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Is Brockport, NY expensive to live in?

CheapRent takes 17 cents of every $1 people earn here.
🏠 Rent per month (2026)$1,09837% lower than U.S. average
💵 Families earn per year (2026)$75,350about $6,279/month · 13% lower than U.S. average
🔑 House price$157,70053% lower than U.S. average

Rent is lower than in 82% 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 19.7 minutes.

How much money do I need?

To rent here comfortably, you should earn about $43,920 a year. That is $21 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 27 of 343 cities from cheapest to most expensive.

Brockport
$1,098
$1,138
$3,500+
$1,269

How much do households earn in Brockport?

Under $25k
15.9%
$25k–50k
20.9%
$50k–100k
40.4%
$100k–150k
6.5%
$150k+
10.0%

Share of households by yearly income. 16.5% of households earn $100,000 or more.

Rent by apartment size in Brockport

SizeBrockportU.S. average
Studio$732$1,338
1 bedroom$915$1,324
2 bedrooms$1,423$1,509
3 bedrooms$1,480$1,698
4 bedrooms$1,301$2,098

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

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

Taxes and bills in Brockport

🏛️ Property tax$5,238a year · 3.32% of home value · U.S. $3,119
⚡ Electric bill$105a month (typical) · U.S. $156

Life in Brockport

Commute to work19.7 minU.S.: 26.4 min
College degree34.4%U.S.: 35.7%
Own their home47%U.S.: 65.2%
Below poverty line16.1%U.S.: 12.5%
Unemployment2.7%U.S.: 5.2%

Is it cheaper to rent or buy in Brockport?

About the same. Renting and owning cost within $4 of each other each month.

Renting
$1,098
Owning
$1,094

Owning assumes a typical $157,700 home, 10% down, a 30-year loan at 6.5% and about 1.5% a year for taxes and insurance. You would also need $15,770 for the down payment.

Frequently asked questions

What is the average rent in Brockport, NY?

Renting in Brockport costs a median of about $1,098 a month in 2026, including utilities. The New York median is $2,177.

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

To keep rent under 30% of income, you need about $43,920 a year, or $21 an hour at a full-time job.

Is Brockport cheap or expensive?

Brockport is rated Cheap: rent takes 17.5% of the typical household income of $75,350. It ranks 27th cheapest of 343 New York cities we track.

How much are property taxes in Brockport?

The median homeowner in Brockport pays $5,238 a year in property taxes, about 3.32% of the median home value.

Is Brockport 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 Brockport?

The median home value in Brockport is $157,700, about 2.1 times the typical yearly household income.

7,277 people live in Brockport. Numbers are typical (middle) values.