Nassau County, New York
1,389,591 people. The median home is worth $684,700 (typical New York town: $217,700) and the median household earns $146,202.
Towns in Nassau County
| Town | People | Median home | Income | Median age |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Hempstead | 793,409 | $640,800 | $141,243 | 40.7 |
| Oyster Bay | 301,332 | $708,600 | $160,126 | 44.3 |
| North Hempstead | 237,639 | $888,000 | $158,158 | 43.1 |
| Hempstead | 59,169 | $459,500 | $90,420 | 38.1 |
| Levittown | 51,758 | $590,500 | $146,068 | 41.2 |
| Freeport | 44,472 | $505,900 | $120,625 | 40.0 |
| Hicksville | 43,869 | $634,100 | $144,471 | 43.1 |
| Valley Stream | 40,634 | $616,100 | $133,190 | 40.9 |
| East Meadow | 37,796 | $631,800 | $133,971 | 43.1 |
| Elmont | 35,265 | $602,900 | $114,217 | 38.8 |
| Long Beach | 35,029 | $696,400 | $140,739 | 43.5 |
| Baldwin | 33,919 | $593,800 | $145,472 | 41.0 |
| Oceanside | 32,637 | $634,300 | $149,560 | 45.7 |
| Uniondale | 32,473 | $539,000 | $124,684 | 37.1 |
| Franklin Square | 30,903 | $657,000 | $143,263 | 40.0 |
| Glen Cove | 28,365 | $698,900 | $92,064 | 44.0 |
| Plainview | 27,100 | $796,300 | $189,906 | 45.2 |
| Rockville Centre | 26,016 | $818,700 | $151,938 | 42.9 |
| Garden City | 23,272 | $1,075,900 | $244,152 | 41.3 |
| Merrick | 22,040 | $771,900 | $185,740 | 42.0 |
| Massapequa | 21,355 | $693,200 | $181,846 | 44.5 |
| Mineola | 20,800 | $651,200 | $137,739 | 41.6 |
| North Bellmore | 20,583 | $659,200 | $181,662 | 41.1 |
| Lynbrook | 20,438 | $611,900 | $136,696 | 42.3 |
| East Massapequa | 19,854 | $625,600 | $146,454 | 44.3 |
| West Hempstead | 19,835 | $653,600 | $164,127 | 37.5 |
| Syosset | 19,259 | $874,300 | $187,273 | 42.8 |
| Woodmere | 18,669 | $975,400 | $172,537 | 33.8 |
| Wantagh | 18,613 | $706,600 | $179,362 | 41.2 |
| North Valley Stream | 18,197 | $613,800 | $142,733 | 41.0 |
| Roosevelt | 18,066 | $477,400 | $135,069 | 35.7 |
| North Massapequa | 17,829 | $634,900 | $148,654 | 42.7 |
| Massapequa Park | 17,109 | $642,600 | $171,953 | 43.9 |
| Port Washington | 16,753 | $1,003,200 | $170,127 | 42.1 |
| Bethpage | 16,658 | $605,900 | $122,257 | 47.4 |
| Bellmore | 16,297 | $681,800 | $161,674 | 42.3 |
| Floral Park | 16,172 | $789,600 | $150,084 | 43.5 |
| Westbury | 15,864 | $626,500 | $145,185 | 44.5 |
| North New Hyde Park | 15,657 | $796,700 | $172,440 | 44.0 |
| Seaford | 15,251 | $658,300 | $172,557 | 40.3 |
| Jericho | 14,808 | $948,400 | $167,935 | 43.5 |
| South Farmingdale | 14,345 | $607,700 | $155,072 | 43.4 |
| New Cassel | 14,199 | $509,100 | $155,443 | 33.7 |
| Salisbury | 12,618 | $664,300 | $162,478 | 45.4 |
| North Merrick | 12,238 | $675,800 | $161,554 | 42.8 |
| North Wantagh | 11,931 | $624,400 | $156,738 | 43.8 |
| Inwood | 11,340 | $680,300 | $94,342 | 31.7 |
| Great Neck | 11,145 | $968,500 | $137,981 | 38.6 |
| New Hyde Park | 10,257 | $722,900 | $142,927 | 43.2 |
| East Rockaway | 10,159 | $621,300 | $124,929 | 41.5 |
| Plainedge | 9,517 | $615,800 | $158,214 | 42.4 |
| Woodbury | 9,335 | $1,003,400 | $191,321 | 48.9 |
| Malverne | 8,560 | $651,100 | $149,489 | 45.3 |
| Farmingdale | 8,466 | $559,700 | $122,980 | 43.5 |
| Manhasset | 8,176 | $1,356,500 | $165,932 | 41.7 |
| Garden City Park | 7,985 | $834,500 | $149,800 | 39.8 |
| Williston Park | 7,591 | $739,800 | $156,382 | 40.5 |
| Great Neck Plaza | 7,482 | $416,100 | $92,474 | 46.8 |
