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Living in
Nanuet.
Nanuet is an unincorporated community in Rockland County, NY. It has no city government: the county runs it, and the Census counts it as its own place.
About
Life in Nanuet
Living in Nanuet means settling into a solidly middle-to-upper-middle-class suburban community about 30 miles north of Manhattan, where you get real proximity to the city without the intensity of urban living. The commute to Manhattan typically runs 29 minutes if you catch the NJ Transit Pascack Valley Line from one of three Rockland County stations, which makes it feasible for people who work in the city but want suburban space and schools. The job market locally is steady with a 3.2% unemployment rate, though most professional work will likely pull you toward nearby job centers or require that commute into the city.
Nanuet at a Glance
Population, income, housing and more
Median Age
45.1 yrs
Poverty Rate
9.3%
Foreign-Born
30.8%
Broadband Internet
95.0%
of households
Population Growth
+14.7%
recent change · Census Bureau
Median household income
Demographics30.8% foreign-born, most often from Ecuador
Who lives in Nanuet: race and ethnicity, ages, households, languages and countries of origin
In Nanuet, the largest foreign-born group is from Ecuador (18.2%), and 19.1% of residents speak Spanish at home.
Under 18
19.9%
of residents
65 and Older
20.1%
of residents
Households with Kids
32.5%
anyone under 18
Living Alone
26.8%
of households
Married Couples
47.9%
of households
Avg Household Size
2.64
people
Race & Ethnicity
Hispanic or Latino of any race; other groups are non-Hispanic
Top countries of origin (foreign-born)
Languages Spoken at Home
Cost of Livingrent 42% above NY average
Rent, home values, and income in Nanuet
In Nanuet, rent runs 42% above the NY average, and home values are 26% above the NY average.
Median rent (per month)
Median home value
Rent Burdened
49.8%
spending 30%+ of income on rent
Severely Rent Burdened
27.4%
spending 50%+
Cost of Living Index
112.6
metro area (BEA) · US avg = 100
Homeowners
64.8%
of occupied homes are owned
Typical Home Built
1975
median year built
Vacant Homes
4.2%
of housing units
Home Value Trend
Latest: $641,697 (September 2026)
Jobs & Economyunemployment 1.1 pts below NY average
Unemployment in Nanuet and typical pay across the metro area
Unemployment in Rockland County, which includes Nanuet, is 1.1 percentage points lower than the NY average.
Unemployment rate
Nanuet: Rockland County rate (county-wide) · BLS annual average
Unemployment Rate — 10 Year Trend
Rockland County (county-wide) · Annual averages
What Nanuet Residents Do for Work · share of employed residents by industry
City residents, wherever they work
Median Salary by Occupation · metro area
New York-Newark-Jersey City, NY-NJ-PA metro area
Commute30.8 min avg
How Nanuet residents get to work, and the nearest airports
In Nanuet, most residents drive alone to work (73%), and 54% get there in under 30 minutes.
How People Get to Work
Commute Time Distribution
Nearest airports · with airline service
- 16 mi
Westchester County Airport (HPN)
Small hub1.2M passengers boarded in 2025
- 23 mi
LaGuardia Airport (LGA)
Major hub16.3M passengers boarded in 2025
Straight-line distance. Size is the FAA’s hub category, based on passenger traffic: regional airports may have only a few flights a day.
Safetyviolent crime 70% below national average
Crime rates for 2025
Violent crime in the area policed by the Clarkstown Town Police Department, which covers Nanuet, runs 70% below the national average.
Violent Crime Rate
99
per 100,000 residents
Below average (329 national, 2025)
Property Crime Rate
1,305.4
per 100,000 residents
Below average (1,552 national, 2025)
Policed by Clarkstown Town Police Department (township-wide rate)
Natural DisastersThunderstorm Wind most common — 8 events in 2025
Natural hazard risk, storms and earthquakes
FEMA National Risk Index
Relatively Moderate
88.4 / 100
Compares expected losses from natural hazards, social vulnerability and community resilience against every US county (higher = more risk).
Rockland County, county-wide · FEMA NRI December 2025
In Rockland County, which includes Nanuet, the most common type is thunderstorm wind, with 8 recorded events in 2025.
Most common events:
Storm events by year
| Year | Events | Top Type | Property Damage |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | 8 | Winter Weather | $18,000 |
| 2024 | 12 | Thunderstorm Wind | $35,500 |
| 2023 | 9 | Flash Flood | $4,000 |
| 2022 | 7 | Winter Weather | None reported |
| 2021 | 13 | Flash Flood | $3.1M |
| 2020 | 8 | Thunderstorm Wind | $242,000 |
| 2019 | 8 | Winter Weather | $63,000 |
| 2018 | 17 | Thunderstorm Wind | $109,000 |
Property damage is the National Weather Service's estimate filed with each event. “None reported” means the events were logged with $0 damage; “Not estimated” means no estimate was filed. Storms covering several counties aren't counted here, since NOAA doesn't split their damage by county.
0 earthquakes of magnitude 2.5+ within 100 miles in the past year
Rockland County, county-wide
Air Quality37 median AQI — Good
Days by air quality category (2025)
Air quality in Rockland County, which includes Nanuet, is typically good — 312 good-air days per year.
Median AQI
37
Good Days
312
per year
Moderate Days
46
per year
Unhealthy Days
0
per year
Rockland County, county-wide
Climate83°F summers, 25°F winters
30-year climate averages (1991–2020) — monthly temperatures and precipitation
Nanuet has warm summers (avg high 83°F) and cold winters (avg low 25°F).
