Cost of Living in Pelham Manor, NY

Population 5,648 · New York · Data vintage 2023

269
Cost Index
(100 = US avg)
Page updated: · Data vintage: 2023 ACS 5-Year
Sources: Census ACS·BLS·NOAA·EPA·Zillow · Methodology

Home prices in Pelham Manor run well above the national baseline, with a median of $1.1 million, though local incomes keep the cost-to-earnings ratio tighter than in coastal metros with comparable sticker prices. Median household earnings of $250,001 place the city among the better-paid New York metros.

Pelham Manor sits roughly 5 miles southeast of Yonkers — close enough that regional housing and labor patterns are shaped largely by the larger market. Median home values run roughly 125% higher than Yonkers' $478,000.

Cost Overview

Housing 353
Rent 144

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

About the Cost of Living in Pelham Manor

The median home value in Pelham Manor is $1,075,300 — 253% above the national median of $305,000. Median rent runs $1,894/month, 44% higher than the national median of $1,314/month. The median household income of $250,001/year is 235% higher than the US median of $74,580. The local unemployment rate is 4.9%, 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 63.5°F and lows of 50.1°F, with about 29.8" of annual snowfall. Overall, Pelham Manor has a cost of living index of 269 versus the US average of 100, meaning it is 169% more expensive.

🏠 Housing

Median Home Value
$1,075,300
253% above avg
Median Rent
$1,894/mo
44% above avg
Price-to-Rent Ratio
47.3x
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 92.3%
Renter-occupied 7.7%

💰 Estimated Monthly Budget

Rent median rent
$1,894
Groceries national estimate
$400
Utilities local estimate
$88
Transportation local gas prices
$126
Estimated Total $2,508/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
43.1 min
60% above avg
Gas Price
$3.145/gal
0% below avg
Work From Home
23.9%

Commute Mode

Drove alone
44.8%
Carpooled
3.2%
Public transit
25.7%
Walked
1.8%
Work from home
23.9%

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
$250,001
235% above avg
Per Capita Income
$134,395
Unemployment Rate
4.9%
2% above avg
Poverty Rate
1.7%
Labor Force Participation
66.5%

🎓 Education

Bachelor's degree+ 34.4%
Graduate degree 44.2%

👥 Demographics

Median Age 40.5
Male median age 38.9
Female median age 43.1

🌤 Climate

NOAA 1991–2020 Climate Normals

Avg High
63.5°F
Avg Low
50.1°F
Annual Precip
45.3"
Annual Snowfall
29.8"
20° 38° 55° 73° 90° JFMAMJJASOND High Low Precip
Month JanFebMarAprMayJunJulAugSepOctNovDec
High °F 404350617281868577665545
Low °F 293036465666727164534335
Precip" 3.252.934.013.853.584.034.304.413.883.813.154.08
Snow" 8.69.85.40.40.00.00.00.00.00.10.35.2

💨 Air Quality

EPA AQS 2023 — county-level monitoring data

Median AQI 39 — Good
78.6%
Good air days/yr
198
Max AQI recorded
144
PM2.5 days
221
Ozone days

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the cost of living in Pelham Manor, NY?

Pelham Manor has a cost index of 269 (100 = national average). It is 169% above the national average.

What is average rent in Pelham Manor, NY?

The median gross rent in Pelham Manor is $1,894 per month based on 2023 Census data.

What is the average home price in Pelham Manor?

The median home value in Pelham Manor is $1,075,300 according to 2023 Census ACS data.

What is the median income in Pelham Manor?

The median household income in Pelham Manor is $250,001 per year (2023 ACS 5-year estimates).

What is the sales tax in Pelham Manor, NY?

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

Is Pelham Manor, NY affordable?

Pelham Manor is above average in cost of living, with an index of 269 — about 169% higher than the national average.

What is the weather like in Pelham Manor?

Pelham Manor has average high temperatures of 63.5°F and average lows of 50.1°F. Annual precipitation is 45.3". Average annual snowfall is 29.8". Data from NOAA 1991–2020 Climate Normals.

Pelham Manor at a Glance

Population
5,648
Median Income
$250,001
Home Value
$1,075,300
Median Rent
$1,894/mo
Unemployment
4.9%
Avg High Temp
63.5°F
Sales Tax
8.5%
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