| Cedarhurst | 7,374 | $861,900 | $101,572 | 33.4 |
| East Hills | 7,284 | $1,461,500 | $250,001 | 40.7 |
| Hewlett | 7,262 | $654,500 | $140,765 | 41.0 |
| Oyster Bay | 7,049 | $695,500 | $111,264 | 38.0 |
| Manorhaven | 6,956 | $687,100 | $105,486 | 41.1 |
| Lawrence | 6,809 | $1,623,200 | $170,000 | 34.9 |
| Bayville | 6,748 | $710,000 | $149,191 | 51.9 |
| Roslyn Heights | 6,747 | $975,400 | $175,263 | 42.6 |
| Old Bethpage | 6,403 | $913,000 | $195,202 | 47.3 |
| South Valley Stream | 6,386 | $656,800 | $145,000 | 37.1 |
| Lakeview | 6,077 | $565,300 | $118,777 | 34.4 |
| Kings Point | 5,619 | $1,981,000 | $211,299 | 26.8 |
| North Hills | 5,464 | $1,228,800 | $173,315 | 61.3 |
| Albertson | 5,220 | $803,900 | $132,955 | 48.0 |
| Sea Cliff | 5,062 | $986,900 | $193,590 | 40.5 |
| Searingtown | 5,044 | $1,100,700 | $212,344 | 52.2 |
| Carle Place | 5,005 | $744,400 | $145,500 | 44.8 |
| Island Park | 4,928 | $574,500 | $104,926 | 40.9 |
| Glen Head | 4,837 | $872,000 | $138,465 | 46.6 |
| Flower Hill | 4,794 | $1,975,500 | $250,001 | 44.1 |
| Herricks | 4,398 | $825,400 | $135,208 | 50.2 |
| University Gardens | 4,358 | $794,500 | $101,786 | 45.2 |
| Old Westbury | 4,289 | $2,000,001 | $250,001 | 29.5 |
| Garden City South | 4,119 | $740,400 | $136,164 | 47.3 |
| Glenwood Landing | 3,948 | $895,400 | $131,573 | 51.3 |
| Manhasset Hills | 3,649 | $1,057,800 | $165,536 | 45.9 |
| Locust Valley | 3,571 | $846,500 | $152,472 | 41.9 |
| Muttontown | 3,512 | $1,914,800 | $250,001 | 45.2 |
| South Hempstead | 3,406 | $601,000 | $156,023 | 46.3 |
| Port Washington North | 3,160 | $1,058,900 | $136,389 | 54.0 |
| Great Neck Estates | 2,990 | $1,638,700 | $237,788 | 43.1 |
| Roslyn | 2,988 | $597,600 | $116,386 | 64.3 |
| Brookville | 2,939 | $2,000,001 | $250,001 | 26.4 |
| Lake Success | 2,828 | $1,555,000 | $244,079 | 46.6 |
| Munsey Park | 2,809 | $1,984,400 | $250,001 | 39.3 |
| East Norwich | 2,792 | $828,100 | $204,071 | 43.7 |
| Thomaston | 2,759 | $1,084,000 | $157,917 | 45.3 |
| Lido Beach | 2,719 | $896,000 | $193,625 | 58.4 |
| Sands Point | 2,712 | $2,000,001 | $250,001 | 43.3 |
| East Williston | 2,645 | $1,068,500 | $214,750 | 42.7 |
| Barnum Island | 2,590 | $755,100 | $116,250 | 50.8 |
People and housing
| Nassau County | Typical New York town | |
|---|---|---|
| Median home value | $684,700 | $217,700 |
| Median rent | $2,252 | $1,080 |
| Median household income | $146,202 | $80,740 |
| Median age | 42.0 | 43.5 |
| Bachelor's degree or higher | 49.7% | 30.4% |
| Below the poverty line | 5.4% | 9.3% |
Jobs and pay
631,563 jobs in 2024, average pay $77,454 a year.
Storms since 1996
NOAA recorded 800 storm events in Nassau County from 1996 to 2026, with 38 deaths.
Federal disaster declarations
Nassau County has been included in 31 FEMA declarations since 1953.
| Declared | Incident | Declaration |
|---|---|---|
| January 30, 2024 | Flood | DR-4755: Severe Storm And Flooding |
| September 5, 2021 | Hurricane | DR-4615: Remnants Of Hurricane Ida |
| September 2, 2021 | Hurricane | EM-3572: Remnants Of Hurricane Ida |
| August 22, 2021 | Hurricane | EM-3565: Hurricane Henri |
| October 2, 2020 | Hurricane | DR-4567: Tropical Storm Isaias |
| March 20, 2020 | Biological | DR-4480: Covid-19 Pandemic |
Sources: U.S. Census Bureau ACS 2020–2024; BLS QCEW and LAUS; NOAA Storm Events; FEMA OpenFEMA (not endorsed by FEMA).