Cost of Living in Heritage Hills, NY

Population 3,967 · New York · Data vintage 2023

200
Cost Index
(100 = US avg)
Page updated: · Data vintage: 2023 ACS 5-Year
Sources: Census ACS·BLS·NOAA·EPA·Zillow · Methodology

The median resident in Heritage Hills is 71 years old, well past the national midpoint, giving the city the retail and service mix of a retirement-dominant market. Household-income figures here read differently than in working-age cities: retirement and investment income weigh heavily in the totals. Unemployment has stayed elevated relative to the national figure — 9.6% as of the most recent ACS release — which shows up in household-income and poverty figures as well.

Located 20 miles northwest of Stamford, Heritage Hills falls within that metro's commuting orbit. Median home values run roughly 23% lower than Stamford's $614,000.

Cost Overview

Housing 155
Rent 266

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

About the Cost of Living in Heritage Hills

The median home value in Heritage Hills is $474,000 — 55% above the national median of $305,000. Median rent runs $3,501/month, 166% higher than the national median of $1,314/month. The median household income of $97,083/year is 30% higher than the US median of $74,580. The local unemployment rate is 9.6%, 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 59.8°F and lows of 39.5°F. Overall, Heritage Hills has a cost of living index of 200 versus the US average of 100, meaning it is 100% more expensive.

🏠 Housing

Median Home Value
$474,000
55% above avg
Median Rent
$3,501/mo
166% above avg
Price-to-Rent Ratio
11.3x
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 86.8%
Renter-occupied 13.2%

💰 Estimated Monthly Budget

Rent median rent
$3,501
Groceries national estimate
$400
Utilities local estimate
$88
Transportation local gas prices
$126
Estimated Total $4,115/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
51.2 min
90% above avg
Gas Price
$3.145/gal
0% below avg
Work From Home
19.0%

Commute Mode

Drove alone
60.7%
Carpooled
3.2%
Public transit
15.2%
Walked
0.7%
Work from home
19.0%

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
$97,083
30% above avg
Per Capita Income
$73,571
Unemployment Rate
9.6%
99% above avg
Poverty Rate
5.9%
Labor Force Participation
33.0%

🎓 Education

Bachelor's degree+ 24.3%
Graduate degree 42.4%

👥 Demographics

Median Age 70.7
Male median age 67.5
Female median age 72.9

🌤 Climate

NOAA 1991–2020 Climate Normals

Avg High
59.8°F
Avg Low
39.5°F
Annual Precip
48"
10° 30° 50° 70° 90° JFMAMJJASOND High Low Precip
Month JanFebMarAprMayJunJulAugSepOctNovDec
High °F 363947596978828074625141
Low °F 182027374656626052413124
Precip" 3.062.693.893.743.784.484.464.624.814.483.784.24

💨 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 Heritage Hills, NY?

Heritage Hills has a cost index of 200 (100 = national average). It is 100% above the national average.

What is average rent in Heritage Hills, NY?

The median gross rent in Heritage Hills is $3,501 per month based on 2023 Census data.

What is the average home price in Heritage Hills?

The median home value in Heritage Hills is $474,000 according to 2023 Census ACS data.

What is the median income in Heritage Hills?

The median household income in Heritage Hills is $97,083 per year (2023 ACS 5-year estimates).

What is the sales tax in Heritage Hills, NY?

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

Is Heritage Hills, NY affordable?

Heritage Hills is above average in cost of living, with an index of 200 — about 100% higher than the national average.

What is the weather like in Heritage Hills?

Heritage Hills has average high temperatures of 59.8°F and average lows of 39.5°F. Annual precipitation is 48". Data from NOAA 1991–2020 Climate Normals.

Heritage Hills at a Glance

Population
3,967
Median Income
$97,083
Home Value
$474,000
Median Rent
$3,501/mo
Unemployment
9.6%
Avg High Temp
59.8°F
Sales Tax
8.5%
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