Cost of Living in East Northport, NY

Population 19,672 · New York · Data vintage 2023

189
Cost Index
(100 = US avg)
Page updated: · Data vintage: 2023 ACS 5-Year
Sources: Census ACS·BLS·NOAA·EPA·Zillow · Methodology

Home prices in East Northport run well above the national baseline, with a median of $601,000, though local incomes keep the cost-to-earnings ratio tighter than in coastal metros with comparable sticker prices. Median household earnings of $153,380 place the city among the better-paid New York metros.

Geographically, East Northport sits roughly 20 miles southeast of Stamford. Housing prices track closely with Stamford's $614,000 median.

Cost Overview

Housing 197
Rent 178

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

About the Cost of Living in East Northport

The median home value in East Northport is $601,300 — 97% above the national median of $305,000. Median rent runs $2,339/month, 78% higher than the national median of $1,314/month. The median household income of $153,380/year is 106% higher than the US median of $74,580. The local unemployment rate is 3.8%, 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 Northport has a cost of living index of 189 versus the US average of 100, meaning it is 89% more expensive.

🏠 Housing

Median Home Value
$601,300
97% above avg
Zillow Home Value
$769,587
Zillow ZHVI
Median Rent
$2,339/mo
78% above avg
Price-to-Rent Ratio
21.4x
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 89.0%
Renter-occupied 11.0%

💰 Estimated Monthly Budget

Rent median rent
$2,339
Groceries national estimate
$400
Utilities local estimate
$88
Transportation local gas prices
$126
Estimated Total $2,953/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
35.9 min
33% above avg
Gas Price
$3.145/gal
0% below avg
Work From Home
12.7%

Commute Mode

Drove alone
75.2%
Carpooled
5.2%
Public transit
5.6%
Walked
1.4%
Work from home
12.7%

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
$153,380
106% above avg
Per Capita Income
$64,851
Unemployment Rate
3.8%
21% below avg
Poverty Rate
4.9%
Labor Force Participation
71.7%

🎓 Education

Bachelor's degree+ 27.5%
Graduate degree 22.9%

👥 Demographics

Median Age 45.3
Male median age 42.2
Female median age 47.7

🌤 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

🏫 Schools

NCES CCD 2019 — public school district data

98%
4-Year Graduation Rate
11.2:1
Student-teacher ratio
8
Public schools
5,930
Total enrollment

Frequently Asked Questions

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

East Northport has a cost index of 189 (100 = national average). It is 89% above the national average.

What is average rent in East Northport, NY?

The median gross rent in East Northport is $2,339 per month based on 2023 Census data.

What is the average home price in East Northport?

The median home value in East Northport is $601,300 according to Zillow and Census data.

What is the median income in East Northport?

The median household income in East Northport is $153,380 per year (2023 ACS 5-year estimates).

What is the sales tax in East Northport, NY?

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

Is East Northport, NY affordable?

East Northport is above average in cost of living, with an index of 189 — about 89% higher than the national average.

What is the weather like in East Northport?

East Northport 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.

East Northport at a Glance

Population
19,672
Median Income
$153,380
Home Value
$601,300
Median Rent
$2,339/mo
Unemployment
3.8%
Avg High Temp
61.1°F
Sales Tax
8.5%
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