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Is Baldwinsville, NY expensive to live in?

OKRent takes 23 cents of every $1 people earn here.
🏠 Rent per month (2026)$1,57810% lower than U.S. average
💵 Families earn per year (2026)$83,304about $6,942/month · 4% lower than U.S. average
🔑 House price$219,90034% lower than U.S. average

Rent is lower than in 53% of U.S. cities. A typical house costs under 3 years of household income, which is easy by U.S. standards.

How much money do I need?

To rent here comfortably, you should earn about $63,120 a year. That is $30 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 100 of 343 cities from cheapest to most expensive.

Baldwinsville
$1,578
Manhasset
$1,790
Colonie
$2,190
Geneseo
$1,269
Port Jefferson Station
$2,654
Great Neck Plaza
$3,500+
Ilion
$1,205

How much do households earn in Baldwinsville?

Under $25k
17.7%
$25k–50k
15.0%
$50k–100k
38.0%
$100k–150k
15.9%
$150k+
9.9%

Share of households by yearly income. 25.8% of households earn $100,000 or more.

Rent by apartment size in Baldwinsville

SizeBaldwinsvilleU.S. average
1 bedroom$659$1,324
2 bedrooms$1,448$1,509
3 bedrooms$1,917$1,698
4 bedrooms$1,687$2,098

Median monthly rent plus utilities for all renters, by number of bedrooms.

How expensive is Baldwinsville overall?

Everyday prices in New York overall are 8% above the U.S. average (index 107.9, U.S. = 100).

Housing
122
Goods (food, clothes…)
107
Utilities
134
Other services
104
U.S. average
100

Source: U.S. Bureau of Economic Analysis, Regional Price Parities 2024. City-level data is not published for Baldwinsville, so the New York figure is shown.

Taxes and bills in Baldwinsville

🏛️ Property tax$5,815a year · 2.64% of home value · U.S. $3,119
⚡ Electric bill$154a month (typical) · U.S. $156

Life in Baldwinsville

Commute to work25.7 minU.S.: 26.4 min
College degree42.5%U.S.: 35.7%
Own their home51.6%U.S.: 65.2%
Below poverty line10.6%U.S.: 12.5%
Unemployment5%U.S.: 5.2%

Is it cheaper to rent or buy in Baldwinsville?

Buying is cheaper month to month: about $52 a month less than renting.

Renting
$1,578
Owning
$1,526

Owning assumes a typical $219,900 home, 10% down, a 30-year loan at 6.5% and about 1.5% a year for taxes and insurance. You would also need $21,990 for the down payment.

Frequently asked questions

What is the average rent in Baldwinsville, NY?

Renting in Baldwinsville costs a median of about $1,578 a month in 2026, including utilities. The New York median is $2,177.

How much do I need to make to live in Baldwinsville?

To keep rent under 30% of income, you need about $63,120 a year, or $30 an hour at a full-time job.

Is Baldwinsville cheap or expensive?

Baldwinsville is rated OK: rent takes 22.7% of the typical household income of $83,304. It ranks 100th cheapest of 343 New York cities we track.

How much are property taxes in Baldwinsville?

The median homeowner in Baldwinsville pays $5,815 a year in property taxes, about 2.64% of the median home value.

Is Baldwinsville 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 Baldwinsville?

The median home value in Baldwinsville is $219,900, about 2.6 times the typical yearly household income.

7,715 people live in Baldwinsville. Numbers are typical (middle) values.