Cost of Living in Port Ewen, NY

Population 3,402 · New York · Data vintage 2023

102
Cost Index
(100 = US avg)
Page updated: · Data vintage: 2023 ACS 5-Year
Sources: Census ACS·BLS·NOAA·EPA·Zillow · Methodology

Port Ewen 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. An unemployment rate of 2.1% points to a labor market well on the tight side of the national distribution.

Port Ewen is about 55 miles south of Albany, the nearest large metro — close enough that regional housing and labor patterns are shaped largely by the larger market. Median home values run roughly 21% higher than Albany's $223,000.

Cost Overview

Housing 89
Rent 122

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

About the Cost of Living in Port Ewen

The median home value in Port Ewen is $270,700 — 11% below the national median of $305,000. Median rent runs $1,598/month, 22% higher than the national median of $1,314/month. The median household income of $95,481/year is 28% higher than the US median of $74,580. The local unemployment rate is 2.1%, 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 59.5°F and lows of 37.8°F. Overall, Port Ewen has a cost of living index of 102 versus the US average of 100, meaning it is 2% more expensive.

🏠 Housing

Median Home Value
$270,700
11% below avg
Zillow Home Value
$193,688
Zillow ZHVI
Median Rent
$1,598/mo
22% above avg
Price-to-Rent Ratio
14.1x
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 89.7%
Renter-occupied 10.3%

💰 Estimated Monthly Budget

Rent median rent
$1,598
Groceries national estimate
$400
Utilities local estimate
$88
Transportation local gas prices
$126
Estimated Total $2,212/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
25.2 min
7% below avg
Gas Price
$3.145/gal
0% below avg
Work From Home
5.4%

Commute Mode

Drove alone
77.3%
Carpooled
9.9%
Public transit
3.6%
Walked
2.1%
Work from home
5.4%

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
$95,481
28% above avg
Per Capita Income
$56,388
Unemployment Rate
2.1%
56% below avg
Poverty Rate
7.1%
Labor Force Participation
58.8%

🎓 Education

Bachelor's degree+ 12.4%
Graduate degree 10.6%

👥 Demographics

Median Age 53.5
Male median age 51.9
Female median age 54.9

🌤 Climate

NOAA 1991–2020 Climate Normals

Avg High
59.5°F
Avg Low
37.8°F
Annual Precip
45.8"
10° 30° 50° 70° 90° JFMAMJJASOND High Low Precip
Month JanFebMarAprMayJunJulAugSepOctNovDec
High °F 353847607078838074625040
Low °F 161826354654595850393123
Precip" 3.313.073.683.493.454.063.784.594.614.203.464.05

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the cost of living in Port Ewen, NY?

Port Ewen has a cost index of 102 (100 = national average). It is 2% above the national average.

What is average rent in Port Ewen, NY?

The median gross rent in Port Ewen is $1,598 per month based on 2023 Census data.

What is the average home price in Port Ewen?

The median home value in Port Ewen is $270,700 according to Zillow and Census data.

What is the median income in Port Ewen?

The median household income in Port Ewen is $95,481 per year (2023 ACS 5-year estimates).

What is the sales tax in Port Ewen, NY?

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

Is Port Ewen, NY affordable?

Port Ewen is near the national average in terms of cost of living, with an index of 102 (100 = US average).

What is the weather like in Port Ewen?

Port Ewen has average high temperatures of 59.5°F and average lows of 37.8°F. Annual precipitation is 45.8". Data from NOAA 1991–2020 Climate Normals.

Port Ewen at a Glance

Population
3,402
Median Income
$95,481
Home Value
$270,700
Median Rent
$1,598/mo
Unemployment
2.1%
Avg High Temp
59.5°F
Sales Tax
8.5%
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