Cost of Living in Whitesboro, NY
Population 3,643 · New York · Data vintage 2023
(100 = US avg)
At $47,201, median household incomes in Whitesboro land roughly 37% below the US median, a gap that tends to persist across local labor-market indicators. At 6.1%, the local unemployment rate runs well above the US figure, pointing to structural rather than cyclical labor-market issues.
Whitesboro is about 45 miles east of Syracuse, the nearest large metro — close enough that regional housing and labor patterns are shaped largely by the larger market. Median home values run roughly 11% higher than Syracuse's $125,000.
Cost Overview
Scale: 100 = US national average. Green < 90, Red > 110.
About the Cost of Living in Whitesboro
The median home value in Whitesboro is $138,400 — 55% below the national median of $305,000. Median rent runs $851/month, 35% lower than the national median of $1,314/month. The median household income of $47,201/year is 37% lower than the US median of $74,580. The local unemployment rate is 6.1%, 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 56.0°F and lows of 37.4°F. Overall, Whitesboro has a cost of living index of 53 versus the US average of 100, meaning it is 47% less expensive.
Whitesboro has limited residential data
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🏠 Housing
HUD Fair Market Rents by Bedroom
💰 Estimated Monthly Budget
Estimates based on median data and national averages. Actual costs vary.
🛒 Food & Groceries
National BLS average prices (2023). Local prices may vary.
🚗 Transportation
Commute Mode
⚡ Utilities
📋 Taxes
💼 Income & Employment
🎓 Education
👥 Demographics
🌤 Climate
NOAA 1991–2020 Climate Normals
| Month | Jan | Feb | Mar | Apr | May | Jun | Jul | Aug | Sep | Oct | Nov | Dec |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| High °F | 30 | 32 | 41 | 55 | 68 | 76 | 81 | 79 | 72 | 59 | 46 | 35 |
| Low °F | 14 | 15 | 23 | 35 | 46 | 55 | 60 | 58 | 51 | 41 | 31 | 21 |
| Precip" | 2.65 | 2.26 | 3.02 | 3.91 | 3.88 | 4.47 | 4.18 | 4.68 | 3.47 | 4.29 | 3.63 | 3.56 |
💨 Air Quality
EPA AQS 2023 — county-level monitoring data
🏫 Schools
NCES CCD 2019 — public school district data
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the cost of living in Whitesboro, NY?
Whitesboro has a cost index of 53 (100 = national average). It is 47% below the national average.
What is average rent in Whitesboro, NY?
The median gross rent in Whitesboro is $851 per month based on 2023 Census data.
What is the average home price in Whitesboro?
The median home value in Whitesboro is $138,400 according to Zillow and Census data.
What is the median income in Whitesboro?
The median household income in Whitesboro is $47,201 per year (2023 ACS 5-year estimates).
What is the sales tax in Whitesboro, NY?
The combined state and local sales tax rate in Whitesboro is 8.5%. The New York state income tax top rate is 10.9%.
Is Whitesboro, NY affordable?
Yes, Whitesboro is generally considered affordable, with a cost of living index of 53 — about 47% below the US national average of 100.
What is the weather like in Whitesboro?
Whitesboro has average high temperatures of 56.0°F and average lows of 37.4°F. Annual precipitation is 44". Data from NOAA 1991–2020 Climate Normals.
Whitesboro at a Glance
- Population
- 3,643
- Median Income
- $47,201
- Home Value
- $138,400
- Median Rent
- $851/mo
- Unemployment
- 6.1%
- Avg High Temp
- 56.0°F
- Sales Tax
- 8.5%
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