Cost of Living in Tuxedo, NY

Population 3,083 · New York · Data vintage 2023

165
Cost Index
(100 = US avg)
Page updated: · Data vintage: 2023 ACS 5-Year
Sources: Census ACS·BLS·NOAA·EPA·Zillow · Methodology

Housing in Tuxedo sits 89% above the national median — $575,000 for the typical home — but median household incomes near $118,317 (59% above the US figure) soften the blow that similar pricing creates in lower-wage metros. An unemployment rate of 1.6% points to a labor market well on the tight side of the national distribution.

Geographically, Tuxedo sits roughly 25 miles north of Paterson. Median home values run roughly 72% higher than Paterson's $335,000.

Cost Overview

Housing 189
Rent 128

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

About the Cost of Living in Tuxedo

The median home value in Tuxedo is $575,300 — 89% above the national median of $305,000. Median rent runs $1,688/month, 28% higher than the national median of $1,314/month. The median household income of $118,317/year is 59% higher than the US median of $74,580. The local unemployment rate is 1.6%, 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 60.0°F and lows of 38.8°F. Overall, Tuxedo has a cost of living index of 165 versus the US average of 100, meaning it is 65% more expensive.

🏠 Housing

Median Home Value
$575,300
89% above avg
Median Rent
$1,688/mo
28% above avg
Price-to-Rent Ratio
28.4x
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 70.5%
Renter-occupied 29.4%

💰 Estimated Monthly Budget

Rent median rent
$1,688
Groceries national estimate
$400
Utilities local estimate
$88
Transportation local gas prices
$126
Estimated Total $2,302/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
45.8 min
70% above avg
Gas Price
$3.145/gal
0% below avg
Work From Home
15.8%

Commute Mode

Drove alone
67.9%
Carpooled
3.1%
Public transit
13.2%
Work from home
15.8%

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
$118,317
59% above avg
Per Capita Income
$63,012
Unemployment Rate
1.6%
66% below avg
Poverty Rate
7.4%
Labor Force Participation
60.9%

🎓 Education

Bachelor's degree+ 26.1%
Graduate degree 16.6%

👥 Demographics

Median Age 45.1
Male median age 44.1
Female median age 45.4

🌤 Climate

NOAA 1991–2020 Climate Normals

Avg High
60.0°F
Avg Low
38.8°F
Annual Precip
41"
10° 30° 50° 70° 90° JFMAMJJASOND High Low Precip
Month JanFebMarAprMayJunJulAugSepOctNovDec
High °F 353847607179848274625039
Low °F 171827364756615951403123
Precip" 2.442.443.253.503.354.333.304.403.893.683.043.37

💨 Air Quality

EPA AQS 2023 — county-level monitoring data

Median AQI 34 — Good
75.6%
Good air days/yr
185
Max AQI recorded
357
PM2.5 days
0
Ozone days

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the cost of living in Tuxedo, NY?

Tuxedo has a cost index of 165 (100 = national average). It is 65% above the national average.

What is average rent in Tuxedo, NY?

The median gross rent in Tuxedo is $1,688 per month based on 2023 Census data.

What is the average home price in Tuxedo?

The median home value in Tuxedo is $575,300 according to 2023 Census ACS data.

What is the median income in Tuxedo?

The median household income in Tuxedo is $118,317 per year (2023 ACS 5-year estimates).

What is the sales tax in Tuxedo, NY?

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

Is Tuxedo, NY affordable?

Tuxedo is above average in cost of living, with an index of 165 — about 65% higher than the national average.

What is the weather like in Tuxedo?

Tuxedo has average high temperatures of 60.0°F and average lows of 38.8°F. Annual precipitation is 41". Data from NOAA 1991–2020 Climate Normals.

Tuxedo at a Glance

Population
3,083
Median Income
$118,317
Home Value
$575,300
Median Rent
$1,688/mo
Unemployment
1.6%
Avg High Temp
60.0°F
Sales Tax
8.5%
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