Cost of Living in Ilion, NY

Population 7,636 · New York · Data vintage 2023

Cost Index
(100 = US avg)

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

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

Under 25,000 residents gives Ilion a small-town character that shows up in every data point below — from the commute patterns to the rental inventory. A typical home runs $101,000. An unemployment rate of 2.4% points to a labor market well on the tight side of the national distribution.

Geographically, Ilion is about 55 miles east of Syracuse, the nearest large metro. Median home values run roughly 19% lower than Syracuse's $125,000.

Cost Overview

Housing 33

Rent 55

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

About the Cost of Living in Ilion

The median home value in Ilion is $100,800 — 67% below the national median of $305,000. Median rent runs $718/month, 45% lower than the national median of $1,314/month. The median household income of $61,880/year is 17% lower than the US median of $74,580. The local unemployment rate is 2.4%, 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 56.0°F and lows of 37.4°F. Overall, Ilion has a cost of living index of 42 versus the US average of 100, meaning it is 58% less expensive.

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Ilion 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

$100,800

67% below avg

Zillow Home Value

$143,961

Zillow ZHVI

Median Rent

$718/mo

45% below avg

Price-to-Rent Ratio

11.7x

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 63.1%

Renter-occupied 36.9%

💰 Estimated Monthly Budget

Rent median rent

$718

Groceries national estimate

$400

Utilities local estimate

$88

Transportation local gas prices

$126

Estimated Total $1,332/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

23.5 min

13% below avg

Gas Price

$3.145/gal

0% below avg

Work From Home

4.2%

Commute Mode

Drove alone

85.9%

Carpooled

3.1%

Public transit

0.3%

Walked

2.5%

Bicycle

1.0%

Work from home

4.2%

⚡ 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

$61,880

17% below avg

Per Capita Income

$30,396

Unemployment Rate

2.4%

51% below avg

Poverty Rate

15.0%

Labor Force Participation

56.7%

🎓 Education

Bachelor's degree+ 11.8%

Graduate degree 9.7%

👥 Demographics

Median Age 42.5

Male median age 37.2

Female median age 45.8

🌤 Climate

NOAA 1991–2020 Climate Normals

Avg High

56.0°F

Avg Low

37.4°F

Annual Precip

44"

Month	Jan	Feb	Mar	Apr	May	Jun	Jul	Aug	Sep	Oct	Nov	Dec
High °F	30	32	41	55	68	76	81	79	72	59	46	35
Low °F	14	15	23	35	46	55	60	58	51	41	31	21
Precip"	2.65	2.26	3.02	3.91	3.88	4.47	4.18	4.68	3.47	4.29	3.63	3.56

🏫 Schools

NCES CCD 2019 — public school district data

82%

4-Year Graduation Rate

12.9:1

Student-teacher ratio

Public schools

2,304

Total enrollment

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the cost of living in Ilion, NY?

Ilion has a cost index of 42 (100 = national average). It is 58% below the national average.

What is average rent in Ilion, NY?

The median gross rent in Ilion is $718 per month based on 2023 Census data.

What is the average home price in Ilion?

The median home value in Ilion is $100,800 according to Zillow and Census data.

What is the median income in Ilion?

The median household income in Ilion is $61,880 per year (2023 ACS 5-year estimates).

What is the sales tax in Ilion, NY?

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

Is Ilion, NY affordable?

Yes, Ilion is generally considered affordable, with a cost of living index of 42 — about 58% below the US national average of 100.

What is the weather like in Ilion?

Ilion has average high temperatures of 56.0°F and average lows of 37.4°F. Annual precipitation is 44". Data from NOAA 1991–2020 Climate Normals.

Ilion at a Glance

Population: 7,636
Median Income: $61,880
Home Value: $100,800
Median Rent: $718/mo
Unemployment: 2.4%
Avg High Temp: 56.0°F
Sales Tax: 8.5%

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