Cost of Living in Village Green, NY

Population 3,518 · New York · Data vintage 2023

67
Cost Index
(100 = US avg)
Page updated: · Data vintage: 2023 ACS 5-Year
Sources: Census ACS·BLS·NOAA·EPA·Zillow · Methodology

Village Green 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.

Village Green sits roughly 11 miles northwest of Syracuse — close enough that regional housing and labor patterns are shaped largely by the larger market. Median home values run roughly 20% higher than Syracuse's $125,000.

Cost Overview

Housing 49
Rent 93

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

About the Cost of Living in Village Green

The median home value in Village Green is $149,800 — 51% below the national median of $305,000. Median rent runs $1,227/month, 7% lower than the national median of $1,314/month. The median household income of $58,059/year is 22% lower than the US median of $74,580. The local unemployment rate is 3.8%, 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 57.6°F and lows of 39.4°F, with about 127.8" of annual snowfall. Overall, Village Green has a cost of living index of 67 versus the US average of 100, meaning it is 33% less expensive.

🏠 Housing

Median Home Value
$149,800
51% below avg
Median Rent
$1,227/mo
7% below avg
Price-to-Rent Ratio
10.2x
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 48.5%
Renter-occupied 51.5%

💰 Estimated Monthly Budget

Rent median rent
$1,227
Groceries national estimate
$400
Utilities local estimate
$88
Transportation local gas prices
$126
Estimated Total $1,841/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
24.3 min
10% below avg
Gas Price
$3.145/gal
0% below avg
Work From Home
9.6%

Commute Mode

Drove alone
82.3%
Carpooled
6.5%
Public transit
0.6%
Work from home
9.6%

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
$58,059
22% below avg
Per Capita Income
$35,287
Unemployment Rate
3.8%
21% below avg
Poverty Rate
10.3%
Labor Force Participation
65.3%

🎓 Education

Bachelor's degree+ 21.6%
Graduate degree 16.1%

👥 Demographics

Median Age 35.9
Male median age 32.7
Female median age 37.8

🌤 Climate

NOAA 1991–2020 Climate Normals

Avg High
57.6°F
Avg Low
39.4°F
Annual Precip
39.9"
Annual Snowfall
127.8"
10° 30° 50° 70° 90° JFMAMJJASOND High Low Precip
Month JanFebMarAprMayJunJulAugSepOctNovDec
High °F 323442566977828073604837
Low °F 171825364757626053423324
Precip" 2.582.463.043.483.423.563.863.703.383.893.233.28
Snow" 34.030.319.83.00.10.00.00.00.00.29.830.6

💨 Air Quality

EPA AQS 2023 — county-level monitoring data

Median AQI 40 — Good
75.6%
Good air days/yr
258
Max AQI recorded
177
PM2.5 days
184
Ozone days

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the cost of living in Village Green, NY?

Village Green has a cost index of 67 (100 = national average). It is 33% below the national average.

What is average rent in Village Green, NY?

The median gross rent in Village Green is $1,227 per month based on 2023 Census data.

What is the average home price in Village Green?

The median home value in Village Green is $149,800 according to 2023 Census ACS data.

What is the median income in Village Green?

The median household income in Village Green is $58,059 per year (2023 ACS 5-year estimates).

What is the sales tax in Village Green, NY?

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

Is Village Green, NY affordable?

Yes, Village Green is generally considered affordable, with a cost of living index of 67 — about 33% below the US national average of 100.

What is the weather like in Village Green?

Village Green has average high temperatures of 57.6°F and average lows of 39.4°F. Annual precipitation is 39.9". Average annual snowfall is 127.8". Data from NOAA 1991–2020 Climate Normals.

Village Green at a Glance

Population
3,518
Median Income
$58,059
Home Value
$149,800
Median Rent
$1,227/mo
Unemployment
3.8%
Avg High Temp
57.6°F
Sales Tax
8.5%
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