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Cost of Living in Smithtown, NY

Population 24,375 · Census ACS 2020–2024 5-year estimates

Median rent$2,020
Median home value$704,700
Median household income$150,664

The median rent in Smithtown, NY is $2,020/month, 25% higher than the New York median and 43% higher than the U.S. median. The median home value is $704,700, 112% higher than the national median. Households earn a median of $150,664 a year, 75% higher than the state median.

Affordability

Rent as a share of median income: 16.1%
Income needed for median rent (30% rule): $80,800/yr
Home price-to-income ratio: 4.7×
Est. mortgage on the median home (20% down, 6.5% for 30 yrs, principal + interest): $3,563/mo

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Smithtown vs. New York vs. U.S.

SmithtownNew YorkU.S.
Median rent$2,020$1,621$1,413
Median home value$704,700$423,800$332,700
Median household income$150,664$85,974$80,734
Homeownership rate88.6%54.3%65.2%
Bachelor's degree or higher51.2%40.2%35.7%
Poverty rate4.1%14.0%12.5%
Unemployment rate3.1%6.4%5.2%
Work from home18.6%14.9%15.1%
Median age47.039.838.9

FAQ

What is the average rent in Smithtown, NY?

The median gross rent in Smithtown, NY is $2,020 per month (ACS 2020–2024 5-year estimate).

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

Using the common 30% rule, renting a median-priced home takes about $80,800 a year in gross income.

Is Smithtown, NY expensive to live in?

Rent there is 43% higher than the U.S. median, and the median home costs about 4.7 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

Frisco, TXRent $2,014 · Income $150,212Elmhurst, ILRent $1,975 · Income $149,644Coppell, TXRent $2,022 · Income $146,235Arlington, MARent $2,082 · Income $150,701Castle Rock, CORent $2,000 · Income $145,197Timberwood Park, TXRent $1,998 · Income $157,100

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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