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Is East Patchogue, NY expensive to live in?

ExpensiveRent takes 35 cents of every $1 people earn here.
🏠 Rent per month (2026)$3,43296% higher than U.S. average
💵 Families earn per year (2026)$116,906about $9,742/month · 34% higher than U.S. average
🔑 House price$478,70044% higher than U.S. average

Rent here is among the highest 10% in the country. A typical house costs about 4.1 years of household income.

How much money do I need?

To rent here comfortably, you should earn about $137,280 a year. That is $66 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 311 of 343 cities from cheapest to most expensive.

East Patchogue
$3,432
Selden
$1,887
Merrick
$3,221
Massapequa
$2,903
Niskayuna
$1,989
Mineola
$3,200
North Amityville
$2,082

How much do households earn in East Patchogue?

Under $25k
8.1%
$25k–50k
10.2%
$50k–100k
33.9%
$100k–150k
24.8%
$150k+
18.6%

Share of households by yearly income. 43.4% of households earn $100,000 or more.

Rent by apartment size in East Patchogue

SizeEast PatchogueU.S. average
Studio$449$1,338
1 bedroom$2,135$1,324
2 bedrooms$2,326$1,509
3 bedrooms$3,461$1,698
4 bedrooms$3,438$2,098

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

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

Taxes and bills in East Patchogue

🏛️ Property tax$9,785a year · 2.04% of home value · U.S. $3,119
⚡ Electric bill$176a month (typical) · U.S. $156

Life in East Patchogue

Commute to work29.5 minU.S.: 26.4 min
College degree33.8%U.S.: 35.7%
Own their home73.4%U.S.: 65.2%
Below poverty line5.9%U.S.: 12.5%
Unemployment5.4%U.S.: 5.2%

Is it cheaper to rent or buy in East Patchogue?

Buying is cheaper month to month: about $110 a month less than renting.

Renting
$3,432
Owning
$3,322

Owning assumes a typical $478,700 home, 10% down, a 30-year loan at 6.5% and about 1.5% a year for taxes and insurance. You would also need $47,870 for the down payment.

Frequently asked questions

What is the average rent in East Patchogue, NY?

Renting in East Patchogue costs a median of about $3,432 a month in 2026, including utilities. The New York median is $2,177.

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

To keep rent under 30% of income, you need about $137,280 a year, or $66 an hour at a full-time job.

Is East Patchogue cheap or expensive?

East Patchogue is rated Expensive: rent takes 35.2% of the typical household income of $116,906. It ranks 311th cheapest of 343 New York cities we track.

How much are property taxes in East Patchogue?

The median homeowner in East Patchogue pays $9,785 a year in property taxes, about 2.04% of the median home value.

Is East Patchogue 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 Patchogue?

The median home value in East Patchogue is $478,700, about 4.1 times the typical yearly household income.

21,673 people live in East Patchogue. Numbers are typical (middle) values.