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Cost of Living in Monsey, NY

Population 28,160 · Census ACS 2020–2024 5-year estimates

Median rent$1,892
Median home value$921,000
Median household income$47,629

The median rent in Monsey, NY is $1,892/month, 17% higher than the New York median and 34% higher than the U.S. median. The median home value is $921,000, 177% higher than the national median. Households earn a median of $47,629 a year, 45% lower than the state median.

Affordability

Rent as a share of median income: 47.7%
Income needed for median rent (30% rule): $75,680/yr
Home price-to-income ratio: 19.3×
Est. mortgage on the median home (20% down, 6.5% for 30 yrs, principal + interest): $4,657/mo

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Monsey vs. New York vs. U.S.

MonseyNew YorkU.S.
Median rent$1,892$1,621$1,413
Median home value$921,000$423,800$332,700
Median household income$47,629$85,974$80,734
Homeownership rate34.9%54.3%65.2%
Bachelor's degree or higher15.2%40.2%35.7%
Poverty rate49.1%14.0%12.5%
Unemployment rate7.4%6.4%5.2%
Work from home10.9%14.9%15.1%
Median age16.139.838.9

FAQ

What is the average rent in Monsey, NY?

The median gross rent in Monsey, NY is $1,892 per month (ACS 2020–2024 5-year estimate).

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

Using the common 30% rule, renting a median-priced home takes about $75,680 a year in gross income.

Is Monsey, NY expensive to live in?

Rent there is 34% higher than the U.S. median, and the median home costs about 19.3 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

Dania Beach, FLRent $1,781 · Income $52,748Lauderdale Lakes, FLRent $1,663 · Income $50,006Lauderhill, FLRent $1,684 · Income $51,165Leisure City, FLRent $1,723 · Income $41,977Sweetwater, FLRent $1,771 · Income $54,967Hallandale Beach, FLRent $1,653 · Income $52,340

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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