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Is Blauvelt, NY expensive to live in?

CheapRent takes 17 cents of every $1 people earn here.
🏠 Rent per month (2026)$2,65952% higher than U.S. average
💵 Families earn per year (2026)$187,934about $15,661/month · 116% higher than U.S. average
🔑 House price$644,60094% higher than U.S. average

Rent is higher than in 89% of U.S. cities. Household incomes are higher than in 96% of U.S. cities. A typical house costs about 3.4 years of household income. Commutes are long, about 41.9 minutes each way. Most homes (97.4%) are owned, so rentals can be hard to find. It is a highly educated city: 55.5% of adults have a college degree.

How much money do I need?

To rent here comfortably, you should earn about $106,360 a year. That is $51 an hour at a full-time job.

Is rent cheaper than other New York cities?

No. Rent here is more expensive than in most of New York. It is number 251 of 343 cities from cheapest to most expensive.

Blauvelt
$2,659
East Quogue
$2,568
Fairport
$1,285
North Hills
$3,500+
Malone
$907
Firthcliffe
$2,057
West Hills
$3,243

How much do households earn in Blauvelt?

Under $25k
7.2%
$25k–50k
3.9%
$50k–100k
27.7%
$100k–150k
14.0%
$150k+
47.1%

Share of households by yearly income. 61.1% of households earn $100,000 or more.

How expensive is Blauvelt 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 Blauvelt, so the New York figure is shown.

Taxes and bills in Blauvelt

🏛️ Property tax$10,000+a year · 1.55% of home value · U.S. $3,119
⚡ Electric bill$271a month (typical) · U.S. $156

Life in Blauvelt

Commute to work41.9 minU.S.: 26.4 min
College degree55.5%U.S.: 35.7%
Own their home97.4%U.S.: 65.2%
Below poverty line6.6%U.S.: 12.5%
Unemployment6.7%U.S.: 5.2%

Is it cheaper to rent or buy in Blauvelt?

Renting is cheaper right now: about $1,814 a month less.

Renting
$2,659
Owning
$4,473

Owning assumes a typical $644,600 home, 10% down, a 30-year loan at 6.5% and about 1.5% a year for taxes and insurance. You would also need $64,460 for the down payment.

Frequently asked questions

What is the average rent in Blauvelt, NY?

Renting in Blauvelt costs a median of about $2,659 a month in 2026, including utilities. The New York median is $2,177.

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

To keep rent under 30% of income, you need about $106,360 a year, or $51 an hour at a full-time job.

Is Blauvelt cheap or expensive?

Blauvelt is rated Cheap: rent takes 17.0% of the typical household income of $187,934. It ranks 251st cheapest of 343 New York cities we track.

How much are property taxes in Blauvelt?

The median homeowner in Blauvelt pays $10,000+ a year in property taxes, about 1.55% of the median home value.

Is Blauvelt 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 Blauvelt?

The median home value in Blauvelt is $644,600, about 3.4 times the typical yearly household income.

5,406 people live in Blauvelt. Numbers are typical (middle) values.