salaryRent here is among the highest 10% in the country. A typical house costs about 7.9 years of household income, so buying is hard for most locals. Commutes are long, about 33.7 minutes each way.
How much money do I need?
To rent here comfortably, you should earn about $143,760 a year. That is $69 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 332 of 343 cities from cheapest to most expensive.
How much do households earn in Cedarhurst?
Share of households by yearly income. 46.1% of households earn $100,000 or more.
Rent by apartment size in Cedarhurst
| Size | Cedarhurst | U.S. average |
|---|---|---|
| 1 bedroom | $2,000 | $1,324 |
| 2 bedrooms | $2,440 | $1,509 |
| 3 bedrooms | $3,316 | $1,698 |
Median monthly rent plus utilities for all renters, by number of bedrooms.
How expensive is Cedarhurst 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 Cedarhurst, so the New York figure is shown.
Taxes and bills in Cedarhurst
Life in Cedarhurst
Is it cheaper to rent or buy in Cedarhurst?
Renting is cheaper right now: about $2,386 a month less.
Owning assumes a typical $861,900 home, 10% down, a 30-year loan at 6.5% and about 1.5% a year for taxes and insurance. You would also need $86,190 for the down payment.
Frequently asked questions
What is the average rent in Cedarhurst, NY?
Renting in Cedarhurst costs a median of about $3,594 a month in 2026, including utilities. The New York median is $2,177.
How much do I need to make to live in Cedarhurst?
To keep rent under 30% of income, you need about $143,760 a year, or $69 an hour at a full-time job.
Is Cedarhurst cheap or expensive?
Cedarhurst is rated Expensive: rent takes 39.4% of the typical household income of $109,545. It ranks 332nd cheapest of 343 New York cities we track.
How much are property taxes in Cedarhurst?
The median homeowner in Cedarhurst pays $10,000+ a year in property taxes, about 1.16% of the median home value.
Is Cedarhurst 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 Cedarhurst?
The median home value in Cedarhurst is $861,900, about 7.9 times the typical yearly household income.
7,320 people live in Cedarhurst. Numbers are typical (middle) values.