry. $675,000–$700,000: 101 US cities (1%). Above this entry. $700,000–$725,000: 95 US cities (1%). Above this entry. $725,000–$750,000: 71 US cities (0%). Above this entry. $750,000–$775,000: 65 US cities (0%). Above this entry. $775,000–$800,000: 70 US cities (0%). Above this entry. $800,000–$825,000: 57 US cities (0%). Above this entry. $825,000–$850,000: 67 US cities (0%). Above this entry. $850,000–$875,000: 60 US cities (0%). Above this entry. $875,000–$900,000: 58 US cities (0%). Above this entry. $900,000–$925,000: 47 US cities (0%). Above this entry. $925,000–$950,000: 37 US cities (0%). Above this entry. $950,000–$975,000: 31 US cities (0%). Above this entry. $975,000–$1,000,000: 470 US cities (3%). Above this entry. $1,000,000–$1,025,000: 0 US cities (0%). Above this entry. Nanuet $0 $1,025,000 every US city, bucketed by value

Each bar is a $25K-wide band; taller bars hold more US cities. The dashed line + filled bar mark this entry. Hover or tap any bar for its full count, share, and where it sits relative to this entry.

Source U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-Year Estimates · 2023

Income distribution context

Household income distribution - Nanuet, NY Nanuet, NY's reported median household income shown against the U.S. national quintile-share pattern (not Nanuet, NY-specific quintile data). The Lorenz curve traces the national cumulative income share against cumulative population share, perfect equality is the diagonal; observed inequality bows below. $ Household Income Distribution Nanuet, NY median $113,582/yr, vs. U.S. national quintile pattern QUINTILE SHARE OF AGGREGATE INCOME Lowest 20% 3.4% Second 20% 9.2% Middle 20% 15.1% Fourth 20% 23.2% Top 20% 49.1% LORENZ CURVE cumulative income vs. population 100% 0% 100% pop. 0%
Nanuet, NY's median household income (Census ACS 5-year estimate) plotted against the U.S. national income-quintile distribution pattern for context; the quintile shares and Lorenz curve are national figures, not computed specifically for Nanuet, NY. Diagonal = perfect equality.

Key socioeconomic indicators

Bachelor's degree or higher (adults 25+) 42.8%

Census ACS S1501, educational attainment

Poverty rate (households below FPL) 4.0%

Census ACS S1701, poverty status

Labor force participation (adults 16+) 62.3%

Census ACS S2301, share of working-age residents in the labor force

Population
20,089
Median Income
$113,582
Median Home Value
$502,700
Median Age
43.8
Poverty Rate
4.0%
Labor force participation
62.3%
Bachelor's Degree+
42.8%

Schools

Total Schools
4
Public schools in this city

Commute Patterns

How workers travel to work, Census ACS 2023

Average Commute Time
25.9 minutes
Drive Alone
74.8%
Carpool
6.7%
Public Transit
4.0%
Walk
1.2%
Work from Home
10.6%
Other
2.7%

Based on 9,785 workers 16 and over.

Monthly Utility Costs

State-average estimates for New York - EIA 2023 residential energy data

Electricity
$130
avg/month
Natural Gas
$90
avg/month
Water & Sewer
$65
avg/month
Total Utilities
$285
estimated/month

Estimates reflect New York state averages. Actual costs vary by home size, usage, and local rates. Source: U.S. Energy Information Administration (EIA) 2023.

Living Costs & Risk

Cost of living is a New York state average from BEA; rent and hazard risk are county-level figures from HUD and FEMA for the county Nanuet sits in

Cost of Living Index
107.9
Above Average
US average = 100 · BEA RPP 2024
Typical 2-BR Rent
$2,910/mo
HUD Fair Market Rent
County-level FMR estimate
Natural Hazard Risk
88.4 / 100
Very High
FEMA NRI composite score (county)

Similar Cities in New York

Huntington
20,117 people
East Massapequa
20,142 people
Lynbrook
20,251 people
Plattsburgh
19,878 people
Mamaroneck
19,840 people
North Amityville
20,364 people

Cities of a Similar Size Nationwide

Population-matched peers from other states, closest to Nanuet's 20,089 residents (Census ACS 5-Year 2023).

