Cost of Living in Airmont, NY

Population 10,082 · New York · Data vintage 2023

172
Cost Index
(100 = US avg)
Page updated: · Data vintage: 2023 ACS 5-Year
Sources: Census ACS·BLS·NOAA·EPA·Zillow · Methodology

Housing in Airmont sits 113% above the national median — $649,000 for the typical home — but median household incomes near $101,868 (37% above the US figure) soften the blow that similar pricing creates in lower-wage metros. At 6.3%, the local unemployment rate runs well above the US figure, pointing to structural rather than cyclical labor-market issues.

Geographically, Airmont sits roughly 13 miles north of Paterson. Median home values run roughly 94% higher than Paterson's $335,000.

Cost Overview

Housing 213
Rent 112

Scale: 100 = US national average. Green < 90, Red > 110.

About the Cost of Living in Airmont

The median home value in Airmont is $649,300 — 113% above the national median of $305,000. Median rent runs $1,468/month, 12% higher than the national median of $1,314/month. The median household income of $101,868/year is 37% higher than the US median of $74,580. The local unemployment rate is 6.3%, above the national average of 4.8%. New York's top state income tax rate is 10.9% and the combined sales tax is 8.5%. The climate averages highs of 64.0°F and lows of 46.7°F. Overall, Airmont has a cost of living index of 172 versus the US average of 100, meaning it is 72% more expensive.

🏠 Housing

Median Home Value
$649,300
113% above avg
Zillow Home Value
$935,767
Zillow ZHVI
Median Rent
$1,468/mo
12% above avg
Price-to-Rent Ratio
36.9x
Favors renting
Property Tax Rate
1.7%
Effective rate

HUD Fair Market Rents by Bedroom

Studio
$965
1 BR
$1,051
2 BR
$1,302
3 BR
$1,619
4 BR
$1,813
Owner-occupied 78.2%
Renter-occupied 21.8%

💰 Estimated Monthly Budget

Rent median rent
$1,468
Groceries national estimate
$400
Utilities local estimate
$88
Transportation local gas prices
$126
Estimated Total $2,082/mo

Estimates based on median data and national averages. Actual costs vary.

🛒 Food & Groceries

National BLS average prices (2023). Local prices may vary.

🥚
Eggs (dozen)
$0.548
🍞
White Bread (lb)
$1.912
🥩
Ground Beef (lb)
$5.61

🚗 Transportation

Avg Commute
30.8 min
14% above avg
Gas Price
$3.145/gal
0% below avg
Work From Home
10.2%

Commute Mode

Drove alone
62.7%
Carpooled
19.2%
Public transit
4.3%
Walked
1.8%
Work from home
10.2%

Utilities

Electricity
$0.176/kWh
0% below avg

📋 Taxes

State Income Tax 10.9%
Total Sales Tax 8.5%
State rate 4.0%
Avg local rate 4.5%
Property Tax 1.7%

💼 Income & Employment

Median Household Income
$101,868
37% above avg
Per Capita Income
$38,467
Unemployment Rate
6.3%
31% above avg
Poverty Rate
12.5%
Labor Force Participation
55.2%

🎓 Education

Bachelor's degree+ 18.8%
Graduate degree 14.9%

👥 Demographics

Median Age 28.7
Male median age 28.2
Female median age 30.2

🌤 Climate

NOAA 1991–2020 Climate Normals

Avg High
64.0°F
Avg Low
46.7°F
Annual Precip
46.3"
20° 38° 55° 73° 90° JFMAMJJASOND High Low Precip
Month JanFebMarAprMayJunJulAugSepOctNovDec
High °F 404351637382878578675645
Low °F 262734445363696760483831
Precip" 3.282.824.093.973.944.254.454.254.113.733.304.10

💨 Air Quality

EPA AQS 2023 — county-level monitoring data

Median AQI 38 — Good
79.3%
Good air days/yr
197
Max AQI recorded
141
PM2.5 days
222
Ozone days

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the cost of living in Airmont, NY?

Airmont has a cost index of 172 (100 = national average). It is 72% above the national average.

What is average rent in Airmont, NY?

The median gross rent in Airmont is $1,468 per month based on 2023 Census data.

What is the average home price in Airmont?

The median home value in Airmont is $649,300 according to Zillow and Census data.

What is the median income in Airmont?

The median household income in Airmont is $101,868 per year (2023 ACS 5-year estimates).

What is the sales tax in Airmont, NY?

The combined state and local sales tax rate in Airmont is 8.5%. The New York state income tax top rate is 10.9%.

Is Airmont, NY affordable?

Airmont is above average in cost of living, with an index of 172 — about 72% higher than the national average.

What is the weather like in Airmont?

Airmont has average high temperatures of 64.0°F and average lows of 46.7°F. Annual precipitation is 46.3". Data from NOAA 1991–2020 Climate Normals.

Airmont at a Glance

Population
10,082
Median Income
$101,868
Home Value
$649,300
Median Rent
$1,468/mo
Unemployment
6.3%
Avg High Temp
64.0°F
Sales Tax
8.5%
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