Cost of Living in Congers, NY

Population 7,923 · New York · Data vintage 2023

175
Cost Index
(100 = US avg)
Page updated: · Data vintage: 2023 ACS 5-Year
Sources: Census ACS·BLS·NOAA·EPA·Zillow · Methodology

Housing in Congers sits 89% above the national median — $576,000 for the typical home — but median household incomes near $141,413 (90% above the US figure) soften the blow that similar pricing creates in lower-wage metros.

Geographically, Congers sits roughly 15 miles north of Yonkers. Median home values run roughly 20% higher than Yonkers' $478,000.

Cost Overview

Housing 189
Rent 155

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

About the Cost of Living in Congers

The median home value in Congers is $575,700 — 89% above the national median of $305,000. Median rent runs $2,031/month, 55% higher than the national median of $1,314/month. The median household income of $141,413/year is 90% higher than the US median of $74,580. The local unemployment rate is 5.0%, 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, Congers has a cost of living index of 175 versus the US average of 100, meaning it is 75% more expensive.

🏠 Housing

Median Home Value
$575,700
89% above avg
Zillow Home Value
$206,623
Zillow ZHVI
Median Rent
$2,031/mo
55% above avg
Price-to-Rent Ratio
23.6x
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 87.5%
Renter-occupied 12.5%

💰 Estimated Monthly Budget

Rent median rent
$2,031
Groceries national estimate
$400
Utilities local estimate
$88
Transportation local gas prices
$126
Estimated Total $2,645/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
29.5 min
9% above avg
Gas Price
$3.145/gal
0% below avg
Work From Home
16.4%

Commute Mode

Drove alone
74.4%
Carpooled
5.2%
Public transit
2.1%
Work from home
16.4%

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
$141,413
90% above avg
Per Capita Income
$64,522
Unemployment Rate
5.0%
4% above avg
Poverty Rate
5.3%
Labor Force Participation
66.8%

🎓 Education

Bachelor's degree+ 32.3%
Graduate degree 23.1%

👥 Demographics

Median Age 46.3
Male median age 46.5
Female median age 46

🌤 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 Congers, NY?

Congers has a cost index of 175 (100 = national average). It is 75% above the national average.

What is average rent in Congers, NY?

The median gross rent in Congers is $2,031 per month based on 2023 Census data.

What is the average home price in Congers?

The median home value in Congers is $575,700 according to Zillow and Census data.

What is the median income in Congers?

The median household income in Congers is $141,413 per year (2023 ACS 5-year estimates).

What is the sales tax in Congers, NY?

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

Is Congers, NY affordable?

Congers is above average in cost of living, with an index of 175 — about 75% higher than the national average.

What is the weather like in Congers?

Congers 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.

Congers at a Glance

Population
7,923
Median Income
$141,413
Home Value
$575,700
Median Rent
$2,031/mo
Unemployment
5.0%
Avg High Temp
60.6°F
Sales Tax
8.5%
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