Cost of Living in Tarrytown, NY

Population 11,752 · New York · Data vintage 2023

189
Cost Index
(100 = US avg)
Page updated: · Data vintage: 2023 ACS 5-Year
Sources: Census ACS·BLS·NOAA·EPA·Zillow · Methodology

Tarrytown's housing market reflects its status as a high-earning metro: $640,000 for a typical home, 110% above the US median, paired with household incomes around $109,732 that put it in the upper third of the state.

Located 8 miles north of Yonkers, Tarrytown falls within that metro's commuting orbit. Median home values run roughly 34% higher than Yonkers' $478,000.

Cost Overview

Housing 210
Rent 157

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

About the Cost of Living in Tarrytown

The median home value in Tarrytown is $639,700 — 110% above the national median of $305,000. Median rent runs $2,065/month, 57% higher than the national median of $1,314/month. The median household income of $109,732/year is 47% higher than the US median of $74,580. The local unemployment rate is 4.6%, 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 60.6°F and lows of 43.4°F. Overall, Tarrytown has a cost of living index of 189 versus the US average of 100, meaning it is 89% more expensive.

🏠 Housing

Median Home Value
$639,700
110% above avg
Zillow Home Value
$828,453
Zillow ZHVI
Median Rent
$2,065/mo
57% above avg
Price-to-Rent Ratio
25.8x
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 60.0%
Renter-occupied 40.0%

💰 Estimated Monthly Budget

Rent median rent
$2,065
Groceries national estimate
$400
Utilities local estimate
$88
Transportation local gas prices
$126
Estimated Total $2,679/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
35.3 min
31% above avg
Gas Price
$3.145/gal
0% below avg
Work From Home
20.5%

Commute Mode

Drove alone
54.2%
Carpooled
7.8%
Public transit
12.9%
Walked
4.2%
Bicycle
0.3%
Work from home
20.5%

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
$109,732
47% above avg
Per Capita Income
$77,646
Unemployment Rate
4.6%
4% below avg
Poverty Rate
7.2%
Labor Force Participation
66.3%

🎓 Education

Bachelor's degree+ 29.9%
Graduate degree 32.5%

👥 Demographics

Median Age 42.9
Male median age 38.1
Female median age 48.8

🌤 Climate

NOAA 1991–2020 Climate Normals

Avg High
60.6°F
Avg Low
43.4°F
Annual Precip
47.8"
20° 38° 55° 73° 90° JFMAMJJASOND High Low Precip
Month JanFebMarAprMayJunJulAugSepOctNovDec
High °F 374048596978838174635242
Low °F 222431405059656457463628
Precip" 3.202.534.114.203.944.254.074.364.944.333.644.18

💨 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 Tarrytown, NY?

Tarrytown has a cost index of 189 (100 = national average). It is 89% above the national average.

What is average rent in Tarrytown, NY?

The median gross rent in Tarrytown is $2,065 per month based on 2023 Census data.

What is the average home price in Tarrytown?

The median home value in Tarrytown is $639,700 according to Zillow and Census data.

What is the median income in Tarrytown?

The median household income in Tarrytown is $109,732 per year (2023 ACS 5-year estimates).

What is the sales tax in Tarrytown, NY?

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

Is Tarrytown, NY affordable?

Tarrytown is above average in cost of living, with an index of 189 — about 89% higher than the national average.

What is the weather like in Tarrytown?

Tarrytown has average high temperatures of 60.6°F and average lows of 43.4°F. Annual precipitation is 47.8". Data from NOAA 1991–2020 Climate Normals.

Tarrytown at a Glance

Population
11,752
Median Income
$109,732
Home Value
$639,700
Median Rent
$2,065/mo
Unemployment
4.6%
Avg High Temp
60.6°F
Sales Tax
8.5%
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