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Is Firthcliffe, NY expensive to live in?

OKRent takes 23 cents of every $1 people earn here.
🏠 Rent per month (2026)$2,05717% higher than U.S. average
💵 Families earn per year (2026)$109,198about $9,100/month · 25% higher than U.S. average
🔑 House price$407,40022% higher than U.S. average

Rent is higher than in 72% of U.S. cities. A typical house costs about 3.7 years of household income.

How much money do I need?

To rent here comfortably, you should earn about $82,280 a year. That is $40 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 151 of 343 cities from cheapest to most expensive.

Firthcliffe
$2,057
Malone
$907
Country Knolls
$1,320
North Hills
$3,500+
Blauvelt
$2,659
East Quogue
$2,568
Fairport
$1,285

How much do households earn in Firthcliffe?

Under $25k
6.2%
$25k–50k
15.6%
$50k–100k
34.1%
$100k–150k
23.3%
$150k+
17.0%

Share of households by yearly income. 40.3% of households earn $100,000 or more.

Rent by apartment size in Firthcliffe

SizeFirthcliffeU.S. average
1 bedroom$1,604$1,324
2 bedrooms$2,007$1,509
3 bedrooms$2,444$1,698

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

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

Taxes and bills in Firthcliffe

🏛️ Property tax$8,823a year · 2.17% of home value · U.S. $3,119
⚡ Electric bill$191a month (typical) · U.S. $156

Life in Firthcliffe

Commute to work25.6 minU.S.: 26.4 min
College degree49.1%U.S.: 35.7%
Own their home65.3%U.S.: 65.2%
Below poverty line7.4%U.S.: 12.5%
Unemployment2.9%U.S.: 5.2%

Is it cheaper to rent or buy in Firthcliffe?

Renting is cheaper right now: about $770 a month less.

Renting
$2,057
Owning
$2,827

Owning assumes a typical $407,400 home, 10% down, a 30-year loan at 6.5% and about 1.5% a year for taxes and insurance. You would also need $40,740 for the down payment.

Frequently asked questions

What is the average rent in Firthcliffe, NY?

Renting in Firthcliffe costs a median of about $2,057 a month in 2026, including utilities. The New York median is $2,177.

How much do I need to make to live in Firthcliffe?

To keep rent under 30% of income, you need about $82,280 a year, or $40 an hour at a full-time job.

Is Firthcliffe cheap or expensive?

Firthcliffe is rated OK: rent takes 22.6% of the typical household income of $109,198. It ranks 151st cheapest of 343 New York cities we track.

How much are property taxes in Firthcliffe?

The median homeowner in Firthcliffe pays $8,823 a year in property taxes, about 2.17% of the median home value.

Is Firthcliffe 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 Firthcliffe?

The median home value in Firthcliffe is $407,400, about 3.7 times the typical yearly household income.

5,432 people live in Firthcliffe. Numbers are typical (middle) values.