Cost of Living in Kings Point, NY

Population 5,614 · New York · Data vintage 2023

484
Cost Index
(100 = US avg)
Page updated: · Data vintage: 2023 ACS 5-Year
Sources: Census ACS·BLS·NOAA·EPA·Zillow · Methodology

At $1.9 million, the typical home in Kings Point costs about 6× the national median, a premium characteristic of resort and luxury markets rather than primary-residence metros. An unemployment rate of 2.5% points to a labor market well on the tight side of the national distribution.

Geographically, Kings Point sits roughly 11 miles southeast of Yonkers. Median home values run roughly 301% higher than Yonkers' $478,000.

Cost Overview

Housing 629
Rent 266

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

About the Cost of Living in Kings Point

The median home value in Kings Point is $1,917,200 — 529% 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 $185,811/year is 149% higher than the US median of $74,580. The local unemployment rate is 2.5%, 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 63.5°F and lows of 50.1°F, with about 29.8" of annual snowfall. Overall, Kings Point has a cost of living index of 484 versus the US average of 100, meaning it is 384% more expensive.

🏠 Housing

Median Home Value
$1,917,200
529% above avg
Median Rent
$3,501/mo
166% above avg
Price-to-Rent Ratio
45.6x
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 95.5%
Renter-occupied 4.5%

💰 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
29.4 min
9% above avg
Gas Price
$3.145/gal
0% below avg
Work From Home
25.2%

Commute Mode

Drove alone
51.5%
Carpooled
5.9%
Public transit
10.0%
Walked
4.7%
Work from home
25.2%

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
$185,811
149% above avg
Per Capita Income
$70,384
Unemployment Rate
2.5%
49% below avg
Poverty Rate
4.1%
Labor Force Participation
54.0%

🎓 Education

Bachelor's degree+ 29.0%
Graduate degree 28.9%

👥 Demographics

Median Age 30.1
Male median age 22.6
Female median age 43.1

🌤 Climate

NOAA 1991–2020 Climate Normals

Avg High
63.5°F
Avg Low
50.1°F
Annual Precip
45.3"
Annual Snowfall
29.8"
20° 38° 55° 73° 90° JFMAMJJASOND High Low Precip
Month JanFebMarAprMayJunJulAugSepOctNovDec
High °F 404350617281868577665545
Low °F 293036465666727164534335
Precip" 3.252.934.013.853.584.034.304.413.883.813.154.08
Snow" 8.69.85.40.40.00.00.00.00.00.10.35.2

💨 Air Quality

EPA AQS 2023 — county-level monitoring data

Median AQI 31 — Good
75.3%
Good air days/yr
197
Max AQI recorded
365
PM2.5 days
0
Ozone days

Frequently Asked Questions

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

Kings Point has a cost index of 484 (100 = national average). It is 384% above the national average.

What is average rent in Kings Point, NY?

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

What is the average home price in Kings Point?

The median home value in Kings Point is $1,917,200 according to 2023 Census ACS data.

What is the median income in Kings Point?

The median household income in Kings Point is $185,811 per year (2023 ACS 5-year estimates).

What is the sales tax in Kings Point, NY?

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

Is Kings Point, NY affordable?

Kings Point is above average in cost of living, with an index of 484 — about 384% higher than the national average.

What is the weather like in Kings Point?

Kings Point has average high temperatures of 63.5°F and average lows of 50.1°F. Annual precipitation is 45.3". Average annual snowfall is 29.8". Data from NOAA 1991–2020 Climate Normals.

Kings Point at a Glance

Population
5,614
Median Income
$185,811
Home Value
$1,917,200
Median Rent
$3,501/mo
Unemployment
2.5%
Avg High Temp
63.5°F
Sales Tax
8.5%
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