Cost of Living in Harris Hill, NY

Population 5,853 · New York · Data vintage 2023

110
Cost Index
(100 = US avg)
Page updated: · Data vintage: 2023 ACS 5-Year
Sources: Census ACS·BLS·NOAA·EPA·Zillow · Methodology

Under 25,000 residents gives Harris Hill a small-town character that shows up in every data point below — from the commute patterns to the rental inventory. A typical home runs $305,000. An unemployment rate of 0.7% points to a labor market well on the tight side of the national distribution.

Located 11 miles northeast of Buffalo, Harris Hill falls within that metro's commuting orbit. Median home values run roughly 101% higher than Buffalo's $152,000.

Cost Overview

Housing 100
Rent 124

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

About the Cost of Living in Harris Hill

The median home value in Harris Hill is $305,400 — equal to the national median of $305,000. Median rent runs $1,634/month, 24% higher than the national median of $1,314/month. The median household income of $96,563/year is 29% higher than the US median of $74,580. The local unemployment rate is 0.7%, 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 56.8°F and lows of 40.9°F, with about 95.4" of annual snowfall. Overall, Harris Hill has a cost of living index of 110 versus the US average of 100, meaning it is 10% more expensive.

🏠 Housing

Median Home Value
$305,400
0% below avg
Median Rent
$1,634/mo
24% above avg
Price-to-Rent Ratio
15.6x
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 69.7%
Renter-occupied 30.3%

💰 Estimated Monthly Budget

Rent median rent
$1,634
Groceries national estimate
$400
Utilities local estimate
$88
Transportation local gas prices
$126
Estimated Total $2,248/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
20.7 min
23% below avg
Gas Price
$3.145/gal
0% below avg
Work From Home
15.6%

Commute Mode

Drove alone
80.1%
Carpooled
4.3%
Work from home
15.6%

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
$96,563
29% above avg
Per Capita Income
$47,946
Unemployment Rate
0.7%
86% below avg
Poverty Rate
10.0%
Labor Force Participation
69.7%

🎓 Education

Bachelor's degree+ 27.1%
Graduate degree 28.4%

👥 Demographics

Median Age 38.6
Male median age 35.6
Female median age 43.5

🌤 Climate

NOAA 1991–2020 Climate Normals

Avg High
56.8°F
Avg Low
40.9°F
Annual Precip
40.7"
Annual Snowfall
95.4"
10° 30° 50° 70° 90° JFMAMJJASOND High Low Precip
Month JanFebMarAprMayJunJulAugSepOctNovDec
High °F 323342556776807972604837
Low °F 192026374858636255443426
Precip" 3.352.492.893.373.373.373.233.234.104.033.503.75
Snow" 26.718.114.12.50.00.00.00.00.00.97.825.3

💨 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

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the cost of living in Harris Hill, NY?

Harris Hill has a cost index of 110 (100 = national average). It is 10% above the national average.

What is average rent in Harris Hill, NY?

The median gross rent in Harris Hill is $1,634 per month based on 2023 Census data.

What is the average home price in Harris Hill?

The median home value in Harris Hill is $305,400 according to 2023 Census ACS data.

What is the median income in Harris Hill?

The median household income in Harris Hill is $96,563 per year (2023 ACS 5-year estimates).

What is the sales tax in Harris Hill, NY?

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

Is Harris Hill, NY affordable?

Harris Hill is near the national average in terms of cost of living, with an index of 110 (100 = US average).

What is the weather like in Harris Hill?

Harris Hill has average high temperatures of 56.8°F and average lows of 40.9°F. Annual precipitation is 40.7". Average annual snowfall is 95.4". Data from NOAA 1991–2020 Climate Normals.

Harris Hill at a Glance

Population
5,853
Median Income
$96,563
Home Value
$305,400
Median Rent
$1,634/mo
Unemployment
0.7%
Avg High Temp
56.8°F
Sales Tax
8.5%
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