Cost of Living in Marlboro, NY

Population 3,959 · New York · Data vintage 2023

120
Cost Index
(100 = US avg)
Page updated: · Data vintage: 2023 ACS 5-Year
Sources: Census ACS·BLS·NOAA·EPA·Zillow · Methodology

Marlboro is a smaller New York community of around 4000 residents, where median household incomes of $116,549 and housing costs ($352,000 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 0.0% — below most comparable cities in the state.

Geographically, Marlboro is about 45 miles northwest of Stamford, the nearest large metro. Median home values run roughly 43% lower than Stamford's $614,000.

Cost Overview

Housing 115
Rent 127

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

About the Cost of Living in Marlboro

The median home value in Marlboro is $352,200 — 15% above the national median of $305,000. Median rent runs $1,666/month, 27% higher than the national median of $1,314/month. The median household income of $116,549/year is 56% higher than the US median of $74,580. The local unemployment rate is 0.0%, 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 39.9°F. Overall, Marlboro has a cost of living index of 120 versus the US average of 100, meaning it is 20% more expensive.

🏠 Housing

Median Home Value
$352,200
15% above avg
Zillow Home Value
$403,548
Zillow ZHVI
Median Rent
$1,666/mo
27% above avg
Price-to-Rent Ratio
17.6x
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 77.4%
Renter-occupied 22.6%

💰 Estimated Monthly Budget

Rent median rent
$1,666
Groceries national estimate
$400
Utilities local estimate
$88
Transportation local gas prices
$126
Estimated Total $2,280/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
31.8 min
18% above avg
Gas Price
$3.145/gal
0% below avg
Work From Home
12.3%

Commute Mode

Drove alone
74.4%
Carpooled
12.3%
Walked
1.1%
Work from home
12.3%

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
$116,549
56% above avg
Per Capita Income
$61,651
Unemployment Rate
0.0%
100% below avg
Poverty Rate
3.1%
Labor Force Participation
58.3%

🎓 Education

Bachelor's degree+ 29.8%
Graduate degree 16.8%

👥 Demographics

Median Age 44.1
Male median age 42.1
Female median age 46.4

🌤 Climate

NOAA 1991–2020 Climate Normals

Avg High
61.1°F
Avg Low
39.9°F
Annual Precip
41.9"
10° 30° 50° 70° 90° JFMAMJJASOND High Low Precip
Month JanFebMarAprMayJunJulAugSepOctNovDec
High °F 363948617180858375635141
Low °F 182027384857626153413224
Precip" 2.822.213.093.623.473.913.784.284.333.733.273.39

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the cost of living in Marlboro, NY?

Marlboro has a cost index of 120 (100 = national average). It is 20% above the national average.

What is average rent in Marlboro, NY?

The median gross rent in Marlboro is $1,666 per month based on 2023 Census data.

What is the average home price in Marlboro?

The median home value in Marlboro is $352,200 according to Zillow and Census data.

What is the median income in Marlboro?

The median household income in Marlboro is $116,549 per year (2023 ACS 5-year estimates).

What is the sales tax in Marlboro, NY?

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

Is Marlboro, NY affordable?

Marlboro is above average in cost of living, with an index of 120 — about 20% higher than the national average.

What is the weather like in Marlboro?

Marlboro has average high temperatures of 61.1°F and average lows of 39.9°F. Annual precipitation is 41.9". Data from NOAA 1991–2020 Climate Normals.

Marlboro at a Glance

Population
3,959
Median Income
$116,549
Home Value
$352,200
Median Rent
$1,666/mo
Unemployment
0.0%
Avg High Temp
61.1°F
Sales Tax
8.5%
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