salaryRent is lower than in 69% of U.S. cities. A typical house costs about 6.9 years of household income, so buying is hard for most locals. Most homes (79.2%) are owned, so rentals can be hard to find.
How much money do I need?
To rent here comfortably, you should earn about $52,120 a year. That is $25 an hour at a full-time job.
Is rent cheaper than other New York cities?
Yes. Rent here is cheaper than in most of New York. It is number 61 of 343 cities from cheapest to most expensive.
How much do households earn in Airmont?
Share of households by yearly income. 38.8% of households earn $100,000 or more.
Rent by apartment size in Airmont
| Size | Airmont | U.S. average |
|---|---|---|
| 1 bedroom | $1,432 | $1,324 |
| 2 bedrooms | $948 | $1,509 |
| 4 bedrooms | $3,586 | $2,098 |
Median monthly rent plus utilities for all renters, by number of bedrooms.
How expensive is Airmont overall?
Everyday prices in New York overall are 8% above the U.S. average (index 107.9, U.S. = 100).
Source: U.S. Bureau of Economic Analysis, Regional Price Parities 2024. City-level data is not published for Airmont, so the New York figure is shown.
Taxes and bills in Airmont
Life in Airmont
Is it cheaper to rent or buy in Airmont?
Renting is cheaper right now: about $3,628 a month less.
Owning assumes a typical $710,700 home, 10% down, a 30-year loan at 6.5% and about 1.5% a year for taxes and insurance. You would also need $71,070 for the down payment.
Frequently asked questions
What is the average rent in Airmont, NY?
Renting in Airmont costs a median of about $1,303 a month in 2026, including utilities. The New York median is $2,177.
How much do I need to make to live in Airmont?
To keep rent under 30% of income, you need about $52,120 a year, or $25 an hour at a full-time job.
Is Airmont cheap or expensive?
Airmont is rated Cheap: rent takes 15.3% of the typical household income of $102,427. It ranks 61st cheapest of 343 New York cities we track.
How much are property taxes in Airmont?
The median homeowner in Airmont pays $10,000+ a year in property taxes, about 1.41% of the median home value.
Is Airmont more expensive than the national average?
Overall prices in New York are 8% above the U.S. average, according to the U.S. Bureau of Economic Analysis.
How much does a house cost in Airmont?
The median home value in Airmont is $710,700, about 6.9 times the typical yearly household income.
10,205 people live in Airmont. Numbers are typical (middle) values.