Cost of Living in Lyncourt, NY

Population 4,138 · New York · Data vintage 2023

54
Cost Index
(100 = US avg)
Page updated: · Data vintage: 2023 ACS 5-Year
Sources: Census ACS·BLS·NOAA·EPA·Zillow · Methodology

Lyncourt is a smaller New York community of around 4000 residents, where median household incomes of $57,008 and housing costs ($120,000 for a typical home) give the local cost-of-living profile a distinctly small-town shape. The labor market has been unusually tight, with unemployment around 2.5% — below most comparable cities in the state.

Lyncourt is part of the immediate Syracuse metro area — close enough that regional housing and labor patterns are shaped largely by the larger market. Housing prices track closely with Syracuse's $125,000 median.

Cost Overview

Housing 39
Rent 76

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

About the Cost of Living in Lyncourt

The median home value in Lyncourt is $120,300 — 61% below the national median of $305,000. Median rent runs $994/month, 24% lower than the national median of $1,314/month. The median household income of $57,008/year is 24% lower 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 57.6°F and lows of 39.4°F, with about 127.8" of annual snowfall. Overall, Lyncourt has a cost of living index of 54 versus the US average of 100, meaning it is 46% less expensive.

🏠 Housing

Median Home Value
$120,300
61% below avg
Median Rent
$994/mo
24% below avg
Price-to-Rent Ratio
10.1x
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 64.4%
Renter-occupied 35.6%

💰 Estimated Monthly Budget

Rent median rent
$994
Groceries national estimate
$400
Utilities local estimate
$88
Transportation local gas prices
$126
Estimated Total $1,608/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
17.3 min
36% below avg
Gas Price
$3.145/gal
0% below avg
Work From Home
12.8%

Commute Mode

Drove alone
74.3%
Carpooled
11.3%
Walked
1.3%
Bicycle
0.3%
Work from home
12.8%

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
$57,008
24% below avg
Per Capita Income
$29,592
Unemployment Rate
2.5%
47% below avg
Poverty Rate
19.5%
Labor Force Participation
66.8%

🎓 Education

Bachelor's degree+ 17.0%
Graduate degree 4.8%

👥 Demographics

Median Age 39
Male median age 34.6
Female median age 41.7

🌤 Climate

NOAA 1991–2020 Climate Normals

Avg High
57.6°F
Avg Low
39.4°F
Annual Precip
39.9"
Annual Snowfall
127.8"
10° 30° 50° 70° 90° JFMAMJJASOND High Low Precip
Month JanFebMarAprMayJunJulAugSepOctNovDec
High °F 323442566977828073604837
Low °F 171825364757626053423324
Precip" 2.582.463.043.483.423.563.863.703.383.893.233.28
Snow" 34.030.319.83.00.10.00.00.00.00.29.830.6

💨 Air Quality

EPA AQS 2023 — county-level monitoring data

Median AQI 40 — Good
75.6%
Good air days/yr
258
Max AQI recorded
177
PM2.5 days
184
Ozone days

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the cost of living in Lyncourt, NY?

Lyncourt has a cost index of 54 (100 = national average). It is 46% below the national average.

What is average rent in Lyncourt, NY?

The median gross rent in Lyncourt is $994 per month based on 2023 Census data.

What is the average home price in Lyncourt?

The median home value in Lyncourt is $120,300 according to 2023 Census ACS data.

What is the median income in Lyncourt?

The median household income in Lyncourt is $57,008 per year (2023 ACS 5-year estimates).

What is the sales tax in Lyncourt, NY?

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

Is Lyncourt, NY affordable?

Yes, Lyncourt is generally considered affordable, with a cost of living index of 54 — about 46% below the US national average of 100.

What is the weather like in Lyncourt?

Lyncourt has average high temperatures of 57.6°F and average lows of 39.4°F. Annual precipitation is 39.9". Average annual snowfall is 127.8". Data from NOAA 1991–2020 Climate Normals.

Lyncourt at a Glance

Population
4,138
Median Income
$57,008
Home Value
$120,300
Median Rent
$994/mo
Unemployment
2.5%
Avg High Temp
57.6°F
Sales Tax
8.5%
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