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Is East Glenville, NY expensive to live in?

OKRent takes 21 cents of every $1 people earn here.
🏠 Rent per month (2026)$1,8445% higher than U.S. average
💵 Families earn per year (2026)$104,170about $8,681/month · 20% higher than U.S. average
🔑 House price$296,20011% lower than U.S. average

Rent is higher than in 60% of U.S. cities. A typical house costs under 3 years of household income, which is easy by U.S. standards.

How much money do I need?

To rent here comfortably, you should earn about $73,760 a year. That is $35 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 126 of 343 cities from cheapest to most expensive.

East Glenville
$1,844
North Wantagh
$1,517
Tarrytown
$2,626
Elwood
$2,277
Miller Place
$1,293
Babylon
$2,678
Inwood
$1,750

How much do households earn in East Glenville?

Under $25k
5.6%
$25k–50k
19.8%
$50k–100k
34.3%
$100k–150k
23.8%
$150k+
14.0%

Share of households by yearly income. 37.7% of households earn $100,000 or more.

Rent by apartment size in East Glenville

SizeEast GlenvilleU.S. average
1 bedroom$1,237$1,324
2 bedrooms$1,799$1,509
3 bedrooms$2,402$1,698

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

How expensive is East Glenville 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 East Glenville, so the New York figure is shown.

Taxes and bills in East Glenville

🏛️ Property tax$6,207a year · 2.10% of home value · U.S. $3,119
⚡ Electric bill$172a month (typical) · U.S. $156

Life in East Glenville

Commute to work25.3 minU.S.: 26.4 min
College degree44.9%U.S.: 35.7%
Own their home66.5%U.S.: 65.2%
Below poverty line4.9%U.S.: 12.5%
Unemployment5.5%U.S.: 5.2%

Is it cheaper to rent or buy in East Glenville?

Renting is cheaper right now: about $211 a month less.

Renting
$1,844
Owning
$2,055

Owning assumes a typical $296,200 home, 10% down, a 30-year loan at 6.5% and about 1.5% a year for taxes and insurance. You would also need $29,620 for the down payment.

Frequently asked questions

What is the average rent in East Glenville, NY?

Renting in East Glenville costs a median of about $1,844 a month in 2026, including utilities. The New York median is $2,177.

How much do I need to make to live in East Glenville?

To keep rent under 30% of income, you need about $73,760 a year, or $35 an hour at a full-time job.

Is East Glenville cheap or expensive?

East Glenville is rated OK: rent takes 21.2% of the typical household income of $104,170. It ranks 126th cheapest of 343 New York cities we track.

How much are property taxes in East Glenville?

The median homeowner in East Glenville pays $6,207 a year in property taxes, about 2.10% of the median home value.

Is East Glenville 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 East Glenville?

The median home value in East Glenville is $296,200, about 2.8 times the typical yearly household income.

11,914 people live in East Glenville. Numbers are typical (middle) values.