Saddle Rock Estates, New York Demographics & Population 2026

A note before these figures: with a population of 485, Saddle Rock Estates's ACS estimates come from a small number of survey responses and carry wide margins of error. Individual percentages below — particularly rates that round to 0% or 100% — are approximations, not precise measurements. See data.census.gov for the published margins of error.

Population Overview

Saddle Rock Estates is a small community located in New York, within Nassau County. The total population is 485. It ranks as the 1067th most populous out of 1,289 Census-designated places in New York.

Age Demographics

The median age in Saddle Rock Estates is 29.2 years. This is 27% lower than the state median of 39.8 years. With 37.1% of the population under 18, Saddle Rock Estates has a notably young demographic profile, suggesting a family-oriented community.

Economy, Income & Housing

The median household income in Saddle Rock Estates is $143,646. This is 67% higher than the state median of $85,974. It is also 78% higher than the national median of $80,734. The poverty rate stands at 23.5%. This is 68% higher than the state poverty rate of 14.0%. With more than one in five residents living below the poverty line, economic hardship is a significant challenge for the community. The unemployment rate is 7.8%. This is 22% higher than the state rate of 6.4%. The median home value is $1,412,500. Housing costs are 233% higher than the state median of $423,800. The home-value-to-income ratio of 9.8x suggests that housing affordability is a significant concern for many residents. 100.0% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied. This homeownership rate is 84% higher than the state average of 54.4%.

Race & Ethnicity

The largest racial or ethnic group in Saddle Rock Estates is White (non-Hispanic), making up 74.0% of the population. Asian residents account for 26.0%. The Asian population is significantly higher than the state average (26.0% vs 9.0%).

Education

74.5% of residents aged 25 and older hold a bachelor's degree or higher. This places Saddle Rock Estates in the top 10% of all cities in the state for educational attainment. This is 85% higher than the state rate of 40.2%. Nationally, 35.7% of adults hold at least a bachelor's degree. The high school graduation rate (or equivalent) is 95.8%. Notably, 46.3% of adults hold a graduate or professional degree, indicating a highly educated workforce.

Data Sources & Methodology

All demographic data for Saddle Rock Estates, New York is sourced from the U.S. Census Bureau's American Community Survey (ACS) 2020–2024 5-Year Estimates. The ACS collects data from approximately 3.5 million households annually and pools five years of responses so that even small communities can be measured, though the margin of error widens as the population falls. Comparisons are made against New York state averages and national averages calculated from the same dataset. Rankings reflect the city's position among all 1,289 Census-designated places in New York. Read more about how these figures are produced on our methodology page, or visit data.census.gov for official data.