Cost of Living in Bayport, NY

Population 8,831 · New York · Data vintage 2023

179
Cost Index
(100 = US avg)
Page updated: · Data vintage: 2023 ACS 5-Year
Sources: Census ACS·BLS·NOAA·EPA·Zillow · Methodology

Housing in Bayport sits 103% above the national median — $618,000 for the typical home — but median household incomes near $135,750 (82% above the US figure) soften the blow that similar pricing creates in lower-wage metros. An unemployment rate of 0.8% points to a labor market well on the tight side of the national distribution.

Geographically, Bayport is about 30 miles south of Bridgeport, the nearest large metro. Median home values run roughly 145% higher than Bridgeport's $252,000.

Cost Overview

Housing 203
Rent 143

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

About the Cost of Living in Bayport

The median home value in Bayport is $618,200 — 103% above the national median of $305,000. Median rent runs $1,879/month, 43% higher than the national median of $1,314/month. The median household income of $135,750/year is 82% higher than the US median of $74,580. The local unemployment rate is 0.8%, 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 61.1°F and lows of 45.2°F, with about 31.8" of annual snowfall. Overall, Bayport has a cost of living index of 179 versus the US average of 100, meaning it is 79% more expensive.

🏠 Housing

Median Home Value
$618,200
103% above avg
Zillow Home Value
$411,308
Zillow ZHVI
Median Rent
$1,879/mo
43% above avg
Price-to-Rent Ratio
27.4x
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 77.5%
Renter-occupied 22.5%

💰 Estimated Monthly Budget

Rent median rent
$1,879
Groceries national estimate
$400
Utilities local estimate
$88
Transportation local gas prices
$126
Estimated Total $2,493/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
34.5 min
28% above avg
Gas Price
$3.145/gal
0% below avg
Work From Home
10.4%

Commute Mode

Drove alone
77.8%
Carpooled
4.8%
Public transit
3.7%
Walked
0.5%
Bicycle
0.0%
Work from home
10.4%

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
$135,750
82% above avg
Per Capita Income
$65,675
Unemployment Rate
0.8%
84% below avg
Poverty Rate
5.3%
Labor Force Participation
64.8%

🎓 Education

Bachelor's degree+ 27.0%
Graduate degree 26.2%

👥 Demographics

Median Age 43.7
Male median age 41
Female median age 48

🌤 Climate

NOAA 1991–2020 Climate Normals

Avg High
61.1°F
Avg Low
45.2°F
Annual Precip
46"
Annual Snowfall
31.8"
20° 38° 55° 73° 90° JFMAMJJASOND High Low Precip
Month JanFebMarAprMayJunJulAugSepOctNovDec
High °F 394148586877838175645444
Low °F 252632415161676659473830
Precip" 3.663.294.514.063.284.003.264.243.603.973.414.71
Snow" 10.39.46.50.60.00.00.00.00.00.00.54.5

💨 Air Quality

EPA AQS 2023 — county-level monitoring data

Median AQI 41 — Good
76.2%
Good air days/yr
195
Max AQI recorded
86
PM2.5 days
278
Ozone days

🏫 Schools

NCES CCD 2019 — public school district data

97%
4-Year Graduation Rate
8.6:1
Student-teacher ratio
5
Public schools
2,110
Total enrollment

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the cost of living in Bayport, NY?

Bayport has a cost index of 179 (100 = national average). It is 79% above the national average.

What is average rent in Bayport, NY?

The median gross rent in Bayport is $1,879 per month based on 2023 Census data.

What is the average home price in Bayport?

The median home value in Bayport is $618,200 according to Zillow and Census data.

What is the median income in Bayport?

The median household income in Bayport is $135,750 per year (2023 ACS 5-year estimates).

What is the sales tax in Bayport, NY?

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

Is Bayport, NY affordable?

Bayport is above average in cost of living, with an index of 179 — about 79% higher than the national average.

What is the weather like in Bayport?

Bayport has average high temperatures of 61.1°F and average lows of 45.2°F. Annual precipitation is 46". Average annual snowfall is 31.8". Data from NOAA 1991–2020 Climate Normals.

Bayport at a Glance

Population
8,831
Median Income
$135,750
Home Value
$618,200
Median Rent
$1,879/mo
Unemployment
0.8%
Avg High Temp
61.1°F
Sales Tax
8.5%
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