salaryRent here is among the highest 10% in the country. Household incomes are higher than in 98% of U.S. cities. A typical house costs about 4.7 years of household income. Commutes are long, about 41.3 minutes each way. Most homes (84.2%) are owned, so rentals can be hard to find. It is a highly educated city: 78% of adults have a college degree.
How much money do I need?
To rent here comfortably, you should earn about $140,040 a year. That is $67 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 327 of 343 cities from cheapest to most expensive.
How much do households earn in Bronxville?
Share of households by yearly income. 75.4% of households earn $100,000 or more.
Rent by apartment size in Bronxville
| Size | Bronxville | U.S. average |
|---|---|---|
| 1 bedroom | $2,679 | $1,324 |
| 2 bedrooms | $3,500+ | $1,509 |
| 4 bedrooms | $3,500+ | $2,098 |
Median monthly rent plus utilities for all renters, by number of bedrooms.
How expensive is Bronxville 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 Bronxville, so the New York figure is shown.
Taxes and bills in Bronxville
Life in Bronxville
Is it cheaper to rent or buy in Bronxville?
Renting is cheaper right now: about $4,097 a month less.
Owning assumes a typical $1,095,100 home, 10% down, a 30-year loan at 6.5% and about 1.5% a year for taxes and insurance. You would also need $109,510 for the down payment.
Frequently asked questions
What is the average rent in Bronxville, NY?
Renting in Bronxville costs a median of about $3,500+ a month in 2026, including utilities. The New York median is $2,177.
How much do I need to make to live in Bronxville?
To keep rent under 30% of income, you need about $140,040 a year, or $67 an hour at a full-time job.
Is Bronxville cheap or expensive?
Bronxville is rated Cheap: rent takes 18.0% of the typical household income of $232,756. It ranks 327th cheapest of 343 New York cities we track.
How much are property taxes in Bronxville?
The median homeowner in Bronxville pays $10,000+ a year in property taxes, about 0.91% of the median home value.
Is Bronxville 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 Bronxville?
The median home value in Bronxville is $1,095,100, about 4.7 times the typical yearly household income.
6,510 people live in Bronxville. Numbers are typical (middle) values.