Cost of Living in Kaser, NY

Population 5,568 · New York · Data vintage 2023

201
Cost Index
(100 = US avg)
Page updated: · Data vintage: 2023 ACS 5-Year
Sources: Census ACS·BLS·NOAA·EPA·Zillow · Methodology

$831,000 is the going rate for a typical Kaser home, 172% over the national median. Rents of $1,219/month track the same premium. Rental affordability is stretched — $1,219/month works out to about 52% of median household income, above the 30% "cost-burdened" line.

Located 15 miles northeast of Paterson, Kaser falls within that metro's commuting orbit. Median home values run roughly 148% higher than Paterson's $335,000.

Cost Overview

Housing 272
Rent 93

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

About the Cost of Living in Kaser

The median home value in Kaser is $831,000 — 172% above the national median of $305,000. Median rent runs $1,219/month, 7% lower than the national median of $1,314/month. The median household income of $28,295/year is 62% lower than the US median of $74,580. The local unemployment rate is 7.2%, 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 64.0°F and lows of 46.7°F. Overall, Kaser has a cost of living index of 201 versus the US average of 100, meaning it is 101% more expensive.

🏠 Housing

Median Home Value
$831,000
172% above avg
Median Rent
$1,219/mo
7% below avg
Price-to-Rent Ratio
56.8x
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 6.3%
Renter-occupied 93.7%

💰 Estimated Monthly Budget

Rent median rent
$1,219
Groceries national estimate
$400
Utilities local estimate
$88
Transportation local gas prices
$126
Estimated Total $1,833/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
15.5 min
43% below avg
Gas Price
$3.145/gal
0% below avg
Work From Home
5.3%

Commute Mode

Drove alone
25.2%
Carpooled
12.4%
Public transit
12.6%
Walked
38.9%
Work from home
5.3%

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
$28,295
62% below avg
Per Capita Income
$9,137
Unemployment Rate
7.2%
49% above avg
Poverty Rate
61.3%
Labor Force Participation
55.0%

🎓 Education

Bachelor's degree+ 3.9%
Graduate degree 0.5%

👥 Demographics

Median Age 15.9
Male median age 16.1
Female median age 15.8

🌤 Climate

NOAA 1991–2020 Climate Normals

Avg High
64.0°F
Avg Low
46.7°F
Annual Precip
46.3"
20° 38° 55° 73° 90° JFMAMJJASOND High Low Precip
Month JanFebMarAprMayJunJulAugSepOctNovDec
High °F 404351637382878578675645
Low °F 262734445363696760483831
Precip" 3.282.824.093.973.944.254.454.254.113.733.304.10

💨 Air Quality

EPA AQS 2023 — county-level monitoring data

Median AQI 38 — Good
79.3%
Good air days/yr
197
Max AQI recorded
141
PM2.5 days
222
Ozone days

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the cost of living in Kaser, NY?

Kaser has a cost index of 201 (100 = national average). It is 101% above the national average.

What is average rent in Kaser, NY?

The median gross rent in Kaser is $1,219 per month based on 2023 Census data.

What is the average home price in Kaser?

The median home value in Kaser is $831,000 according to 2023 Census ACS data.

What is the median income in Kaser?

The median household income in Kaser is $28,295 per year (2023 ACS 5-year estimates).

What is the sales tax in Kaser, NY?

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

Is Kaser, NY affordable?

Kaser is above average in cost of living, with an index of 201 — about 101% higher than the national average.

What is the weather like in Kaser?

Kaser has average high temperatures of 64.0°F and average lows of 46.7°F. Annual precipitation is 46.3". Data from NOAA 1991–2020 Climate Normals.

Kaser at a Glance

Population
5,568
Median Income
$28,295
Home Value
$831,000
Median Rent
$1,219/mo
Unemployment
7.2%
Avg High Temp
64.0°F
Sales Tax
8.5%
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