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Nyack

Pop. 7,393·51st most expensive in New York·Nyack rents are up 14.9% over the past year
Median rent (all units)
$2,855/mo
Year-over-Year
+14.9%
Month-over-Month
+3.1%
vs US Median
+$890
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Nyack · $2,855
More expensive than 88% of US cities · National median $1,965/mo
Affordability
29% of income
AFFORDABLE
0%30% benchmark60%+

At $2,855/mo, rent takes about 29% of the local median household income, comfortably within the 30% benchmark.

Income to afford
$114,000/yr
Local median income
$116,649/yr
Based on the 30%-of-income rule using Nyack's median rent and household income. See the full affordability breakdown →
Medians by bedroom

Rent by unit size

Studio
$2,327
1 BR
$2,425
2 BR
$2,685
3 BR
$3,344
4 BR+
$3,613
Research median
$2,685/mo

Bedroom estimates are gross rents that include essential utilities (electricity, water, gas, sewer, trash).

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Last updated: July 20, 2026

Annual cost
$34,260/yr
At $2,855/mo median
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Strong Landlord's Market
Renter's MarketBalancedLandlord's Market
Rents are up 14.9% year-over-year. Expect competition, and move quickly to lock in terms.
Based on rent-price momentum (+14.9% YoY, +3.1% MoM), not inventory.
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Demographics

Who lives here

Nyack, NY is majority renter-occupied, has a large retiree population, has a median income above the national average, 67.3% of residents hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

Population
7,393
Median income
$116,649
Median age
40.4
Renters
67.4%
Age distribution
15.8%
21.8%
30.2%
12.1%
20.2%
Under 1815.8%
18–3421.8%
35–5430.2%
55–6412.1%
65+20.2%
Gender
48.6%
51.4%
Male48.6%
Female51.4%
Race & ethnicity
53.5%
19.8%
20.6%
White53.5%
Black19.8%
Hispanic20.6%
Asian4.5%
Other1.7%
Education (25+)
16.5%
67.3%
No HS diploma7.2%
HS diploma9%
Some college16.5%
Bachelor's+67.3%
Housing tenure
32.6%
67.4%
Owner32.6%
Renter67.4%

Source: U.S. Census Bureau · ACS 2024 5-Year Estimates

2021 vs 2026

How Nyack, NY has changed in 5 years

Income
$95,000 → $116,649
up 22.8%
Population
7,303 → 7,393
up 1.2%
Renter share
68.9% → 67.4%
-1.5 pts
Bachelor's+
62.1% → 67.3%
+5.2 pts

Census figures show median household income at $116,649 today, compared with $95,000 five years earlier. The population has grown by 1.2% since 2021, moving from about 7,303 residents to roughly 7,393. Renters now make up 67.4% of households, compared with 68.9% five years ago. College-educated residents now make up 67.3% of adults here, versus 62.1% in 2021.

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Nyack rent by bedroom count

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About renting in Nyack, NY

Last updated: July 20, 2026

The median rent in Nyack is $2,855/mo as of July 2026. A studio apartment averages $2,327/mo while a 2-bedroom runs $2,685/mo. One-bedroom apartments average $2,425/mo and 3-bedroom units go for $3,344/mo.

At 29% of local median household income ($116,649/yr), Nyack ranks as affordable compared to the national benchmark of 30%. Rents have increased 14.9% over the past year.

FAQ

Frequently asked questions

Is Nyack an affordable city for renters?

Nyack is considered affordable for renters. At $2,855/mo, rent takes approximately 29% of the local median household income ($116,649/yr). The standard benchmark is 30%. Nyack falls comfortably within that range.

How much income do you need to rent in Nyack?

To keep rent at or below 30% of gross income, you would need to earn at least $114,000/year (~$55/hour full-time) to afford the median rent of $2,855/mo in Nyack. The local median household income is $116,649/yr, meaning the typical Nyack household meets that threshold.

Is rent going up or down in Nyack?

Rent in Nyack has increased 14.9% over the past year as of July 2026, putting upward pressure on renter budgets.

How does Nyack rent compare to other cities in New York?

Nyack is middle-of-the-pack for New York for rent, ranking #51 out of 126 tracked cities at $2,855/mo.

What percentage of Nyack residents rent vs. own?

According to Census data, approximately 67.4% of Nyack households are renters, while 32.6% are owner-occupied. With a majority renter population, Nyack has a strong rental market.

How does Nyack rent compare to the national average?

Nyack's median rent of $2,855/mo is $890 (45%) above the US national median of $1,965/mo. Within New York, it ranks #51 out of 126 tracked cities.
Income Affordability
29%
AFFORDABLE

At $2,855/mo, rent takes ~29% of Nyack's median household income ($116,649/yr). The standard benchmark is 30%.

Nyack 29%Benchmark 30%
State income tax4–10.9%
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