Port Angeles, WA
20,087 people
Woodbridge, NJ
20,086 people
La Cañada Flintridge, CA
20,094 people
Mayfield Heights, OH
20,082 people
Affton, MO
20,035 people
Rolla, MO
20,144 people

Cities with a Similar Household Income Nationwide

Median-household-income-matched peers from other states, closest to Nanuet's $113,582 (Census ACS 5-Year 2023, table B19013).

Bryantown, MD
$113,580 median income
Hide-A-Way Hills, OH
$113,580 median income
Hauula, HI
$113,571 median income
Mount Tabor, NJ
$113,594 median income
Auxier, KY
$113,565 median income
Rowlett, TX
$113,600 median income

Race & Ethnicity Composition

Race and ethnicity - Nanuet, NY Race categories sum to one hundred percent per Census methodology. Hispanic or Latino is shown separately as an ethnicity overlay; it cuts across all race categories per OMB Directive 15. Race & Ethnicity Composition Nanuet, NY - Census ACS, OMB race + ethnicity categories RACE, sums to 100% 51.2% 18.0% 12.5% 8.3% 9.9% ETHNICITY, Hispanic or Latino (any race) 19.8% White 51.2% Black or African American 18.0% Asian 12.5% American Indian 0.1% Native Hawaiian 0.0% Some other race 8.3% Two or more races 9.9% Per OMB Directive 15: Hispanic/Latino ethnicity is reported separately from the race categories.
Race categories sum to 100%. Hispanic or Latino ethnicity is reported separately and cuts across race per Census/OMB methodology.

City-level race and ethnicity, Census ACS 5-year 2023 (tables B02001, B03001), OMB Directive 15 categories.

How Nanuet compares to nearby New York cities

Population + median household income, sourced from Census Bureau ACS 5-year B01001 (population) and B19013 (median household income).

City Population Median Household Income
Nanuet (this city) 20,089 $113,582
Huntington 20,117 $162,066
East Massapequa 20,142 $145,875
Lynbrook 20,251 $138,866
Census ACS 5-year FIPS NY NCES CCD OMB Bulletin 23-01

What do people ask about Nanuet, NY?

What is the population of Nanuet, NY? +

20,089 people live in Nanuet, NY according to U.S. Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates.

What is the median household income in Nanuet, NY? +

In Nanuet, the typical household earns $113,582 per year, based on Census ACS 2023 data.

What is the cost of living in Nanuet? +

BEA does not publish a city-level cost-of-living figure for Nanuet; the closest available measure is the New York state average, a cost of living index of 107.9 (U.S. average = 100), rated "Above Average" based on BEA Regional Price Parities 2024 data. Costs within New York vary by metro area.

What is the median home value in Nanuet, NY? +

The median home value in Nanuet is $502,700, according to Census ACS 2023 estimates.

Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-Year 2023, NCES CCD, Census ACS B08301/B08136, U.S. Energy Information Administration (EIA) 2023, BEA Regional Price Parities 2024, HUD Fair Market Rents 2026, FEMA National Risk Index.

Read our methodology - how this data is sourced, computed, and verified.

Primary sources: Census ACS, FBI UCR, NOAA Climate Normals, NCES.

Citation & verification links Data sourced from the U.S. Census Bureau. See our methodology for details. Retrieved and formatted by PlainCities

Verify with HUD →

Verify with FBI →

Verify with NOAA →

Verify with U.S. Census Bureau →

Verify with EPA →

Verify with FEMA →

Verify with BEA →

Verify with EIA →

Verify with NCES →

Every figure on PlainCities is rendered directly from Census ACS source data, no number is typed in by an editor. This page draws directly on Census ACS source data, no figure is typed in by an editor. See our editorial standards & corrections policy, the methodology behind these numbers, or report a data error.