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Nassau, NY

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Population
1,077
U.S. Census Population Estimates Program · 2025
Elevation
402 ft
Median Home Value
$239,200
U.S. Census American Community Survey 5-Year · 2024
Median Rent
$1,073/mo
U.S. Census American Community Survey 5-Year · 2024
Median Income
$84,781
U.S. Census American Community Survey 5-Year · 2024
General Quality
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About Nassau

Located about 15 miles southeast of Albany, the village of Nassau offers a quiet, small-town pace surrounded by the rolling hills of Rensselaer County. Originally developed as an early mill town along the Valatie Kill, the community is filled with well-preserved historic homes dating back to the late 18th and early 19th centuries. Today, it appeals to anyone looking for scenic country charm, a friendly neighborhood feel, and an easy commute into the Capital District.

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Lower FEMA County Drought Risk IndexA+100.0ratingLower Projected Late-Century County-Area Exposure to Sea-Level RiseA+100.0ratingLow PopulationA+100.0rating

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