Spring (Mar–May)
62°/40°F
avg high / low
Summer (Jun–Aug)
83°/62°F
avg high / low
Fall (Sep–Nov)
66°/46°F
avg high / low
Winter (Dec–Feb)
42°/25°F
avg high / low
Annual Precipitation
50.3"
Annual Snowfall
32.7"
Hot Days/Year
19
days above 90°F
Freeze Days/Year
109
days below 32°F
Rainy Days/Year
123
Average month
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| Month | High | Low | Precip |
|---|---|---|---|
| Jan | 40°F | 23°F | 3.87" |
| Feb | 43°F | 25°F | 3.30" |
| Mar | 51°F | 31°F | 4.37" |
| Apr | 63°F | 40°F | 4.26" |
| May | 73°F | 50°F | 4.27" |
| Jun | 81°F | 59°F | 4.58" |
| Jul | 86°F | 64°F | 4.53" |
| Aug | 84°F | 63°F | 4.44" |
| Sep | 77°F | 56°F | 4.61" |
| Oct | 65°F | 45°F | 4.43" |
| Nov | 54°F | 36°F | 3.88" |
| Dec | 45°F | 29°F | 4.70" |
Healthcare
Hospitals, ratings, and health insurance in Nanuet
Uninsured
3.4%
of residents
No hospitals inside Nanuet's limits — nearest hospitals · within 15 miles
Rockland Children's Psychiatric Center
Psychiatric · ER available · 3.5 mi away · Orangeburg
Rockland Psych Ctr
Psychiatric · ER available · 3.7 mi away · Orangeburg
Nyack Hospital
Acute Care Hospitals · ER available · 4.7 mi away · Nyack
Adult Health · vs. the typical US place
Share of adults. Modeled estimates, not counted cases. “US” = the typical US place.
Medicare-certified hospitals only. Doesn’t include clinics, urgent care, or freestanding ERs.
Education11.3:1 student/teacher ratio
Schools and degree attainment in Nanuet
Nanuet's student/teacher ratio is 11.3:1 (lower than the national average of 16:1), and 46.6% of adults 25+ hold a bachelor's degree or higher.
Public Schools
4
within city limits
Private Schools
2
within city limits
College Degree Rate
46.6%
adults 25+ with bachelor's or higher
Student/Teacher Ratio
11.3:1
National avg 16:1
Schools located within city limits (2023) — school-level metrics change slowly year to year
Colleges Near Nanuet (within 15 miles)
Public · 2-year · 10,557 students · in-state tuition $5,060 · 37% graduate · median earnings $52,092 (10 yrs after entry)
Private nonprofit · 4-year · 5,735 students · in-state tuition $23,650 · 56% graduate · median earnings $57,532 (10 yrs after entry)
Passaic County Community College
14.3 mi awayPublic · 2-year · 4,260 students · in-state tuition $6,660 · 20% graduate · median earnings $42,497 (10 yrs after entry)
Private nonprofit · 4-year · 2,744 students · in-state tuition $55,900 · 71% graduate · median earnings $92,904 (10 yrs after entry)
University of Mount Saint Vincent
13.3 mi awayPrivate nonprofit · 4-year · 2,692 students · in-state tuition $46,420 · 63% graduate · median earnings $70,998 (10 yrs after entry)
Private nonprofit · 4-year · 1,530 students · in-state tuition $70,198 · 71% graduate · median earnings $55,075 (10 yrs after entry)
Degree-granting colleges with 100+ students, placed by campus location (main campuses only — branch campuses are reported under their parent school)
Parks & Recreationclosest: Paterson Great Falls National Historical Park, 15 mi
Nearby national parks, recreation areas and public libraries for Nanuet
Nanuet has 8 nearby national parks or recreation areas, closest being Paterson Great Falls National Historical Park (15 mi away).
Nearby National Parks & Recreation Areas
Paterson Great Falls National Historical Park
National Historical Park
15 mi awaySaint Paul's Church National Historic Site
National Historic Site
17 mi awayGeneral Grant National Memorial
National Memorial
19 mi awayHamilton Grange National Memorial
National Memorial
19 mi awayTheodore Roosevelt Birthplace National Historic Site
National Historic Site
24 mi awayThomas Edison National Historical Park
National Historical Park
24 mi awayStonewall National Monument
National Monument
25 mi awayAfrican Burial Ground National Monument
National Monument
26 mi awayPublic Libraries in Nanuet
Nanuet Public Library
149 Church Street, Nanuet
Cities Near Nanuet
The closest cities within 60 miles
Planning a move to Nanuet?
Read our full moving guide — what it's really like to live here.
Nanuet FAQ
Is Nanuet, New York affordable?⌄
Nanuet's median rent is $2,308/month, which is significantly above the national average. The median household income is $117,167/year. Median home value is $532,500.
Is Nanuet, New York safe?⌄
Nanuet is policed by the Clarkstown Town Police Department, whose violent crime rate across its service area was 99 per 100,000 residents in 2025, which is well below the national average — one of the safer cities in the country of 329/100k that year. Property crime rate is 1305 per 100,000. As with any city, crime rates vary by neighborhood.
What is the job market like in Nanuet, New York?⌄
Rockland County, which includes Nanuet, has an unemployment rate of 3.2%, which is solid, slightly below the national average of 4.3%.
What is the cost of living in Nanuet, New York?⌄
The cost of living in Nanuet is primarily driven by housing. Median rent is $2,308/month and median household income is $117,167/year. The median home value is $532,500. About 50% of renters spend more than 30% of their income on housing.
How is the commute in Nanuet, New York?⌄
The average commute in Nanuet is 31 minutes, which is about average compared to the national average of 26 minutes.
Data from the US Census Bureau, BLS, FBI, NOAA, EPA, Zillow Research and other public sources. Where our data comes from