Cost of Living in Bronxville, NY

Population 6,539 · New York · Data vintage 2023

326
Cost Index
(100 = US avg)
Page updated: · Data vintage: 2023 ACS 5-Year
Sources: Census ACS·BLS·NOAA·EPA·Zillow · Methodology

Housing in Bronxville sits 273% above the national median — $1.1 million for the typical home — but median household incomes near $215,726 (189% above the US figure) soften the blow that similar pricing creates in lower-wage metros.

Bronxville is part of the immediate Yonkers metro area — close enough that regional housing and labor patterns are shaped largely by the larger market. Median home values run roughly 138% higher than Yonkers' $478,000.

Cost Overview

Housing 373
Rent 255

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

About the Cost of Living in Bronxville

The median home value in Bronxville is $1,137,700 — 273% above the national median of $305,000. Median rent runs $3,355/month, 155% higher than the national median of $1,314/month. The median household income of $215,726/year is 189% higher than the US median of $74,580. The local unemployment rate is 4.8%, 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 60.6°F and lows of 43.4°F. Overall, Bronxville has a cost of living index of 326 versus the US average of 100, meaning it is 226% more expensive.

🏠 Housing

Median Home Value
$1,137,700
273% above avg
Zillow Home Value
$159,403
Zillow ZHVI
Median Rent
$3,355/mo
155% above avg
Price-to-Rent Ratio
28.3x
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 82.5%
Renter-occupied 17.6%

💰 Estimated Monthly Budget

Rent median rent
$3,355
Groceries national estimate
$400
Utilities local estimate
$88
Transportation local gas prices
$126
Estimated Total $3,969/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
44.4 min
64% above avg
Gas Price
$3.145/gal
0% below avg
Work From Home
20.7%

Commute Mode

Drove alone
28.1%
Carpooled
4.2%
Public transit
40.7%
Walked
4.8%
Work from home
20.7%

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
$215,726
189% above avg
Per Capita Income
$146,308
Unemployment Rate
4.8%
1% above avg
Poverty Rate
4.8%
Labor Force Participation
62.8%

🎓 Education

Bachelor's degree+ 35.9%
Graduate degree 41.0%

👥 Demographics

Median Age 39.9
Male median age 36.1
Female median age 42.7

🌤 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 39 — Good
78.6%
Good air days/yr
198
Max AQI recorded
144
PM2.5 days
221
Ozone days

🏫 Schools

NCES CCD 2019 — public school district data

97%
4-Year Graduation Rate
12.5:1
Student-teacher ratio
3
Public schools
1,629
Total enrollment

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the cost of living in Bronxville, NY?

Bronxville has a cost index of 326 (100 = national average). It is 226% above the national average.

What is average rent in Bronxville, NY?

The median gross rent in Bronxville is $3,355 per month based on 2023 Census data.

What is the average home price in Bronxville?

The median home value in Bronxville is $1,137,700 according to Zillow and Census data.

What is the median income in Bronxville?

The median household income in Bronxville is $215,726 per year (2023 ACS 5-year estimates).

What is the sales tax in Bronxville, NY?

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

Is Bronxville, NY affordable?

Bronxville is above average in cost of living, with an index of 326 — about 226% higher than the national average.

What is the weather like in Bronxville?

Bronxville 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.

Bronxville at a Glance

Population
6,539
Median Income
$215,726
Home Value
$1,137,700
Median Rent
$3,355/mo
Unemployment
4.8%
Avg High Temp
60.6°F
Sales Tax
8.5%
View all cities in New York →
🗺️ County data for New York

Explore county-level cost of living data

Similar Cost Cities

Cities in other states with comparable housing costs