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Cost of Living in Elmont, NY

Population 36,518 · Census ACS 2020–2024 5-year estimates

Median rent$2,209
Median home value$602,900
Median household income$114,217

The median rent in Elmont, NY is $2,209/month, 36% higher than the New York median and 56% higher than the U.S. median. The median home value is $602,900, 81% higher than the national median. Households earn a median of $114,217 a year, 33% higher than the state median.

Affordability

Rent as a share of median income: 23.2%
Income needed for median rent (30% rule): $88,360/yr
Home price-to-income ratio: 5.3×
Est. mortgage on the median home (20% down, 6.5% for 30 yrs, principal + interest): $3,049/mo

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Elmont vs. New York vs. U.S.

ElmontNew YorkU.S.
Median rent$2,209$1,621$1,413
Median home value$602,900$423,800$332,700
Median household income$114,217$85,974$80,734
Homeownership rate78.6%54.3%65.2%
Bachelor's degree or higher32.6%40.2%35.7%
Poverty rate5.0%14.0%12.5%
Unemployment rate6.8%6.4%5.2%
Work from home6.6%14.9%15.1%
Median age38.839.838.9

FAQ

What is the average rent in Elmont, NY?

The median gross rent in Elmont, NY is $2,209 per month (ACS 2020–2024 5-year estimate).

How much do I need to earn to live in Elmont, NY?

Using the common 30% rule, renting a median-priced home takes about $88,360 a year in gross income.

Is Elmont, NY expensive to live in?

Rent there is 56% higher than the U.S. median, and the median home costs about 5.3 times the median household income.

Other cities in New York

New York, NYRent $1,821 · Income $80,483Buffalo, NYRent $1,046 · Income $50,041Yonkers, NYRent $1,784 · Income $83,549Rochester, NYRent $1,081 · Income $47,213Syracuse, NYRent $1,039 · Income $47,819Albany, NYRent $1,216 · Income $61,986

Cities with a similar cost of living

Arcadia, CARent $2,191 · Income $113,516East Palo Alto, CARent $2,244 · Income $113,493Santee, CARent $2,250 · Income $113,394Glendora, CARent $2,254 · Income $113,569Orcutt, CARent $2,193 · Income $111,416Woburn, MARent $2,221 · Income $111,185

Source: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-year estimates. Estimates have margins of error, especially for smaller places. This product uses the Census Bureau Data API but is not endorsed or certified by the Census Bureau.

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