Cost of Living in Flower Hill, NY

Population 4,793 · New York · Data vintage 2023

433
Cost Index
(100 = US avg)
Page updated: · Data vintage: 2023 ACS 5-Year
Sources: Census ACS·BLS·NOAA·EPA·Zillow · Methodology

Housing prices in Flower Hill cluster toward the top of the US distribution — a median of $1.8 million, roughly 6 times the national figure, consistent with markets dominated by nonresident and vacation-home buyers.

Geographically, Flower Hill sits roughly 14 miles southeast of Yonkers. Median home values run roughly 287% higher than Yonkers' $478,000.

Cost Overview

Housing 606
Rent 174

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

About the Cost of Living in Flower Hill

The median home value in Flower Hill is $1,849,800 — 506% above the national median of $305,000. Median rent runs $2,284/month, 74% higher than the national median of $1,314/month. The median household income of $250,001/year is 235% higher than the US median of $74,580. The local unemployment rate is 3.4%, 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 63.5°F and lows of 50.1°F, with about 29.8" of annual snowfall. Overall, Flower Hill has a cost of living index of 433 versus the US average of 100, meaning it is 333% more expensive.

🏠 Housing

Median Home Value
$1,849,800
506% above avg
Median Rent
$2,284/mo
74% above avg
Price-to-Rent Ratio
67.5x
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 93.9%
Renter-occupied 6.1%

💰 Estimated Monthly Budget

Rent median rent
$2,284
Groceries national estimate
$400
Utilities local estimate
$88
Transportation local gas prices
$126
Estimated Total $2,898/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
44.3 min
64% above avg
Gas Price
$3.145/gal
0% below avg
Work From Home
11.9%

Commute Mode

Drove alone
62.7%
Carpooled
2.7%
Public transit
21.4%
Walked
0.2%
Work from home
11.9%

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
$127,806
Unemployment Rate
3.4%
29% below avg
Poverty Rate
3.0%
Labor Force Participation
64.7%

🎓 Education

Bachelor's degree+ 33.7%
Graduate degree 49.9%

👥 Demographics

Median Age 47.4
Male median age 45.5
Female median age 48.1

🌤 Climate

NOAA 1991–2020 Climate Normals

Avg High
63.5°F
Avg Low
50.1°F
Annual Precip
45.3"
Annual Snowfall
29.8"
20° 38° 55° 73° 90° JFMAMJJASOND High Low Precip
Month JanFebMarAprMayJunJulAugSepOctNovDec
High °F 404350617281868577665545
Low °F 293036465666727164534335
Precip" 3.252.934.013.853.584.034.304.413.883.813.154.08
Snow" 8.69.85.40.40.00.00.00.00.00.10.35.2

💨 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 Flower Hill, NY?

Flower Hill has a cost index of 433 (100 = national average). It is 333% above the national average.

What is average rent in Flower Hill, NY?

The median gross rent in Flower Hill is $2,284 per month based on 2023 Census data.

What is the average home price in Flower Hill?

The median home value in Flower Hill is $1,849,800 according to 2023 Census ACS data.

What is the median income in Flower Hill?

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

What is the sales tax in Flower Hill, NY?

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

Is Flower Hill, NY affordable?

Flower Hill is above average in cost of living, with an index of 433 — about 333% higher than the national average.

What is the weather like in Flower Hill?

Flower Hill has average high temperatures of 63.5°F and average lows of 50.1°F. Annual precipitation is 45.3". Average annual snowfall is 29.8". Data from NOAA 1991–2020 Climate Normals.

Flower Hill at a Glance

Population
4,793
Median Income
$250,001
Home Value
$1,849,800
Median Rent
$2,284/mo
Unemployment
3.4%
Avg High Temp
63.5°F
Sales Tax
8.5%
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