Cost of Living in Firthcliffe, NY

Population 5,268 · New York · Data vintage 2023

121
Cost Index
(100 = US avg)
Page updated: · Data vintage: 2023 ACS 5-Year
Sources: Census ACS·BLS·NOAA·EPA·Zillow · Methodology

Firthcliffe is a smaller New York community of around 5000 residents, where median household incomes of $98,801 and housing costs ($346,000 for a typical home) give the local cost-of-living profile a distinctly small-town shape.

Geographically, Firthcliffe is about 35 miles north of Yonkers, the nearest large metro. Median home values run roughly 28% lower than Yonkers' $478,000.

Cost Overview

Housing 113
Rent 132

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

About the Cost of Living in Firthcliffe

The median home value in Firthcliffe is $345,700 — 13% above the national median of $305,000. Median rent runs $1,730/month, 32% higher than the national median of $1,314/month. The median household income of $98,801/year is 32% higher than the US median of $74,580. The local unemployment rate is 3.9%, 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 60.0°F and lows of 38.8°F. Overall, Firthcliffe has a cost of living index of 121 versus the US average of 100, meaning it is 21% more expensive.

🏠 Housing

Median Home Value
$345,700
13% above avg
Median Rent
$1,730/mo
32% 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 68.5%
Renter-occupied 31.5%

💰 Estimated Monthly Budget

Rent median rent
$1,730
Groceries national estimate
$400
Utilities local estimate
$88
Transportation local gas prices
$126
Estimated Total $2,344/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
30.1 min
11% above avg
Gas Price
$3.145/gal
0% below avg
Work From Home
8.4%

Commute Mode

Drove alone
73.1%
Carpooled
11.1%
Public transit
2.5%
Walked
1.4%
Work from home
8.4%

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
$98,801
32% above avg
Per Capita Income
$46,795
Unemployment Rate
3.9%
20% below avg
Poverty Rate
7.1%
Labor Force Participation
62.4%

🎓 Education

Bachelor's degree+ 26.4%
Graduate degree 26.7%

👥 Demographics

Median Age 42.7
Male median age 42.7
Female median age 42.6

🌤 Climate

NOAA 1991–2020 Climate Normals

Avg High
60.0°F
Avg Low
38.8°F
Annual Precip
41"
10° 30° 50° 70° 90° JFMAMJJASOND High Low Precip
Month JanFebMarAprMayJunJulAugSepOctNovDec
High °F 353847607179848274625039
Low °F 171827364756615951403123
Precip" 2.442.443.253.503.354.333.304.403.893.683.043.37

💨 Air Quality

EPA AQS 2023 — county-level monitoring data

Median AQI 34 — Good
75.6%
Good air days/yr
185
Max AQI recorded
357
PM2.5 days
0
Ozone days

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the cost of living in Firthcliffe, NY?

Firthcliffe has a cost index of 121 (100 = national average). It is 21% above the national average.

What is average rent in Firthcliffe, NY?

The median gross rent in Firthcliffe is $1,730 per month based on 2023 Census data.

What is the average home price in Firthcliffe?

The median home value in Firthcliffe is $345,700 according to 2023 Census ACS data.

What is the median income in Firthcliffe?

The median household income in Firthcliffe is $98,801 per year (2023 ACS 5-year estimates).

What is the sales tax in Firthcliffe, NY?

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

Is Firthcliffe, NY affordable?

Firthcliffe is above average in cost of living, with an index of 121 — about 21% higher than the national average.

What is the weather like in Firthcliffe?

Firthcliffe has average high temperatures of 60.0°F and average lows of 38.8°F. Annual precipitation is 41". Data from NOAA 1991–2020 Climate Normals.

Firthcliffe at a Glance

Population
5,268
Median Income
$98,801
Home Value
$345,700
Median Rent
$1,730/mo
Unemployment
3.9%
Avg High Temp
60.0°F
Sales Tax
8.5%
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