Cost of Living in New Cassel, NY

Population 14,414 · New York · Data vintage 2023

166
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 New Cassel a small-town character that shows up in every data point below — from the commute patterns to the rental inventory. A typical home runs $510,000.

New Cassel sits roughly 20 miles southeast of Yonkers — close enough that regional housing and labor patterns are shaped largely by the larger market. Housing prices track closely with Yonkers' $478,000 median.

Cost Overview

Housing 167
Rent 165

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

About the Cost of Living in New Cassel

The median home value in New Cassel is $509,500 — 67% above the national median of $305,000. Median rent runs $2,174/month, 65% higher than the national median of $1,314/month. The median household income of $143,196/year is 92% higher than the US median of $74,580. The local unemployment rate is 3.1%, 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 45.9°F. Overall, New Cassel has a cost of living index of 166 versus the US average of 100, meaning it is 66% more expensive.

🏠 Housing

Median Home Value
$509,500
67% above avg
Median Rent
$2,174/mo
65% above avg
Price-to-Rent Ratio
19.5x
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 60.7%
Renter-occupied 39.3%

💰 Estimated Monthly Budget

Rent median rent
$2,174
Groceries national estimate
$400
Utilities local estimate
$88
Transportation local gas prices
$126
Estimated Total $2,788/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
26.5 min
2% below avg
Gas Price
$3.145/gal
0% below avg
Work From Home
2.6%

Commute Mode

Drove alone
58.2%
Carpooled
16.8%
Public transit
11.9%
Walked
6.4%
Bicycle
0.6%
Work from home
2.6%

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
$143,196
92% above avg
Per Capita Income
$39,981
Unemployment Rate
3.1%
36% below avg
Poverty Rate
7.8%
Labor Force Participation
72.0%

🎓 Education

Bachelor's degree+ 12.1%
Graduate degree 8.7%

👥 Demographics

Median Age 33.9
Male median age 33.8
Female median age 34

🌤 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 New Cassel, NY?

New Cassel has a cost index of 166 (100 = national average). It is 66% above the national average.

What is average rent in New Cassel, NY?

The median gross rent in New Cassel is $2,174 per month based on 2023 Census data.

What is the average home price in New Cassel?

The median home value in New Cassel is $509,500 according to 2023 Census ACS data.

What is the median income in New Cassel?

The median household income in New Cassel is $143,196 per year (2023 ACS 5-year estimates).

What is the sales tax in New Cassel, NY?

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

Is New Cassel, NY affordable?

New Cassel is above average in cost of living, with an index of 166 — about 66% higher than the national average.

What is the weather like in New Cassel?

New Cassel 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.

New Cassel at a Glance

Population
14,414
Median Income
$143,196
Home Value
$509,500
Median Rent
$2,174/mo
Unemployment
3.1%
Avg High Temp
61.1°F
Sales Tax
8.5%
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