Cost of Living in West Nyack, NY

Population 3,437 · New York · Data vintage 2023

187
Cost Index
(100 = US avg)
Page updated: · Data vintage: 2023 ACS 5-Year
Sources: Census ACS·BLS·NOAA·EPA·Zillow · Methodology

Home prices in West Nyack run well above the national baseline, with a median of $571,000, though local incomes keep the cost-to-earnings ratio tighter than in coastal metros with comparable sticker prices. Median household earnings of $136,696 place the city among the better-paid New York metros.

West Nyack sits roughly 11 miles northwest of Yonkers — close enough that regional housing and labor patterns are shaped largely by the larger market. Median home values run roughly 19% higher than Yonkers' $478,000.

Cost Overview

Housing 187

Scale: 100 = US national average. Green < 90, Red > 110.

About the Cost of Living in West Nyack

The median home value in West Nyack is $570,900 — 87% above the national median of $305,000. The median household income of $136,696/year is 83% higher than the US median of $74,580. The local unemployment rate is 3.7%, below the national average of 4.8%. New York's top state income tax rate is 10.9% and the combined sales tax is 8.5%. The climate averages highs of 60.6°F and lows of 43.4°F. Overall, West Nyack has a cost of living index of 187 versus the US average of 100, meaning it is 87% more expensive.

🏠 Housing

Median Home Value
$570,900
87% above avg
Zillow Home Value
$1,452,595
Zillow ZHVI
Property Tax Rate
1.7%
Effective rate

HUD Fair Market Rents by Bedroom

Studio
$965
1 BR
$1,051
2 BR
$1,302
3 BR
$1,619
4 BR
$1,813
Owner-occupied 98.7%
Renter-occupied 1.3%

🛒 Food & Groceries

National BLS average prices (2023). Local prices may vary.

🥚
Eggs (dozen)
$0.548
🍞
White Bread (lb)
$1.912
🥩
Ground Beef (lb)
$5.61

🚗 Transportation

Avg Commute
31.6 min
17% above avg
Gas Price
$3.145/gal
0% below avg
Work From Home
15.7%

Commute Mode

Drove alone
66.5%
Carpooled
10.7%
Public transit
2.3%
Walked
2.7%
Work from home
15.7%

Utilities

Electricity
$0.176/kWh
0% below avg

📋 Taxes

State Income Tax 10.9%
Total Sales Tax 8.5%
State rate 4.0%
Avg local rate 4.5%
Property Tax 1.7%

💼 Income & Employment

Median Household Income
$136,696
83% above avg
Per Capita Income
$68,441
Unemployment Rate
3.7%
23% below avg
Poverty Rate
2.8%
Labor Force Participation
50.3%

🎓 Education

Bachelor's degree+ 30.4%
Graduate degree 25.7%

👥 Demographics

Median Age 52
Male median age 50.2
Female median age 56.2

🌤 Climate

NOAA 1991–2020 Climate Normals

Avg High
60.6°F
Avg Low
43.4°F
Annual Precip
47.8"
20° 38° 55° 73° 90° JFMAMJJASOND High Low Precip
Month JanFebMarAprMayJunJulAugSepOctNovDec
High °F 374048596978838174635242
Low °F 222431405059656457463628
Precip" 3.202.534.114.203.944.254.074.364.944.333.644.18

💨 Air Quality

EPA AQS 2023 — county-level monitoring data

Median AQI 38 — Good
79.3%
Good air days/yr
197
Max AQI recorded
141
PM2.5 days
222
Ozone days

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the cost of living in West Nyack, NY?

West Nyack has a cost index of 187 (100 = national average). It is 87% above the national average.

What is the average home price in West Nyack?

The median home value in West Nyack is $570,900 according to Zillow and Census data.

What is the median income in West Nyack?

The median household income in West Nyack is $136,696 per year (2023 ACS 5-year estimates).

What is the sales tax in West Nyack, NY?

The combined state and local sales tax rate in West Nyack is 8.5%. The New York state income tax top rate is 10.9%.

Is West Nyack, NY affordable?

West Nyack is above average in cost of living, with an index of 187 — about 87% higher than the national average.

What is the weather like in West Nyack?

West Nyack has average high temperatures of 60.6°F and average lows of 43.4°F. Annual precipitation is 47.8". Data from NOAA 1991–2020 Climate Normals.

West Nyack at a Glance

Population
3,437
Median Income
$136,696
Home Value
$570,900
Unemployment
3.7%
Avg High Temp
60.6°F
Sales Tax
8.5%
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