Cost of Living in North Bay Shore, NY

Population 20,501 · New York · Data vintage 2023

139
Cost Index
(100 = US avg)
Page updated: · Data vintage: 2023 ACS 5-Year
Sources: Census ACS·BLS·NOAA·EPA·Zillow · Methodology

North Bay Shore 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 southeast of Stamford, North Bay Shore falls within that metro's commuting orbit. Median home values run roughly 27% lower than Stamford's $614,000.

Cost Overview

Housing 148
Rent 127

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

About the Cost of Living in North Bay Shore

The median home value in North Bay Shore is $449,900 — 48% above the national median of $305,000. Median rent runs $1,664/month, 27% higher than the national median of $1,314/month. The median household income of $117,893/year is 58% higher than the US median of $74,580. The local unemployment rate is 3.9%, 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 Bay Shore has a cost of living index of 139 versus the US average of 100, meaning it is 39% more expensive.

🏠 Housing

Median Home Value
$449,900
48% above avg
Zillow Home Value
$600,860
Zillow ZHVI
Median Rent
$1,664/mo
27% above avg
Price-to-Rent Ratio
22.5x
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 82.8%
Renter-occupied 17.2%

💰 Estimated Monthly Budget

Rent median rent
$1,664
Groceries national estimate
$400
Utilities local estimate
$88
Transportation local gas prices
$126
Estimated Total $2,278/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
28.4 min
5% above avg
Gas Price
$3.145/gal
0% below avg
Work From Home
1.8%

Commute Mode

Drove alone
72.5%
Carpooled
12.6%
Public transit
4.7%
Walked
0.4%
Work from home
1.8%

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
$117,893
58% above avg
Per Capita Income
$31,690
Unemployment Rate
3.9%
19% below avg
Poverty Rate
6.7%
Labor Force Participation
72.6%

🎓 Education

Bachelor's degree+ 10.3%
Graduate degree 3.1%

👥 Demographics

Median Age 34.7
Male median age 30.5
Female median age 37.5

🌤 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 Bay Shore, NY?

North Bay Shore has a cost index of 139 (100 = national average). It is 39% above the national average.

What is average rent in North Bay Shore, NY?

The median gross rent in North Bay Shore is $1,664 per month based on 2023 Census data.

What is the average home price in North Bay Shore?

The median home value in North Bay Shore is $449,900 according to Zillow and Census data.

What is the median income in North Bay Shore?

The median household income in North Bay Shore is $117,893 per year (2023 ACS 5-year estimates).

What is the sales tax in North Bay Shore, NY?

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

Is North Bay Shore, NY affordable?

North Bay Shore is above average in cost of living, with an index of 139 — about 39% higher than the national average.

What is the weather like in North Bay Shore?

North Bay Shore 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 Bay Shore at a Glance

Population
20,501
Median Income
$117,893
Home Value
$449,900
Median Rent
$1,664/mo
Unemployment
3.9%
Avg High Temp
61.1°F
Sales Tax
8.5%
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