Cost of Living in Tuckahoe, NY

Population 6,990 · New York · Data vintage 2023

187
Cost Index
(100 = US avg)
Page updated: · Data vintage: 2023 ACS 5-Year
Sources: Census ACS·BLS·NOAA·EPA·Zillow · Methodology

Home prices in Tuckahoe run well above the national baseline, with a median of $626,000, though local incomes keep the cost-to-earnings ratio tighter than in coastal metros with comparable sticker prices. Median household earnings of $127,344 place the city among the better-paid New York metros.

Located <5 miles east of Yonkers, Tuckahoe falls within that metro's commuting orbit. Median home values run roughly 31% higher than Yonkers' $478,000.

Cost Overview

Housing 205
Rent 159

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

About the Cost of Living in Tuckahoe

The median home value in Tuckahoe is $625,600 — 105% above the national median of $305,000. Median rent runs $2,092/month, 59% higher than the national median of $1,314/month. The median household income of $127,344/year is 71% higher than the US median of $74,580. The local unemployment rate is 3.3%, 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, Tuckahoe has a cost of living index of 187 versus the US average of 100, meaning it is 87% more expensive.

🏠 Housing

Median Home Value
$625,600
105% above avg
Zillow Home Value
$204,478
Zillow ZHVI
Median Rent
$2,092/mo
59% above avg
Zillow Rent
$4,400/mo
Zillow ZORI
Price-to-Rent Ratio
24.9x
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 42.8%
Renter-occupied 57.3%

💰 Estimated Monthly Budget

Rent median rent
$2,092
Groceries national estimate
$400
Utilities local estimate
$88
Transportation local gas prices
$126
Estimated Total $2,706/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
44.4 min
64% above avg
Gas Price
$3.145/gal
0% below avg
Work From Home
25.6%

Commute Mode

Drove alone
44.8%
Carpooled
8.8%
Public transit
20.1%
Work from home
25.6%

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
$127,344
71% above avg
Per Capita Income
$68,198
Unemployment Rate
3.3%
31% below avg
Poverty Rate
7.2%
Labor Force Participation
70.2%

🎓 Education

Bachelor's degree+ 31.1%
Graduate degree 26.2%

👥 Demographics

Median Age 43.5
Male median age 40.9
Female median age 46.3

🌤 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 Tuckahoe, NY?

Tuckahoe has a cost index of 187 (100 = national average). It is 87% above the national average.

What is average rent in Tuckahoe, NY?

The median gross rent in Tuckahoe is $2,092 per month based on 2023 Census data.

What is the average home price in Tuckahoe?

The median home value in Tuckahoe is $625,600 according to Zillow and Census data.

What is the median income in Tuckahoe?

The median household income in Tuckahoe is $127,344 per year (2023 ACS 5-year estimates).

What is the sales tax in Tuckahoe, NY?

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

Is Tuckahoe, NY affordable?

Tuckahoe is above average in cost of living, with an index of 187 — about 87% higher than the national average.

What is the weather like in Tuckahoe?

Tuckahoe 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.

Tuckahoe at a Glance

Population
6,990
Median Income
$127,344
Home Value
$625,600
Median Rent
$2,092/mo
Unemployment
3.3%
Avg High Temp
60.6°F
Sales Tax
8.5%
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