Cost of Living in Roessleville, NY

Population 11,327 · New York · Data vintage 2023

90
Cost Index
(100 = US avg)
Page updated: · Data vintage: 2023 ACS 5-Year
Sources: Census ACS·BLS·NOAA·EPA·Zillow · Methodology

Roessleville 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.

Roessleville is part of the immediate Albany metro area — close enough that regional housing and labor patterns are shaped largely by the larger market. Median home values run roughly 12% higher than Albany's $223,000.

Cost Overview

Housing 82
Rent 104

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

About the Cost of Living in Roessleville

The median home value in Roessleville is $249,100 — 18% below the national median of $305,000. Median rent runs $1,362/month, 4% higher than the national median of $1,314/month. The median household income of $87,022/year is 17% higher than the US median of $74,580. The local unemployment rate is 3.5%, 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 59.4°F and lows of 39.4°F, with about 59.2" of annual snowfall. Overall, Roessleville has a cost of living index of 90 versus the US average of 100, meaning it is 10% less expensive.

🏠 Housing

Median Home Value
$249,100
18% below avg
Median Rent
$1,362/mo
4% above avg
Price-to-Rent Ratio
15.2x
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 70.4%
Renter-occupied 29.6%

💰 Estimated Monthly Budget

Rent median rent
$1,362
Groceries national estimate
$400
Utilities local estimate
$88
Transportation local gas prices
$126
Estimated Total $1,976/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
21.1 min
22% below avg
Gas Price
$3.145/gal
0% below avg
Work From Home
11.6%

Commute Mode

Drove alone
69.8%
Carpooled
11.8%
Public transit
3.9%
Walked
2.1%
Work from home
11.6%

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
$87,022
17% above avg
Per Capita Income
$45,439
Unemployment Rate
3.5%
26% below avg
Poverty Rate
6.4%
Labor Force Participation
71.2%

🎓 Education

Bachelor's degree+ 22.0%
Graduate degree 13.8%

👥 Demographics

Median Age 41.3
Male median age 42.6
Female median age 40.2

🌤 Climate

NOAA 1991–2020 Climate Normals

Avg High
59.4°F
Avg Low
39.4°F
Annual Precip
40.7"
Annual Snowfall
59.2"
10° 30° 50° 70° 90° JFMAMJJASOND High Low Precip
Month JanFebMarAprMayJunJulAugSepOctNovDec
High °F 333645597179848274624938
Low °F 161826374857626153413223
Precip" 2.602.283.093.113.414.054.553.763.733.852.993.26
Snow" 15.613.712.01.60.10.00.00.00.00.32.613.3

💨 Air Quality

EPA AQS 2023 — county-level monitoring data

Median AQI 42 — Good
67.1%
Good air days/yr
186
Max AQI recorded
250
PM2.5 days
115
Ozone days

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the cost of living in Roessleville, NY?

Roessleville has a cost index of 90 (100 = national average). It is 10% below the national average.

What is average rent in Roessleville, NY?

The median gross rent in Roessleville is $1,362 per month based on 2023 Census data.

What is the average home price in Roessleville?

The median home value in Roessleville is $249,100 according to 2023 Census ACS data.

What is the median income in Roessleville?

The median household income in Roessleville is $87,022 per year (2023 ACS 5-year estimates).

What is the sales tax in Roessleville, NY?

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

Is Roessleville, NY affordable?

Roessleville is near the national average in terms of cost of living, with an index of 90 (100 = US average).

What is the weather like in Roessleville?

Roessleville has average high temperatures of 59.4°F and average lows of 39.4°F. Annual precipitation is 40.7". Average annual snowfall is 59.2". Data from NOAA 1991–2020 Climate Normals.

Roessleville at a Glance

Population
11,327
Median Income
$87,022
Home Value
$249,100
Median Rent
$1,362/mo
Unemployment
3.5%
Avg High Temp
59.4°F
Sales Tax
8.5%
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