Cost of Living in North Amityville, NY

Population 20,364 · New York · Data vintage 2023

160
Cost Index
(100 = US avg)
Page updated: · Data vintage: 2023 ACS 5-Year
Sources: Census ACS·BLS·NOAA·EPA·Zillow · Methodology

North Amityville sits on the smaller end of the New York city distribution. That scale shapes the housing market, the labor pool, and the services available to residents in ways the data below makes visible.

Located 25 miles south of Stamford, North Amityville falls within that metro's commuting orbit. Median home values run roughly 26% lower than Stamford's $614,000.

Cost Overview

Housing 148
Rent 177

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

About the Cost of Living in North Amityville

The median home value in North Amityville is $452,100 — 48% above the national median of $305,000. Median rent runs $2,327/month, 77% higher than the national median of $1,314/month. The median household income of $125,991/year is 69% higher than the US median of $74,580. The local unemployment rate is 4.3%, 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, North Amityville has a cost of living index of 160 versus the US average of 100, meaning it is 60% more expensive.

🏠 Housing

Median Home Value
$452,100
48% above avg
Median Rent
$2,327/mo
77% above avg
Price-to-Rent Ratio
16.2x
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 61.9%
Renter-occupied 38.1%

💰 Estimated Monthly Budget

Rent median rent
$2,327
Groceries national estimate
$400
Utilities local estimate
$88
Transportation local gas prices
$126
Estimated Total $2,941/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
31.7 min
17% above avg
Gas Price
$3.145/gal
0% below avg
Work From Home
8.2%

Commute Mode

Drove alone
66.8%
Carpooled
10.7%
Public transit
7.0%
Walked
0.8%
Bicycle
0.6%
Work from home
8.2%

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
$125,991
69% above avg
Per Capita Income
$42,152
Unemployment Rate
4.3%
11% below avg
Poverty Rate
7.6%
Labor Force Participation
72.6%

🎓 Education

Bachelor's degree+ 15.1%
Graduate degree 12.8%

👥 Demographics

Median Age 36.6
Male median age 32.1
Female median age 44.2

🌤 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 41 — Good
76.2%
Good air days/yr
195
Max AQI recorded
86
PM2.5 days
278
Ozone days

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the cost of living in North Amityville, NY?

North Amityville has a cost index of 160 (100 = national average). It is 60% above the national average.

What is average rent in North Amityville, NY?

The median gross rent in North Amityville is $2,327 per month based on 2023 Census data.

What is the average home price in North Amityville?

The median home value in North Amityville is $452,100 according to 2023 Census ACS data.

What is the median income in North Amityville?

The median household income in North Amityville is $125,991 per year (2023 ACS 5-year estimates).

What is the sales tax in North Amityville, NY?

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

Is North Amityville, NY affordable?

North Amityville is above average in cost of living, with an index of 160 — about 60% higher than the national average.

What is the weather like in North Amityville?

North Amityville 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.

North Amityville at a Glance

Population
20,364
Median Income
$125,991
Home Value
$452,100
Median Rent
$2,327/mo
Unemployment
4.3%
Avg High Temp
61.1°F
Sales Tax
8.5%
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