RANK #102 / 996 · POP 1,389,160 · NY
PROJECTED GROWTH: +2.9%
Garden City, a meticulously planned community with tree-lined streets and stately homes, offers a glimpse into Nassau County's distinctive character. Located on Long Island, immediately east of New York City, Nassau County provides a suburban environment with convenient access to urban amenities. Commute times to Manhattan via the Long Island Rail Road can be as short as 40 minutes from some western Nassau stations, with the recent addition of Grand Central Madison providing East Side access. The county boasts numerous parks and preserves, including the 930-acre Eisenhower Park and the coastal Jones Beach State Park, offering extensive outdoor recreation opportunities.
Life in Nassau County often appeals to families, drawn by highly-rated public school districts such as North Shore, Manhasset, and Garden City. The economy is driven by sectors like healthcare, social assistance, and retail trade. Recent economic developments include increased investment in residential and commercial construction, partly fueled by a demand for suburban living from those with remote work flexibility. The county also focuses on supporting its non-profit sector, including social services, healthcare, and education.
Overvalued relative to economy
Well below national median
Moderate climate & terrain
Above national median (13x)
Housing looks overvalued at 8.7x — home prices are high relative to local economic output. The typical U.S. county is 4–6x.
Source: Redfin · Census BPS — Browse sales on Redfin →
| PROJECT | AMOUNT | STATUS |
|---|---|---|
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Nassau Hub Redevelopment
BSE Global & RXR Realty
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$1,000M | Planned |
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County Capital Infrastructure Plan (2026-2029)
Nassau County
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$430M | Approved |
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Nassau Financial Group Strategic Partnership (Golub Capital)
Nassau Financial Group & Golub Capital
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$200M | Completed |
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Nassau Financial Group Strategic Partnership (Fortress Investment Group)
Nassau Financial Group & Fortress Investment Group
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$130M | Completed |
Source: public records, news, corporate announcements. Amounts are estimates where noted.
Bars show percentile rank among all 996 counties.
Nassau County has a Boom Town Index score of 90/100, ranking #102 among 996 U.S. counties. With job growth at +1.1% and a median household income of $137,709, it's an above-average county on economic indicators.
The median home value in Nassau County is $633,800 with median rent at $2,131/month. The income-to-home-value ratio is 0.2173, which is less affordable than the national average.
Population growth: -0.2% year-over-year. Job growth: +1.1%. Home values changed +4.5% in the past 12 months.
Yes — 2.77% of Nassau County's population moved from another state, which is above the national average and indicates strong in-migration.