Cost of Living in East Glenville, NY

Population 11,399 · New York · Data vintage 2023

95
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 East Glenville a small-town character that shows up in every data point below — from the commute patterns to the rental inventory. A typical home runs $274,000. Unemployment has stayed elevated relative to the national figure — 6.5% as of the most recent ACS release — which shows up in household-income and poverty figures as well.

East Glenville sits roughly 15 miles northwest of Albany — close enough that regional housing and labor patterns are shaped largely by the larger market. Median home values run roughly 23% higher than Albany's $223,000.

Cost Overview

Housing 90
Rent 104

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

About the Cost of Living in East Glenville

The median home value in East Glenville is $273,900 — 10% below the national median of $305,000. Median rent runs $1,363/month, 4% higher than the national median of $1,314/month. The median household income of $86,023/year is 15% higher than the US median of $74,580. The local unemployment rate is 6.5%, 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 59.4°F and lows of 39.4°F, with about 59.2" of annual snowfall. Overall, East Glenville has a cost of living index of 95 versus the US average of 100, meaning it is 5% less expensive.

🏠 Housing

Median Home Value
$273,900
10% below avg
Median Rent
$1,363/mo
4% above avg
Price-to-Rent Ratio
16.7x
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 64.2%
Renter-occupied 35.8%

💰 Estimated Monthly Budget

Rent median rent
$1,363
Groceries national estimate
$400
Utilities local estimate
$88
Transportation local gas prices
$126
Estimated Total $1,977/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
26.9 min
0% below avg
Gas Price
$3.145/gal
0% below avg
Work From Home
7.9%

Commute Mode

Drove alone
84.5%
Carpooled
5.1%
Public transit
1.2%
Walked
0.9%
Bicycle
0.3%
Work from home
7.9%

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
$86,023
15% above avg
Per Capita Income
$48,894
Unemployment Rate
6.5%
36% above avg
Poverty Rate
5.5%
Labor Force Participation
59.7%

🎓 Education

Bachelor's degree+ 24.3%
Graduate degree 21.8%

👥 Demographics

Median Age 42.4
Male median age 39.8
Female median age 46.7

🌤 Climate

NOAA 1991–2020 Climate Normals

Avg High
59.4°F
Avg Low
39.4°F
Annual Precip
40.7"
Annual Snowfall
59.2"
10° 30° 50° 70° 90° JFMAMJJASOND High Low Precip
Month JanFebMarAprMayJunJulAugSepOctNovDec
High °F 333645597179848274624938
Low °F 161826374857626153413223
Precip" 2.602.283.093.113.414.054.553.763.733.852.993.26
Snow" 15.613.712.01.60.10.00.00.00.00.32.613.3

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the cost of living in East Glenville, NY?

East Glenville has a cost index of 95 (100 = national average). It is 5% below the national average.

What is average rent in East Glenville, NY?

The median gross rent in East Glenville is $1,363 per month based on 2023 Census data.

What is the average home price in East Glenville?

The median home value in East Glenville is $273,900 according to 2023 Census ACS data.

What is the median income in East Glenville?

The median household income in East Glenville is $86,023 per year (2023 ACS 5-year estimates).

What is the sales tax in East Glenville, NY?

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

Is East Glenville, NY affordable?

East Glenville is near the national average in terms of cost of living, with an index of 95 (100 = US average).

What is the weather like in East Glenville?

East Glenville has average high temperatures of 59.4°F and average lows of 39.4°F. Annual precipitation is 40.7". Average annual snowfall is 59.2". Data from NOAA 1991–2020 Climate Normals.

East Glenville at a Glance

Population
11,399
Median Income
$86,023
Home Value
$273,900
Median Rent
$1,363/mo
Unemployment
6.5%
Avg High Temp
59.4°F
Sales Tax
8.5%
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