Cost of Living in Centerport, NY

Population 6,219 · New York · Data vintage 2023

238
Cost Index
(100 = US avg)
Page updated: · Data vintage: 2023 ACS 5-Year
Sources: Census ACS·BLS·NOAA·EPA·Zillow · Methodology

Housing in Centerport sits 133% above the national median — $711,000 for the typical home — but median household incomes near $192,530 (158% above the US figure) soften the blow that similar pricing creates in lower-wage metros. At 7.3%, the local unemployment rate runs well above the US figure, pointing to structural rather than cyclical labor-market issues.

Geographically, Centerport sits roughly 15 miles southeast of Stamford. Median home values run roughly 16% higher than Stamford's $614,000.

Cost Overview

Housing 233
Rent 245

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

About the Cost of Living in Centerport

The median home value in Centerport is $710,700 — 133% above the national median of $305,000. Median rent runs $3,220/month, 145% higher than the national median of $1,314/month. The median household income of $192,530/year is 158% higher than the US median of $74,580. The local unemployment rate is 7.3%, 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 61.1°F and lows of 45.9°F. Overall, Centerport has a cost of living index of 238 versus the US average of 100, meaning it is 138% more expensive.

🏠 Housing

Median Home Value
$710,700
133% above avg
Zillow Home Value
$279,174
Zillow ZHVI
Median Rent
$3,220/mo
145% above avg
Price-to-Rent Ratio
18.4x
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 95.6%
Renter-occupied 4.4%

💰 Estimated Monthly Budget

Rent median rent
$3,220
Groceries national estimate
$400
Utilities local estimate
$88
Transportation local gas prices
$126
Estimated Total $3,834/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
38.1 min
41% above avg
Gas Price
$3.145/gal
0% below avg
Work From Home
18.2%

Commute Mode

Drove alone
62.2%
Carpooled
1.6%
Public transit
17.1%
Work from home
18.2%

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
$192,530
158% above avg
Per Capita Income
$101,380
Unemployment Rate
7.3%
53% above avg
Poverty Rate
5.9%
Labor Force Participation
71.5%

🎓 Education

Bachelor's degree+ 42.8%
Graduate degree 29.1%

👥 Demographics

Median Age 48.4
Male median age 51.4
Female median age 47.8

🌤 Climate

NOAA 1991–2020 Climate Normals

Avg High
61.1°F
Avg Low
45.9°F
Annual Precip
38.3"
20° 38° 55° 73° 90° JFMAMJJASOND High Low Precip
Month JanFebMarAprMayJunJulAugSepOctNovDec
High °F 394148586877838275645344
Low °F 252633425161686760483831
Precip" 2.692.033.463.613.183.453.053.253.663.372.933.60

💨 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

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the cost of living in Centerport, NY?

Centerport has a cost index of 238 (100 = national average). It is 138% above the national average.

What is average rent in Centerport, NY?

The median gross rent in Centerport is $3,220 per month based on 2023 Census data.

What is the average home price in Centerport?

The median home value in Centerport is $710,700 according to Zillow and Census data.

What is the median income in Centerport?

The median household income in Centerport is $192,530 per year (2023 ACS 5-year estimates).

What is the sales tax in Centerport, NY?

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

Is Centerport, NY affordable?

Centerport is above average in cost of living, with an index of 238 — about 138% higher than the national average.

What is the weather like in Centerport?

Centerport has average high temperatures of 61.1°F and average lows of 45.9°F. Annual precipitation is 38.3". Data from NOAA 1991–2020 Climate Normals.

Centerport at a Glance

Population
6,219
Median Income
$192,530
Home Value
$710,700
Median Rent
$3,220/mo
Unemployment
7.3%
Avg High Temp
61.1°F
Sales Tax
8.5%
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