Nassau County, New York Housing Market
In Nassau County, New York, the median home value is $684,700, with a median monthly rent of $2,252. This places Nassau County at #55 nationally out of 3134 counties by median home value, and #4 within New York.
📈 Price Trend (2017 → 2024)
📊 Recent Market Momentum (FHFA HPI)
FHFA House Price Index — All-Transactions, Annual (2000 = 100) · Latest: 2025
📍 Economic Snapshot
Employment & Wages
- Avg weekly wage: $1,495
- Establishments: 55,275
- BLS QCEW, 2025
Housing Supply
- Single-family: 642
- Multi-family: 179
- U.S. Census Bureau, Building Permits Survey
Migration Patterns
- Inflow: 617,792 (avg $155,166)
- Outflow: 619,773 (avg $154,996)
- IRS Statistics of Income
📍 Sub-Market Activity
Top 10 active ZIP codes in Nassau County · Latest: 2025
| # | ZIP Code | HPI | YoY Change | Latest Year |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 11021 | 305.7 | +43.99% | 2025 |
| 2 | 11598 | 359.0 | +29.95% | 2025 |
| 3 | 11096 | 451.8 | +17.94% | 2025 |
| 4 | 11575 | 437.3 | +18.55% | 2025 |
| 5 | 11771 | 272.6 | +9.26% | 2025 |
| 6 | 11560 | 241.0 | +21.98% | 2025 |
| 7 | 11596 | 299.1 | +0.94% | 2025 |
| 8 | 11553 | 356.7 | +17.54% | 2025 |
| 9 | 11554 | 330.1 | +9.19% | 2025 |
| 10 | 11530 | 273.8 | +4.20% | 2025 |
Source: FHFA HPI for Five-Digit ZIP Codes (All-Transactions Index, 2000 = 100).
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| Metric | Nassau County | New York Average | U.S. Average |
|---|---|---|---|
| Median Home Value | $684,700 | $281,200 | $227,706 |
| Median Gross Rent | $2,252 | $1,168 | $968 |
| Owner Occupancy Rate | 81.9% | 69.3% | 73.3% |
| Price/Rent Ratio | 25.3 | 18.4 | 18.7 |
Market Analysis
The median home value in Nassau County is 143.5% above the New York state average and 200.7% above the U.S. national average. The median rent of $2,252/month is 92.8% above the state average.
With a price-to-rent ratio of 25.3, Nassau County is a strongly rent-favored market. Home prices are high relative to rents, meaning renting is typically far cheaper than owning in the near term.
Nassau County has an owner-occupancy rate of 81.9%, compared to 69.3% in New York and 73.3% nationally. This indicates a more homeowner-heavy market than the U.S. average.
Similar Counties by Home Value
| County | State | Median Home Value | Median Rent |
|---|---|---|---|
| Norfolk County | Massachusetts | $683,900 | $2,149 |
| Placer County | California | $688,100 | $2,069 |
| El Dorado County | California | $679,900 | $1,715 |
| Teton County | Idaho | $690,500 | $1,319 |
| Richmond County | New York | $675,500 | $1,733 |
Other Counties in New York
| County | Median Home Value | Median Rent | Owner Occ. |
|---|---|---|---|
| Richmond County | $675,500 | $1,733 | 67.7% |
| Westchester County | $663,200 | $1,951 | 61.8% |
| Queens County | $723,800 | $1,956 | 44.9% |
| Rockland County | $596,900 | $1,901 | 67.9% |
| Suffolk County | $578,400 | $2,255 | 82.2% |
Data Source: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey (ACS) 2024 5-Year Estimates (2017–2024). Variables: B25077 (Median Home Value), B25064 (Median Gross Rent), B25003 (Tenure). Data collected on 2026-10-14. The price-to-rent ratio is calculated as Median Home Value ÷ (Median Monthly Rent × 12).