Cost of Living in Myers Corner, NY

Population 10,786 · New York · Data vintage 2023

113
Cost Index
(100 = US avg)
Page updated: · Data vintage: 2023 ACS 5-Year
Sources: Census ACS·BLS·NOAA·EPA·Zillow · Methodology

Under 25,000 residents gives Myers Corner a small-town character that shows up in every data point below — from the commute patterns to the rental inventory. A typical home runs $379,000.

Myers Corner is about 40 miles northwest of Stamford, the nearest large metro — close enough that regional housing and labor patterns are shaped largely by the larger market. Median home values run roughly 38% lower than Stamford's $614,000.

Cost Overview

Housing 124
Rent 95

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

About the Cost of Living in Myers Corner

The median home value in Myers Corner is $379,400 — 24% above the national median of $305,000. Median rent runs $1,246/month, 5% lower than the national median of $1,314/month. The median household income of $109,133/year is 46% higher than the US median of $74,580. The local unemployment rate is 3.4%, 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, Myers Corner has a cost of living index of 113 versus the US average of 100, meaning it is 13% more expensive.

🏠 Housing

Median Home Value
$379,400
24% above avg
Median Rent
$1,246/mo
5% below avg
Price-to-Rent Ratio
25.4x
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 88.0%
Renter-occupied 12.0%

💰 Estimated Monthly Budget

Rent median rent
$1,246
Groceries national estimate
$400
Utilities local estimate
$88
Transportation local gas prices
$126
Estimated Total $1,860/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
31.5 min
17% above avg
Gas Price
$3.145/gal
0% below avg
Work From Home
15.4%

Commute Mode

Drove alone
71.7%
Carpooled
8.6%
Public transit
2.5%
Walked
0.2%
Work from home
15.4%

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
$109,133
46% above avg
Per Capita Income
$51,366
Unemployment Rate
3.4%
29% below avg
Poverty Rate
5.0%
Labor Force Participation
66.7%

🎓 Education

Bachelor's degree+ 21.4%
Graduate degree 19.2%

👥 Demographics

Median Age 49
Male median age 48.4
Female median age 49.1

🌤 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

💨 Air Quality

EPA AQS 2023 — county-level monitoring data

Median AQI 33 — Good
96%
Good air days/yr
108
Max AQI recorded
0
PM2.5 days
347
Ozone days

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the cost of living in Myers Corner, NY?

Myers Corner has a cost index of 113 (100 = national average). It is 13% above the national average.

What is average rent in Myers Corner, NY?

The median gross rent in Myers Corner is $1,246 per month based on 2023 Census data.

What is the average home price in Myers Corner?

The median home value in Myers Corner is $379,400 according to 2023 Census ACS data.

What is the median income in Myers Corner?

The median household income in Myers Corner is $109,133 per year (2023 ACS 5-year estimates).

What is the sales tax in Myers Corner, NY?

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

Is Myers Corner, NY affordable?

Myers Corner is above average in cost of living, with an index of 113 — about 13% higher than the national average.

What is the weather like in Myers Corner?

Myers Corner 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.

Myers Corner at a Glance

Population
10,786
Median Income
$109,133
Home Value
$379,400
Median Rent
$1,246/mo
Unemployment
3.4%
Avg High Temp
61.1°F
Sales Tax
8.5%
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