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Nassau, New York

Village · Population 1,091 · #402 in New York
Nassau, New York

Nassau is a town in Rensselaer County, New York, United States. The population was 4,545 in 2020, down from 4,789 at the 2010 census..

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About Nassau

Nassau is a small town in eastern New York counting 1,091 people who proudly call it home.

Officially, Nassau is an incorporated village, one of the most intimate forms of local government in America. The community covers 0.7 square miles, giving it a balanced suburban layout with room to breathe at roughly 1,559 residents per square mile.

What Makes Nassau Unique

  • Positioned in eastern New York, convenient to the region's corridors and crossings.
  • Part of the fabric of New York — one of 1,293 recognized communities statewide.

Why People Love It Here

  • A tight community feel that bigger cities can't replicate.
  • Housing dollars stretch further here than in the nearest metro.
  • Well connected: 3+ neighboring communities within 6 miles.

🍽️ Where to Eat in Nassau

  • Tacos Diablos — mexican
  • Zia's Pizza — pizza

Local spots mapped by the OpenStreetMap community.

🏞️ Parks & Outdoors in Nassau

Parks mapped by the OpenStreetMap community · "reviews" opens each park's live Google reviews.

🏫 Schools in Nassau

  • DONALD P SUTHERLAND SCHOOL

Public schools, U.S. Dept. of Education (NCES) 2023–24 directory.

⚡ Quick Facts

TypeVillage
Population (2024)1,091
Rank in state#402 of 595
Land area0.7 sq mi
Density1,559/sq mi
Coordinates42.5140, -73.6107

🗺️ Map of Nassau