Cost of Living in Fairview CDP (Westchester County), NY

Population 3,522 · New York · Data vintage 2023

139

Cost Index
(100 = US avg)

Page updated: April 2026 · Data vintage: 2023 ACS 5-Year

Sources: Census ACS·BLS·NOAA·EPA·Zillow · Methodology

Fairview CDP (Westchester County) 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. At 15.3%, the local unemployment rate runs well above the US figure, pointing to structural rather than cyclical labor-market issues.

Geographically, Fairview CDP (Westchester County) sits roughly 8 miles northeast of Yonkers. Housing prices track closely with Yonkers' $478,000 median.

Cost Overview

Housing 152

Rent 118

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

About the Cost of Living in Fairview CDP (Westchester County)

The median home value in Fairview CDP (Westchester County) is $463,900 — 52% above the national median of $305,000. Median rent runs $1,553/month, 18% higher than the national median of $1,314/month. The median household income of $86,071/year is 15% higher than the US median of $74,580. The local unemployment rate is 15.3%, 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, Fairview CDP (Westchester County) has a cost of living index of 139 versus the US average of 100, meaning it is 39% more expensive.

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Fairview CDP (Westchester County) has limited residential data

Detailed housing and income data is limited for this location. Here are the nearest cities with full cost of living data:

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🏠 Housing

Median Home Value

$463,900

52% above avg

Median Rent

$1,553/mo

18% above avg

Price-to-Rent Ratio

24.9x

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 48.8%

Renter-occupied 51.2%

💰 Estimated Monthly Budget

Rent median rent

$1,553

Groceries national estimate

$400

Utilities local estimate

$88

Transportation local gas prices

$126

Estimated Total $2,167/mo

Estimates based on median data and national averages. Actual costs vary.

🛒 Food & Groceries

National BLS average prices (2023). Local prices may vary.

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Eggs (dozen)

$0.548

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White Bread (lb)

$1.912

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Ground Beef (lb)

$5.61

🚗 Transportation

Avg Commute

34.9 min

29% above avg

Gas Price

$3.145/gal

0% below avg

Work From Home

13.6%

Commute Mode

Drove alone

54.6%

Carpooled

20.7%

Public transit

9.3%

Walked

0.3%

Work from home

13.6%

⚡ 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

$86,071

15% above avg

Per Capita Income

$41,634

Unemployment Rate

15.3%

218% above avg

Poverty Rate

9.2%

Labor Force Participation

75.1%

🎓 Education

Bachelor's degree+ 17.2%

Graduate degree 20.6%

👥 Demographics

Median Age 35.7

Male median age 35.8

Female median age 34.4

🌤 Climate

NOAA 1991–2020 Climate Normals

Avg High

60.6°F

Avg Low

43.4°F

Annual Precip

47.8"

Month	Jan	Feb	Mar	Apr	May	Jun	Jul	Aug	Sep	Oct	Nov	Dec
High °F	37	40	48	59	69	78	83	81	74	63	52	42
Low °F	22	24	31	40	50	59	65	64	57	46	36	28
Precip"	3.20	2.53	4.11	4.20	3.94	4.25	4.07	4.36	4.94	4.33	3.64	4.18

💨 Air Quality

EPA AQS 2023 — county-level monitoring data

Median AQI 39 — Good

78.6%

Good air days/yr

198

Max AQI recorded

144

PM2.5 days

221

Ozone days

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the cost of living in Fairview CDP (Westchester County), NY?

Fairview CDP (Westchester County) has a cost index of 139 (100 = national average). It is 39% above the national average.

What is average rent in Fairview CDP (Westchester County), NY?

The median gross rent in Fairview CDP (Westchester County) is $1,553 per month based on 2023 Census data.

What is the average home price in Fairview CDP (Westchester County)?

The median home value in Fairview CDP (Westchester County) is $463,900 according to 2023 Census ACS data.

What is the median income in Fairview CDP (Westchester County)?

The median household income in Fairview CDP (Westchester County) is $86,071 per year (2023 ACS 5-year estimates).

What is the sales tax in Fairview CDP (Westchester County), NY?

The combined state and local sales tax rate in Fairview CDP (Westchester County) is 8.5%. The New York state income tax top rate is 10.9%.

Is Fairview CDP (Westchester County), NY affordable?

Fairview CDP (Westchester County) is above average in cost of living, with an index of 139 — about 39% higher than the national average.

What is the weather like in Fairview CDP (Westchester County)?

Fairview CDP (Westchester County) 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.

Fairview CDP (Westchester County) at a Glance

Population: 3,522
Median Income: $86,071
Home Value: $463,900
Median Rent: $1,553/mo
Unemployment: 15.3%
Avg High Temp: 60.6°F
Sales Tax: 8.5%

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