Cost of Living in Muttontown, NY

Population 3,496 · New York · Data vintage 2023

615
Cost Index
(100 = US avg)
Page updated: · Data vintage: 2023 ACS 5-Year
Sources: Census ACS·BLS·NOAA·EPA·Zillow · Methodology

Housing prices in Muttontown cluster toward the top of the US distribution — a median of $1.9 million, roughly 6 times the national figure, consistent with markets dominated by nonresident and vacation-home buyers. At 8.3%, the local unemployment rate runs well above the US figure, pointing to structural rather than cyclical labor-market issues.

Located 20 miles south of Stamford, Muttontown falls within that metro's commuting orbit. Median home values run roughly 206% higher than Stamford's $614,000.

Cost Overview

Housing 615

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

About the Cost of Living in Muttontown

The median home value in Muttontown is $1,876,900 — 515% above the national median of $305,000. The median household income of $247,589/year is 232% higher than the US median of $74,580. The local unemployment rate is 8.3%, 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 61.1°F and lows of 45.9°F. Overall, Muttontown has a cost of living index of 615 versus the US average of 100, meaning it is 515% more expensive.

🏠 Housing

Median Home Value
$1,876,900
515% above avg
Zillow Home Value
$2,825,153
Zillow ZHVI
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 95.9%
Renter-occupied 4.1%

🛒 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
36.5 min
35% above avg
Gas Price
$3.145/gal
0% below avg
Work From Home
19.5%

Commute Mode

Drove alone
54.8%
Carpooled
15.7%
Public transit
8.0%
Walked
1.6%
Work from home
19.5%

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
$247,589
232% above avg
Per Capita Income
$120,123
Unemployment Rate
8.3%
72% above avg
Poverty Rate
2.9%
Labor Force Participation
64.8%

🎓 Education

Bachelor's degree+ 33.9%
Graduate degree 41.4%

👥 Demographics

Median Age 44.7
Male median age 45
Female median age 44.3

🌤 Climate

NOAA 1991–2020 Climate Normals

Avg High
61.1°F
Avg Low
45.9°F
Annual Precip
38.3"
20° 38° 55° 73° 90° JFMAMJJASOND High Low Precip
Month JanFebMarAprMayJunJulAugSepOctNovDec
High °F 394148586877838275645344
Low °F 252633425161686760483831
Precip" 2.692.033.463.613.183.453.053.253.663.372.933.60

💨 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 Muttontown, NY?

Muttontown has a cost index of 615 (100 = national average). It is 515% above the national average.

What is the average home price in Muttontown?

The median home value in Muttontown is $1,876,900 according to Zillow and Census data.

What is the median income in Muttontown?

The median household income in Muttontown is $247,589 per year (2023 ACS 5-year estimates).

What is the sales tax in Muttontown, NY?

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

Is Muttontown, NY affordable?

Muttontown is above average in cost of living, with an index of 615 — about 515% higher than the national average.

What is the weather like in Muttontown?

Muttontown has average high temperatures of 61.1°F and average lows of 45.9°F. Annual precipitation is 38.3". Data from NOAA 1991–2020 Climate Normals.

Muttontown at a Glance

Population
3,496
Median Income
$247,589
Home Value
$1,876,900
Unemployment
8.3%
Avg High Temp
61.1°F
Sales Tax
8.5%
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