Living in Nassau County, New York

Nassau County is a county in New York with a population of around 1,395,774, part of the New York-Northern New Jersey-Long Island, NY-NJ-PA MSA metro area. The main communities are Hempstead, Oyster Bay, North Hempstead.

Cost of Living

Median rent is $3,432/month, significantly above the national average, with a median home price of around $710K. The county has one of the lowest unemployment rates in the country at 2.2%.

Weather and Climate

The climate brings cold winters (highs around 42°F) and warm summers (highs around 77°F). The coast is within 1 hour. Mountains are 1-3 hours away. Natural hazard risks include earthquake risk and tornado risk.

Demographics

Nassau County has middle-aged demographics, with a median age of 42 and a highly educated workforce (46% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher). The county votes competitive.