Cost of Living in Kings Park, NY

Population 16,249 · New York · Data vintage 2023

171
Cost Index
(100 = US avg)
Page updated: · Data vintage: 2023 ACS 5-Year
Sources: Census ACS·BLS·NOAA·EPA·Zillow · Methodology

Home prices in Kings Park run well above the national baseline, with a median of $586,000, though local incomes keep the cost-to-earnings ratio tighter than in coastal metros with comparable sticker prices. Median household earnings of $118,723 place the city among the better-paid New York metros.

Kings Park sits roughly 20 miles southeast of Stamford — close enough that regional housing and labor patterns are shaped largely by the larger market. Housing prices track closely with Stamford's $614,000 median.

Cost Overview

Housing 192
Rent 138

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

About the Cost of Living in Kings Park

The median home value in Kings Park is $586,300 — 92% above the national median of $305,000. Median rent runs $1,813/month, 38% higher than the national median of $1,314/month. The median household income of $118,723/year is 59% higher than the US median of $74,580. The local unemployment rate is 4.7%, 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 61.1°F and lows of 45.2°F, with about 31.8" of annual snowfall. Overall, Kings Park has a cost of living index of 171 versus the US average of 100, meaning it is 71% more expensive.

🏠 Housing

Median Home Value
$586,300
92% above avg
Zillow Home Value
$726,226
Zillow ZHVI
Median Rent
$1,813/mo
38% above avg
Price-to-Rent Ratio
26.9x
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 85.6%
Renter-occupied 14.4%

💰 Estimated Monthly Budget

Rent median rent
$1,813
Groceries national estimate
$400
Utilities local estimate
$88
Transportation local gas prices
$126
Estimated Total $2,427/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
39.4 min
46% above avg
Gas Price
$3.145/gal
0% below avg
Work From Home
11.2%

Commute Mode

Drove alone
74.8%
Carpooled
4.8%
Public transit
7.9%
Walked
0.1%
Work from home
11.2%

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
$118,723
59% above avg
Per Capita Income
$60,658
Unemployment Rate
4.7%
2% below avg
Poverty Rate
2.3%
Labor Force Participation
63.0%

🎓 Education

Bachelor's degree+ 22.1%
Graduate degree 22.1%

👥 Demographics

Median Age 47
Male median age 44.1
Female median age 48.8

🌤 Climate

NOAA 1991–2020 Climate Normals

Avg High
61.1°F
Avg Low
45.2°F
Annual Precip
46"
Annual Snowfall
31.8"
20° 38° 55° 73° 90° JFMAMJJASOND High Low Precip
Month JanFebMarAprMayJunJulAugSepOctNovDec
High °F 394148586877838175645444
Low °F 252632415161676659473830
Precip" 3.663.294.514.063.284.003.264.243.603.973.414.71
Snow" 10.39.46.50.60.00.00.00.00.00.00.54.5

💨 Air Quality

EPA AQS 2023 — county-level monitoring data

Median AQI 41 — Good
76.2%
Good air days/yr
195
Max AQI recorded
86
PM2.5 days
278
Ozone days

🏫 Schools

NCES CCD 2019 — public school district data

98%
4-Year Graduation Rate
10.4:1
Student-teacher ratio
5
Public schools
2,928
Total enrollment

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the cost of living in Kings Park, NY?

Kings Park has a cost index of 171 (100 = national average). It is 71% above the national average.

What is average rent in Kings Park, NY?

The median gross rent in Kings Park is $1,813 per month based on 2023 Census data.

What is the average home price in Kings Park?

The median home value in Kings Park is $586,300 according to Zillow and Census data.

What is the median income in Kings Park?

The median household income in Kings Park is $118,723 per year (2023 ACS 5-year estimates).

What is the sales tax in Kings Park, NY?

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

Is Kings Park, NY affordable?

Kings Park is above average in cost of living, with an index of 171 — about 71% higher than the national average.

What is the weather like in Kings Park?

Kings Park has average high temperatures of 61.1°F and average lows of 45.2°F. Annual precipitation is 46". Average annual snowfall is 31.8". Data from NOAA 1991–2020 Climate Normals.

Kings Park at a Glance

Population
16,249
Median Income
$118,723
Home Value
$586,300
Median Rent
$1,813/mo
Unemployment
4.7%
Avg High Temp
61.1°F
Sales Tax
8.5%
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