salaryRent is lower than in 70% of U.S. cities. That makes it a rare mix of above-average pay and below-average rent. A typical house costs under 3 years of household income, which is easy by U.S. standards. It is a highly educated city: 61.7% of adults have a college degree.
How much money do I need?
To rent here comfortably, you should earn about $51,400 a year. That is $25 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 56 of 343 cities from cheapest to most expensive.
How much do households earn in Fairport?
Share of households by yearly income. 46.2% of households earn $100,000 or more.
Rent by apartment size in Fairport
| Size | Fairport | U.S. average |
|---|---|---|
| 1 bedroom | $1,269 | $1,324 |
| 2 bedrooms | $1,324 | $1,509 |
Median monthly rent plus utilities for all renters, by number of bedrooms.
How expensive is Fairport 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 Fairport, so the New York figure is shown.
Taxes and bills in Fairport
Life in Fairport
Is it cheaper to rent or buy in Fairport?
Renting is cheaper right now: about $645 a month less.
Owning assumes a typical $278,100 home, 10% down, a 30-year loan at 6.5% and about 1.5% a year for taxes and insurance. You would also need $27,810 for the down payment.
Frequently asked questions
What is the average rent in Fairport, NY?
Renting in Fairport costs a median of about $1,285 a month in 2026, including utilities. The New York median is $2,177.
How much do I need to make to live in Fairport?
To keep rent under 30% of income, you need about $51,400 a year, or $25 an hour at a full-time job.
Is Fairport cheap or expensive?
Fairport is rated Cheap: rent takes 13.4% of the typical household income of $115,409. It ranks 56th cheapest of 343 New York cities we track.
How much are property taxes in Fairport?
The median homeowner in Fairport pays $8,683 a year in property taxes, about 3.12% of the median home value.
Is Fairport 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 Fairport?
The median home value in Fairport is $278,100, about 2.4 times the typical yearly household income.
5,403 people live in Fairport. Numbers are typical (middle) values.