salaryRent 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. Commutes are short, about 16.8 minutes. Most homes (78.6%) are owned, so rentals can be hard to find. It is a highly educated city: 56.2% of adults have a college degree.
How much money do I need?
To rent here comfortably, you should earn about $63,160 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 101 of 343 cities from cheapest to most expensive.
How much do households earn in Big Flats?
Share of households by yearly income. 35.9% of households earn $100,000 or more.
Rent by apartment size in Big Flats
| Size | Big Flats | U.S. average |
|---|---|---|
| 1 bedroom | $1,481 | $1,324 |
| 2 bedrooms | $1,672 | $1,509 |
Median monthly rent plus utilities for all renters, by number of bedrooms.
How expensive is Big Flats 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 Big Flats, so the New York figure is shown.
Taxes and bills in Big Flats
Life in Big Flats
Is it cheaper to rent or buy in Big Flats?
About the same. Renting and owning cost within $22 of each other each month.
Owning assumes a typical $224,400 home, 10% down, a 30-year loan at 6.5% and about 1.5% a year for taxes and insurance. You would also need $22,440 for the down payment.
Frequently asked questions
What is the average rent in Big Flats, NY?
Renting in Big Flats costs a median of about $1,579 a month in 2026, including utilities. The New York median is $2,177.
How much do I need to make to live in Big Flats?
To keep rent under 30% of income, you need about $63,160 a year, or $30 an hour at a full-time job.
Is Big Flats cheap or expensive?
Big Flats is rated Cheap: rent takes 19.7% of the typical household income of $96,295. It ranks 101st cheapest of 343 New York cities we track.
How much are property taxes in Big Flats?
The median homeowner in Big Flats pays $4,974 a year in property taxes, about 2.22% of the median home value.
Is Big Flats 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 Big Flats?
The median home value in Big Flats is $224,400, about 2.3 times the typical yearly household income.
5,651 people live in Big Flats. Numbers are typical (middle) values.