Cost of Living in New Hyde Park, NY

Population 10,208 · New York · Data vintage 2023

188
Cost Index
(100 = US avg)
Page updated: · Data vintage: 2023 ACS 5-Year
Sources: Census ACS·BLS·NOAA·EPA·Zillow · Methodology

Home prices in New Hyde Park run well above the national baseline, with a median of $700,000, though local incomes keep the cost-to-earnings ratio tighter than in coastal metros with comparable sticker prices. Median household earnings of $146,571 place the city among the better-paid New York metros.

New Hyde Park sits roughly 14 miles east of New York — close enough that regional housing and labor patterns are shaped largely by the larger market. Housing prices track closely with New York's $752,000 median.

Cost Overview

Housing 230
Rent 124

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

About the Cost of Living in New Hyde Park

The median home value in New Hyde Park is $700,400 — 130% above the national median of $305,000. Median rent runs $1,634/month, 24% higher than the national median of $1,314/month. The median household income of $146,571/year is 97% higher than the US median of $74,580. The local unemployment rate is 5.2%, 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 61.6°F and lows of 47.0°F, with about 25.9" of annual snowfall. Overall, New Hyde Park has a cost of living index of 188 versus the US average of 100, meaning it is 88% more expensive.

🏠 Housing

Median Home Value
$700,400
130% above avg
Zillow Home Value
$953,717
Zillow ZHVI
Median Rent
$1,634/mo
24% above avg
Zillow Rent
$3,200/mo
Zillow ZORI
Price-to-Rent Ratio
35.7x
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 86.1%
Renter-occupied 13.9%

💰 Estimated Monthly Budget

Rent median rent
$1,634
Groceries national estimate
$400
Utilities local estimate
$88
Transportation local gas prices
$126
Estimated Total $2,248/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
40.9 min
51% above avg
Gas Price
$3.145/gal
0% below avg
Work From Home
19.4%

Commute Mode

Drove alone
57.0%
Carpooled
9.9%
Public transit
11.4%
Walked
0.9%
Work from home
19.4%

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
$146,571
97% above avg
Per Capita Income
$63,294
Unemployment Rate
5.2%
8% above avg
Poverty Rate
4.0%
Labor Force Participation
68.3%

🎓 Education

Bachelor's degree+ 27.1%
Graduate degree 23.1%

👥 Demographics

Median Age 43.5
Male median age 43.3
Female median age 44.3

🌤 Climate

NOAA 1991–2020 Climate Normals

Avg High
61.6°F
Avg Low
47.0°F
Annual Precip
43.3"
Annual Snowfall
25.9"
20° 38° 55° 73° 90° JFMAMJJASOND High Low Precip
Month JanFebMarAprMayJunJulAugSepOctNovDec
High °F 404249596878848276655445
Low °F 262734435362696861504032
Precip" 3.232.763.943.553.663.853.864.113.583.723.073.96
Snow" 7.58.64.30.60.00.00.00.00.00.00.44.5

💨 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

🏫 Schools

NCES CCD 2019 — public school district data

98%
4-Year Graduation Rate
11.9:1
Student-teacher ratio
9
Public schools
5,804
Total enrollment

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the cost of living in New Hyde Park, NY?

New Hyde Park has a cost index of 188 (100 = national average). It is 88% above the national average.

What is average rent in New Hyde Park, NY?

The median gross rent in New Hyde Park is $1,634 per month based on 2023 Census data.

What is the average home price in New Hyde Park?

The median home value in New Hyde Park is $700,400 according to Zillow and Census data.

What is the median income in New Hyde Park?

The median household income in New Hyde Park is $146,571 per year (2023 ACS 5-year estimates).

What is the sales tax in New Hyde Park, NY?

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

Is New Hyde Park, NY affordable?

New Hyde Park is above average in cost of living, with an index of 188 — about 88% higher than the national average.

What is the weather like in New Hyde Park?

New Hyde Park has average high temperatures of 61.6°F and average lows of 47.0°F. Annual precipitation is 43.3". Average annual snowfall is 25.9". Data from NOAA 1991–2020 Climate Normals.

New Hyde Park at a Glance

Population
10,208
Median Income
$146,571
Home Value
$700,400
Median Rent
$1,634/mo
Unemployment
5.2%
Avg High Temp
61.6°F
Sales Tax
8.5%
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