Cost of Living in East Hills, NY

Population 7,249 · New York · Data vintage 2023

450
Cost Index
(100 = US avg)
Page updated: · Data vintage: 2023 ACS 5-Year
Sources: Census ACS·BLS·NOAA·EPA·Zillow · Methodology

East Hills's housing market is in a category of its own — median home values around $1.4 million sit roughly 4 times the US figure, reflecting a market driven as much by second-home and resort buyers as by year-round residents.

Located 15 miles southeast of Yonkers, East Hills falls within that metro's commuting orbit. Median home values run roughly 187% higher than Yonkers' $478,000.

Cost Overview

Housing 450

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

About the Cost of Living in East Hills

The median home value in East Hills is $1,371,600 — 350% above the national median of $305,000. The median household income of $250,001/year is 235% higher than the US median of $74,580. The local unemployment rate is 4.4%, 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 61.1°F and lows of 45.9°F. Overall, East Hills has a cost of living index of 450 versus the US average of 100, meaning it is 350% more expensive.

🏠 Housing

Median Home Value
$1,371,600
350% above avg
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 100.0%
Renter-occupied 0.0%

🛒 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
50.1 min
86% above avg
Gas Price
$3.145/gal
0% below avg
Work From Home
21.5%

Commute Mode

Drove alone
47.4%
Carpooled
7.1%
Public transit
21.4%
Walked
1.6%
Work from home
21.5%

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
$250,001
235% above avg
Per Capita Income
$126,808
Unemployment Rate
4.4%
9% below avg
Poverty Rate
3.0%
Labor Force Participation
73.5%

🎓 Education

Bachelor's degree+ 35.0%
Graduate degree 46.0%

👥 Demographics

Median Age 41.7
Male median age 42.6
Female median age 41.1

🌤 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 31 — Good
75.3%
Good air days/yr
197
Max AQI recorded
365
PM2.5 days
0
Ozone days

Frequently Asked Questions

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

East Hills has a cost index of 450 (100 = national average). It is 350% above the national average.

What is the average home price in East Hills?

The median home value in East Hills is $1,371,600 according to 2023 Census ACS data.

What is the median income in East Hills?

The median household income in East Hills is $250,001 per year (2023 ACS 5-year estimates).

What is the sales tax in East Hills, NY?

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

Is East Hills, NY affordable?

East Hills is above average in cost of living, with an index of 450 — about 350% higher than the national average.

What is the weather like in East Hills?

East Hills 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.