Cost of Living in Jefferson Valley-Yorktown, NY

Population 14,195 · New York · Data vintage 2023

175
Cost Index
(100 = US avg)
Page updated: · Data vintage: 2023 ACS 5-Year
Sources: Census ACS·BLS·NOAA·EPA·Zillow · Methodology

Home prices in Jefferson Valley-Yorktown run well above the national baseline, with a median of $567,000, though local incomes keep the cost-to-earnings ratio tighter than in coastal metros with comparable sticker prices. Median household earnings of $152,948 place the city among the better-paid New York metros. At 8.2%, the local unemployment rate runs well above the US figure, pointing to structural rather than cyclical labor-market issues.

Located 20 miles northwest of Stamford, Jefferson Valley-Yorktown falls within that metro's commuting orbit. Median home values run roughly 8% lower than Stamford's $614,000.

Cost Overview

Housing 186
Rent 158

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

About the Cost of Living in Jefferson Valley-Yorktown

The median home value in Jefferson Valley-Yorktown is $566,800 — 86% above the national median of $305,000. Median rent runs $2,078/month, 58% higher than the national median of $1,314/month. The median household income of $152,948/year is 105% higher than the US median of $74,580. The local unemployment rate is 8.2%, 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, Jefferson Valley-Yorktown has a cost of living index of 175 versus the US average of 100, meaning it is 75% more expensive.

🏠 Housing

Median Home Value
$566,800
86% above avg
Median Rent
$2,078/mo
58% above avg
Price-to-Rent Ratio
22.7x
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 89.7%
Renter-occupied 10.3%

💰 Estimated Monthly Budget

Rent median rent
$2,078
Groceries national estimate
$400
Utilities local estimate
$88
Transportation local gas prices
$126
Estimated Total $2,692/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
42.6 min
58% above avg
Gas Price
$3.145/gal
0% below avg
Work From Home
19.3%

Commute Mode

Drove alone
67.2%
Carpooled
6.4%
Public transit
6.0%
Work from home
19.3%

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
$152,948
105% above avg
Per Capita Income
$65,286
Unemployment Rate
8.2%
71% above avg
Poverty Rate
4.0%
Labor Force Participation
64.7%

🎓 Education

Bachelor's degree+ 29.8%
Graduate degree 23.6%

👥 Demographics

Median Age 46.9
Male median age 44.2
Female median age 48.9

🌤 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 Jefferson Valley-Yorktown, NY?

Jefferson Valley-Yorktown has a cost index of 175 (100 = national average). It is 75% above the national average.

What is average rent in Jefferson Valley-Yorktown, NY?

The median gross rent in Jefferson Valley-Yorktown is $2,078 per month based on 2023 Census data.

What is the average home price in Jefferson Valley-Yorktown?

The median home value in Jefferson Valley-Yorktown is $566,800 according to 2023 Census ACS data.

What is the median income in Jefferson Valley-Yorktown?

The median household income in Jefferson Valley-Yorktown is $152,948 per year (2023 ACS 5-year estimates).

What is the sales tax in Jefferson Valley-Yorktown, NY?

The combined state and local sales tax rate in Jefferson Valley-Yorktown is 8.5%. The New York state income tax top rate is 10.9%.

Is Jefferson Valley-Yorktown, NY affordable?

Jefferson Valley-Yorktown is above average in cost of living, with an index of 175 — about 75% higher than the national average.

What is the weather like in Jefferson Valley-Yorktown?

Jefferson Valley-Yorktown 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.

Jefferson Valley-Yorktown at a Glance

Population
14,195
Median Income
$152,948
Home Value
$566,800
Median Rent
$2,078/mo
Unemployment
8.2%
Avg High Temp
59.8°F
Sales Tax
8.5%
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