Cost of Living in Bardonia, NY

Population 4,022 · New York · Data vintage 2023

147
Cost Index
(100 = US avg)
Page updated: · Data vintage: 2023 ACS 5-Year
Sources: Census ACS·BLS·NOAA·EPA·Zillow · Methodology

Housing in Bardonia sits 96% above the national median — $599,000 for the typical home — but median household incomes near $123,750 (66% above the US figure) soften the blow that similar pricing creates in lower-wage metros.

Geographically, Bardonia sits roughly 13 miles northwest of Yonkers. Median home values run roughly 25% higher than Yonkers' $478,000.

Cost Overview

Housing 196
Rent 72

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

About the Cost of Living in Bardonia

The median home value in Bardonia is $599,000 — 96% above the national median of $305,000. Median rent runs $943/month, 28% lower than the national median of $1,314/month. The median household income of $123,750/year is 66% higher than the US median of $74,580. The local unemployment rate is 4.6%, below 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 60.6°F and lows of 43.4°F. Overall, Bardonia has a cost of living index of 147 versus the US average of 100, meaning it is 47% more expensive.

🏠 Housing

Median Home Value
$599,000
96% above avg
Median Rent
$943/mo
28% below avg
Price-to-Rent Ratio
52.9x
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 79.3%
Renter-occupied 20.7%

💰 Estimated Monthly Budget

Rent median rent
$943
Groceries national estimate
$400
Utilities local estimate
$88
Transportation local gas prices
$126
Estimated Total $1,557/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
28.2 min
4% above avg
Gas Price
$3.145/gal
0% below avg
Work From Home
15.0%

Commute Mode

Drove alone
67.4%
Carpooled
8.0%
Public transit
6.5%
Walked
0.7%
Work from home
15.0%

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
$123,750
66% above avg
Per Capita Income
$56,727
Unemployment Rate
4.6%
4% below avg
Poverty Rate
7.3%
Labor Force Participation
62.3%

🎓 Education

Bachelor's degree+ 27.9%
Graduate degree 26.1%

👥 Demographics

Median Age 49.7
Male median age 43.2
Female median age 55.3

🌤 Climate

NOAA 1991–2020 Climate Normals

Avg High
60.6°F
Avg Low
43.4°F
Annual Precip
47.8"
20° 38° 55° 73° 90° JFMAMJJASOND High Low Precip
Month JanFebMarAprMayJunJulAugSepOctNovDec
High °F 374048596978838174635242
Low °F 222431405059656457463628
Precip" 3.202.534.114.203.944.254.074.364.944.333.644.18

💨 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 Bardonia, NY?

Bardonia has a cost index of 147 (100 = national average). It is 47% above the national average.

What is average rent in Bardonia, NY?

The median gross rent in Bardonia is $943 per month based on 2023 Census data.

What is the average home price in Bardonia?

The median home value in Bardonia is $599,000 according to 2023 Census ACS data.

What is the median income in Bardonia?

The median household income in Bardonia is $123,750 per year (2023 ACS 5-year estimates).

What is the sales tax in Bardonia, NY?

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

Is Bardonia, NY affordable?

Bardonia is above average in cost of living, with an index of 147 — about 47% higher than the national average.

What is the weather like in Bardonia?

Bardonia has average high temperatures of 60.6°F and average lows of 43.4°F. Annual precipitation is 47.8". Data from NOAA 1991–2020 Climate Normals.

Bardonia at a Glance

Population
4,022
Median Income
$123,750
Home Value
$599,000
Median Rent
$943/mo
Unemployment
4.6%
Avg High Temp
60.6°F
Sales Tax
8.5%
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