salaryRent here is among the highest 10% in the country. Household incomes are higher than in 93% of U.S. cities. A typical house costs about 3.7 years of household income. Commutes are long, about 33.5 minutes each way. Most homes (88.5%) are owned, so rentals can be hard to find.
How much money do I need?
To rent here comfortably, you should earn about $111,520 a year. That is $54 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 258 of 343 cities from cheapest to most expensive.
How much do households earn in East Northport?
Share of households by yearly income. 60.3% of households earn $100,000 or more.
Rent by apartment size in East Northport
| Size | East Northport | U.S. average |
|---|---|---|
| 1 bedroom | $1,945 | $1,324 |
| 2 bedrooms | $2,397 | $1,509 |
| 3 bedrooms | $3,063 | $1,698 |
Median monthly rent plus utilities for all renters, by number of bedrooms.
How expensive is East Northport 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 East Northport, so the New York figure is shown.
Taxes and bills in East Northport
Life in East Northport
Is it cheaper to rent or buy in East Northport?
Renting is cheaper right now: about $1,540 a month less.
Owning assumes a typical $623,800 home, 10% down, a 30-year loan at 6.5% and about 1.5% a year for taxes and insurance. You would also need $62,380 for the down payment.
Frequently asked questions
What is the average rent in East Northport, NY?
Renting in East Northport costs a median of about $2,788 a month in 2026, including utilities. The New York median is $2,177.
How much do I need to make to live in East Northport?
To keep rent under 30% of income, you need about $111,520 a year, or $54 an hour at a full-time job.
Is East Northport cheap or expensive?
East Northport is rated Cheap: rent takes 19.7% of the typical household income of $170,038. It ranks 258th cheapest of 343 New York cities we track.
How much are property taxes in East Northport?
The median homeowner in East Northport pays $10,000+ a year in property taxes, about 1.60% of the median home value.
Is East Northport 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 Northport?
The median home value in East Northport is $623,800, about 3.7 times the typical yearly household income.
19,700 people live in East Northport. Numbers are typical (middle) values.