salaryRent is higher than in 89% of U.S. cities. Household incomes are higher than in 99% of U.S. cities. A typical house costs about 3.6 years of household income. Commutes are long, about 37.2 minutes each way. Most homes (82.8%) are owned, so rentals can be hard to find. It is a highly educated city: 77% of adults have a college degree.
How much money do I need?
To rent here comfortably, you should earn about $107,400 a year. That is $52 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 255 of 343 cities from cheapest to most expensive.
How much do households earn in Briarcliff Manor?
Share of households by yearly income. 74.9% of households earn $100,000 or more.
Rent by apartment size in Briarcliff Manor
| Size | Briarcliff Manor | U.S. average |
|---|---|---|
| Studio | $2,087 | $1,338 |
| 1 bedroom | $2,523 | $1,324 |
| 2 bedrooms | $3,500+ | $1,509 |
Median monthly rent plus utilities for all renters, by number of bedrooms.
How expensive is Briarcliff Manor 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 Briarcliff Manor, so the New York figure is shown.
Taxes and bills in Briarcliff Manor
Life in Briarcliff Manor
Is it cheaper to rent or buy in Briarcliff Manor?
Renting is cheaper right now: about $3,423 a month less.
Owning assumes a typical $880,300 home, 10% down, a 30-year loan at 6.5% and about 1.5% a year for taxes and insurance. You would also need $88,030 for the down payment.
Frequently asked questions
What is the average rent in Briarcliff Manor, NY?
Renting in Briarcliff Manor costs a median of about $2,685 a month in 2026, including utilities. The New York median is $2,177.
How much do I need to make to live in Briarcliff Manor?
To keep rent under 30% of income, you need about $107,400 a year, or $52 an hour at a full-time job.
Is Briarcliff Manor cheap or expensive?
Briarcliff Manor is rated Cheap: rent takes 13.0% of the typical household income of $247,766. It ranks 255th cheapest of 343 New York cities we track.
How much are property taxes in Briarcliff Manor?
The median homeowner in Briarcliff Manor pays $10,000+ a year in property taxes, about 1.14% of the median home value.
Is Briarcliff Manor 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 Briarcliff Manor?
The median home value in Briarcliff Manor is $880,300, about 3.6 times the typical yearly household income.
7,519 people live in Briarcliff Manor. Numbers are typical (middle) values.