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Is Centerport, NY expensive to live in?

CheapRent takes 20 cents of every $1 people earn here.
🏠 Rent per month (2026)$3,500+100% higher than U.S. average
💵 Families earn per year (2026)$210,693about $17,558/month · 142% higher than U.S. average
🔑 House price$740,200122% higher than U.S. average

Rent 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 3.5 years of household income. Commutes are long, about 35.8 minutes each way. Most homes (96.2%) are owned, so rentals can be hard to find. It is a highly educated city: 70.6% 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 329 of 343 cities from cheapest to most expensive.

Centerport
$3,500+
Harris Hill
$1,913
East Hampton North
$2,167
East Aurora
$1,974
Mattydale
$1,283
Hilton
$1,422
Wesley Hills
$2,059

How much do households earn in Centerport?

Under $25k
3.0%
$25k–50k
5.1%
$50k–100k
21.2%
$100k–150k
22.4%
$150k+
49.2%

Share of households by yearly income. 71.5% of households earn $100,000 or more.

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

Taxes and bills in Centerport

🏛️ Property tax$10,000+a year · 1.35% of home value · U.S. $3,119
⚡ Electric bill$219a month (typical) · U.S. $156

Life in Centerport

Commute to work35.8 minU.S.: 26.4 min
College degree70.6%U.S.: 35.7%
Own their home96.2%U.S.: 65.2%
Below poverty line3.9%U.S.: 12.5%
Unemployment6.7%U.S.: 5.2%

Is it cheaper to rent or buy in Centerport?

Renting is cheaper right now: about $1,635 a month less.

Renting
$3,500+
Owning
$5,136

Owning assumes a typical $740,200 home, 10% down, a 30-year loan at 6.5% and about 1.5% a year for taxes and insurance. You would also need $74,020 for the down payment.

Frequently asked questions

What is the average rent in Centerport, NY?

Renting in Centerport 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 Centerport?

To keep rent under 30% of income, you need about $140,040 a year, or $67 an hour at a full-time job.

Is Centerport cheap or expensive?

Centerport is rated Cheap: rent takes 19.9% of the typical household income of $210,693. It ranks 329th cheapest of 343 New York cities we track.

How much are property taxes in Centerport?

The median homeowner in Centerport pays $10,000+ a year in property taxes, about 1.35% of the median home value.

Is Centerport 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 Centerport?

The median home value in Centerport is $740,200, about 3.5 times the typical yearly household income.

6,072 people live in Centerport. Numbers are typical (middle) values.