Cost of Living in Sloatsburg, NY

Population 3,029 · New York · Data vintage 2023

147
Cost Index
(100 = US avg)
Page updated: · Data vintage: 2023 ACS 5-Year
Sources: Census ACS·BLS·NOAA·EPA·Zillow · Methodology

Under 25,000 residents gives Sloatsburg a small-town character that shows up in every data point below — from the commute patterns to the rental inventory. A typical home runs $426,000.

Geographically, Sloatsburg sits roughly 15 miles north of Paterson. Median home values run roughly 27% higher than Paterson's $335,000.

Cost Overview

Housing 140
Rent 159

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

About the Cost of Living in Sloatsburg

The median home value in Sloatsburg is $426,100 — 40% above the national median of $305,000. Median rent runs $2,089/month, 59% higher than the national median of $1,314/month. The median household income of $104,444/year is 40% higher than the US median of $74,580. The local unemployment rate is 5.4%, 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 62.4°F and lows of 43.8°F. Overall, Sloatsburg has a cost of living index of 147 versus the US average of 100, meaning it is 47% more expensive.

🏠 Housing

Median Home Value
$426,100
40% above avg
Zillow Home Value
$271,723
Zillow ZHVI
Median Rent
$2,089/mo
59% above avg
Price-to-Rent Ratio
17.0x
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 91.1%
Renter-occupied 8.9%

💰 Estimated Monthly Budget

Rent median rent
$2,089
Groceries national estimate
$400
Utilities local estimate
$88
Transportation local gas prices
$126
Estimated Total $2,703/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
42.6 min
58% above avg
Gas Price
$3.145/gal
0% below avg
Work From Home
11.3%

Commute Mode

Drove alone
68.5%
Carpooled
8.7%
Public transit
9.5%
Walked
0.4%
Work from home
11.3%

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
$104,444
40% above avg
Per Capita Income
$50,503
Unemployment Rate
5.4%
12% above avg
Poverty Rate
4.5%
Labor Force Participation
62.9%

🎓 Education

Bachelor's degree+ 19.9%
Graduate degree 19.5%

👥 Demographics

Median Age 43.1
Male median age 42.2
Female median age 44.6

🌤 Climate

NOAA 1991–2020 Climate Normals

Avg High
62.4°F
Avg Low
43.8°F
Annual Precip
44.9"
20° 38° 55° 73° 90° JFMAMJJASOND High Low Precip
Month JanFebMarAprMayJunJulAugSepOctNovDec
High °F 384149627281858476655343
Low °F 232431415160666457453528
Precip" 3.042.554.073.713.394.274.334.493.723.973.304.04

💨 Air Quality

EPA AQS 2023 — county-level monitoring data

Median AQI 38 — Good
79.3%
Good air days/yr
197
Max AQI recorded
141
PM2.5 days
222
Ozone days

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the cost of living in Sloatsburg, NY?

Sloatsburg has a cost index of 147 (100 = national average). It is 47% above the national average.

What is average rent in Sloatsburg, NY?

The median gross rent in Sloatsburg is $2,089 per month based on 2023 Census data.

What is the average home price in Sloatsburg?

The median home value in Sloatsburg is $426,100 according to Zillow and Census data.

What is the median income in Sloatsburg?

The median household income in Sloatsburg is $104,444 per year (2023 ACS 5-year estimates).

What is the sales tax in Sloatsburg, NY?

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

Is Sloatsburg, NY affordable?

Sloatsburg is above average in cost of living, with an index of 147 — about 47% higher than the national average.

What is the weather like in Sloatsburg?

Sloatsburg has average high temperatures of 62.4°F and average lows of 43.8°F. Annual precipitation is 44.9". Data from NOAA 1991–2020 Climate Normals.

Sloatsburg at a Glance

Population
3,029
Median Income
$104,444
Home Value
$426,100
Median Rent
$2,089/mo
Unemployment
5.4%
Avg High Temp
62.4°F
Sales Tax
8.5%
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