salaryRent is higher than in 70% of U.S. cities. Incomes are on the low side for rents this high, so budgets feel tight. A typical house costs about 3.5 years of household income. Most homes (83.7%) are owned, so rentals can be hard to find.
How much money do I need?
To rent here comfortably, you should earn about $80,680 a year. That is $39 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 149 of 343 cities from cheapest to most expensive.
How much do households earn in Calverton?
Share of households by yearly income. 21.3% of households earn $100,000 or more.
Rent by apartment size in Calverton
| Size | Calverton | U.S. average |
|---|---|---|
| 2 bedrooms | $1,701 | $1,509 |
| 3 bedrooms | $2,572 | $1,698 |
Median monthly rent plus utilities for all renters, by number of bedrooms.
How expensive is Calverton 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 Calverton, so the New York figure is shown.
Taxes and bills in Calverton
Life in Calverton
Is it cheaper to rent or buy in Calverton?
Buying is cheaper month to month: about $427 a month less than renting.
Owning assumes a typical $229,200 home, 10% down, a 30-year loan at 6.5% and about 1.5% a year for taxes and insurance. You would also need $22,920 for the down payment.
Frequently asked questions
What is the average rent in Calverton, NY?
Renting in Calverton costs a median of about $2,017 a month in 2026, including utilities. The New York median is $2,177.
How much do I need to make to live in Calverton?
To keep rent under 30% of income, you need about $80,680 a year, or $39 an hour at a full-time job.
Is Calverton cheap or expensive?
Calverton is rated Expensive: rent takes 37.1% of the typical household income of $65,187. It ranks 149th cheapest of 343 New York cities we track.
How much are property taxes in Calverton?
The median homeowner in Calverton pays $3,701 a year in property taxes, about 1.61% of the median home value.
Is Calverton 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 Calverton?
The median home value in Calverton is $229,200, about 3.5 times the typical yearly household income.
5,618 people live in Calverton. Numbers are typical (middle) values.