Cost of Living in Brockport, NY

Population 7,153 · New York · Data vintage 2023

56
Cost Index
(100 = US avg)
Page updated: · Data vintage: 2023 ACS 5-Year
Sources: Census ACS·BLS·NOAA·EPA·Zillow · Methodology

Under 25,000 residents gives Brockport a small-town character that shows up in every data point below — from the commute patterns to the rental inventory. A typical home runs $136,000.

Brockport sits roughly 15 miles west of Rochester — close enough that regional housing and labor patterns are shaped largely by the larger market. Median home values run roughly 13% higher than Rochester's $121,000.

Cost Overview

Housing 44
Rent 72

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

About the Cost of Living in Brockport

The median home value in Brockport is $135,700 — 56% below the national median of $305,000. Median rent runs $948/month, 28% lower than the national median of $1,314/month. The median household income of $58,237/year is 22% lower than the US median of $74,580. The local unemployment rate is 4.3%, 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 58.5°F and lows of 40.6°F, with about 102" of annual snowfall. Overall, Brockport has a cost of living index of 56 versus the US average of 100, meaning it is 44% less expensive.

🏠 Housing

Median Home Value
$135,700
56% below avg
Zillow Home Value
$259,929
Zillow ZHVI
Median Rent
$948/mo
28% below avg
Zillow Rent
$1,497/mo
Zillow ZORI
Price-to-Rent Ratio
11.9x
Favors buying
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 44.3%
Renter-occupied 55.8%

💰 Estimated Monthly Budget

Rent median rent
$948
Groceries national estimate
$400
Utilities local estimate
$88
Transportation local gas prices
$126
Estimated Total $1,562/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
22.6 min
16% below avg
Gas Price
$3.145/gal
0% below avg
Work From Home
8.1%

Commute Mode

Drove alone
65.0%
Carpooled
5.0%
Public transit
0.8%
Walked
19.0%
Bicycle
1.9%
Work from home
8.1%

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
$58,237
22% below avg
Per Capita Income
$26,987
Unemployment Rate
4.3%
10% below avg
Poverty Rate
17.6%
Labor Force Participation
62.6%

🎓 Education

Bachelor's degree+ 20.7%
Graduate degree 12.6%

👥 Demographics

Median Age 23.6
Male median age 21.8
Female median age 25.3

🌤 Climate

NOAA 1991–2020 Climate Normals

Avg High
58.5°F
Avg Low
40.6°F
Annual Precip
35.1"
Annual Snowfall
102"
10° 30° 50° 70° 90° JFMAMJJASOND High Low Precip
Month JanFebMarAprMayJunJulAugSepOctNovDec
High °F 333544576978838174614939
Low °F 192027374857626154433425
Precip" 2.552.132.492.992.863.373.563.313.183.222.762.67
Snow" 27.423.117.93.00.10.00.00.00.00.18.122.3

💨 Air Quality

EPA AQS 2023 — county-level monitoring data

Median AQI 42 — Good
64.9%
Good air days/yr
176
Max AQI recorded
237
PM2.5 days
128
Ozone days

🏫 Schools

NCES CCD 2019 — public school district data

85%
4-Year Graduation Rate
12.6:1
Student-teacher ratio
5
Public schools
3,374
Total enrollment

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the cost of living in Brockport, NY?

Brockport has a cost index of 56 (100 = national average). It is 44% below the national average.

What is average rent in Brockport, NY?

The median gross rent in Brockport is $948 per month based on 2023 Census data.

What is the average home price in Brockport?

The median home value in Brockport is $135,700 according to Zillow and Census data.

What is the median income in Brockport?

The median household income in Brockport is $58,237 per year (2023 ACS 5-year estimates).

What is the sales tax in Brockport, NY?

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

Is Brockport, NY affordable?

Yes, Brockport is generally considered affordable, with a cost of living index of 56 — about 44% below the US national average of 100.

What is the weather like in Brockport?

Brockport has average high temperatures of 58.5°F and average lows of 40.6°F. Annual precipitation is 35.1". Average annual snowfall is 102". Data from NOAA 1991–2020 Climate Normals.

Brockport at a Glance

Population
7,153
Median Income
$58,237
Home Value
$135,700
Median Rent
$948/mo
Unemployment
4.3%
Avg High Temp
58.5°F
Sales Tax
8.5%
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