Cost of Living in Eden, NY

Population 3,164 · New York · Data vintage 2023

70
Cost Index
(100 = US avg)
Page updated: · Data vintage: 2023 ACS 5-Year
Sources: Census ACS·BLS·NOAA·EPA·Zillow · Methodology

Eden sits on the smaller end of the New York city distribution. That scale shapes the housing market, the labor pool, and the services available to residents in ways the data below makes visible.

Located 15 miles south of Buffalo, Eden falls within that metro's commuting orbit. Median home values run roughly 52% higher than Buffalo's $152,000.

Cost Overview

Housing 76
Rent 62

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

About the Cost of Living in Eden

The median home value in Eden is $231,200 — 24% below the national median of $305,000. Median rent runs $812/month, 38% lower than the national median of $1,314/month. The median household income of $85,707/year is 15% higher than the US median of $74,580. The local unemployment rate is 4.6%, 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 57.5°F and lows of 40.0°F. Overall, Eden has a cost of living index of 70 versus the US average of 100, meaning it is 30% less expensive.

🏠 Housing

Median Home Value
$231,200
24% below avg
Median Rent
$812/mo
38% below avg
Price-to-Rent Ratio
23.7x
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 86.1%
Renter-occupied 13.9%

💰 Estimated Monthly Budget

Rent median rent
$812
Groceries national estimate
$400
Utilities local estimate
$88
Transportation local gas prices
$126
Estimated Total $1,426/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
28.5 min
6% above avg
Gas Price
$3.145/gal
0% below avg
Work From Home
7.4%

Commute Mode

Drove alone
81.6%
Carpooled
6.0%
Walked
0.6%
Work from home
7.4%

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
$85,707
15% above avg
Per Capita Income
$38,591
Unemployment Rate
4.6%
5% below avg
Poverty Rate
11.5%
Labor Force Participation
57.7%

🎓 Education

Bachelor's degree+ 15.0%
Graduate degree 10.9%

👥 Demographics

Median Age 47.6
Male median age 45.1
Female median age 50

🌤 Climate

NOAA 1991–2020 Climate Normals

Avg High
57.5°F
Avg Low
40.0°F
Annual Precip
33"
10° 28° 45° 63° 80° JFMAMJJASOND High Low Precip
Month JanFebMarAprMayJunJulAugSepOctNovDec
High °F 343543556776807972614939
Low °F 191925354656616053443427
Precip" 1.661.211.732.783.082.703.653.303.553.863.092.38

💨 Air Quality

EPA AQS 2023 — county-level monitoring data

Median AQI 48 — Good
54.2%
Good air days/yr
176
Max AQI recorded
275
PM2.5 days
86
Ozone days

🏫 Schools

NCES CCD 2019 — public school district data

92%
4-Year Graduation Rate
11.3:1
Student-teacher ratio
3
Public schools
1,382
Total enrollment

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the cost of living in Eden, NY?

Eden has a cost index of 70 (100 = national average). It is 30% below the national average.

What is average rent in Eden, NY?

The median gross rent in Eden is $812 per month based on 2023 Census data.

What is the average home price in Eden?

The median home value in Eden is $231,200 according to 2023 Census ACS data.

What is the median income in Eden?

The median household income in Eden is $85,707 per year (2023 ACS 5-year estimates).

What is the sales tax in Eden, NY?

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

Is Eden, NY affordable?

Yes, Eden is generally considered affordable, with a cost of living index of 70 — about 30% below the US national average of 100.

What is the weather like in Eden?

Eden has average high temperatures of 57.5°F and average lows of 40.0°F. Annual precipitation is 33". Data from NOAA 1991–2020 Climate Normals.

Eden at a Glance

Population
3,164
Median Income
$85,707
Home Value
$231,200
Median Rent
$812/mo
Unemployment
4.6%
Avg High Temp
57.5°F
Sales Tax
8.5%
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