Cost of Living in Wynantskill, NY

Population 3,675 · New York · Data vintage 2023

93
Cost Index
(100 = US avg)
Page updated: · Data vintage: 2023 ACS 5-Year
Sources: Census ACS·BLS·NOAA·EPA·Zillow · Methodology

Wynantskill 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. An unemployment rate of 0.2% points to a labor market well on the tight side of the national distribution.

Wynantskill sits roughly 8 miles east of Albany — close enough that regional housing and labor patterns are shaped largely by the larger market. Median home values run roughly 29% higher than Albany's $223,000.

Cost Overview

Housing 94
Rent 91

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

About the Cost of Living in Wynantskill

The median home value in Wynantskill is $286,900 — 6% below the national median of $305,000. Median rent runs $1,202/month, 9% lower than the national median of $1,314/month. The median household income of $107,045/year is 44% higher than the US median of $74,580. The local unemployment rate is 0.2%, 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 59.4°F and lows of 39.4°F, with about 59.2" of annual snowfall. Overall, Wynantskill has a cost of living index of 93 versus the US average of 100, meaning it is 7% less expensive.

🏠 Housing

Median Home Value
$286,900
6% below avg
Zillow Home Value
$374,113
Zillow ZHVI
Median Rent
$1,202/mo
9% below avg
Price-to-Rent Ratio
19.9x
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 75.4%
Renter-occupied 24.6%

💰 Estimated Monthly Budget

Rent median rent
$1,202
Groceries national estimate
$400
Utilities local estimate
$88
Transportation local gas prices
$126
Estimated Total $1,816/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
22.5 min
17% below avg
Gas Price
$3.145/gal
0% below avg
Work From Home
20.4%

Commute Mode

Drove alone
72.8%
Carpooled
6.1%
Walked
0.5%
Work from home
20.4%

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
$107,045
44% above avg
Per Capita Income
$49,247
Unemployment Rate
0.2%
95% below avg
Poverty Rate
4.4%
Labor Force Participation
69.0%

🎓 Education

Bachelor's degree+ 25.7%
Graduate degree 14.3%

👥 Demographics

Median Age 43.8
Male median age 44.3
Female median age 42.8

🌤 Climate

NOAA 1991–2020 Climate Normals

Avg High
59.4°F
Avg Low
39.4°F
Annual Precip
40.7"
Annual Snowfall
59.2"
10° 30° 50° 70° 90° JFMAMJJASOND High Low Precip
Month JanFebMarAprMayJunJulAugSepOctNovDec
High °F 333645597179848274624938
Low °F 161826374857626153413223
Precip" 2.602.283.093.113.414.054.553.763.733.852.993.26
Snow" 15.613.712.01.60.10.00.00.00.00.32.613.3

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the cost of living in Wynantskill, NY?

Wynantskill has a cost index of 93 (100 = national average). It is 7% below the national average.

What is average rent in Wynantskill, NY?

The median gross rent in Wynantskill is $1,202 per month based on 2023 Census data.

What is the average home price in Wynantskill?

The median home value in Wynantskill is $286,900 according to Zillow and Census data.

What is the median income in Wynantskill?

The median household income in Wynantskill is $107,045 per year (2023 ACS 5-year estimates).

What is the sales tax in Wynantskill, NY?

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

Is Wynantskill, NY affordable?

Wynantskill is near the national average in terms of cost of living, with an index of 93 (100 = US average).

What is the weather like in Wynantskill?

Wynantskill has average high temperatures of 59.4°F and average lows of 39.4°F. Annual precipitation is 40.7". Average annual snowfall is 59.2". Data from NOAA 1991–2020 Climate Normals.

Wynantskill at a Glance

Population
3,675
Median Income
$107,045
Home Value
$286,900
Median Rent
$1,202/mo
Unemployment
0.2%
Avg High Temp
59.4°F
Sales Tax
8.5%
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