salaryRent is higher than in 64% of U.S. cities. A typical house costs under 3 years of household income, which is easy by U.S. standards. Commutes are short, about 18 minutes. It is a highly educated city: 58.1% of adults have a college degree.
How much money do I need?
To rent here comfortably, you should earn about $76,520 a year. That is $37 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 133 of 343 cities from cheapest to most expensive.
How much do households earn in Harris Hill?
Share of households by yearly income. 35.4% of households earn $100,000 or more.
Rent by apartment size in Harris Hill
| Size | Harris Hill | U.S. average |
|---|---|---|
| 1 bedroom | $1,892 | $1,324 |
| 2 bedrooms | $2,098 | $1,509 |
| 3 bedrooms | $1,484 | $1,698 |
Median monthly rent plus utilities for all renters, by number of bedrooms.
How expensive is Harris Hill 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 Harris Hill, so the New York figure is shown.
Taxes and bills in Harris Hill
Life in Harris Hill
Is it cheaper to rent or buy in Harris Hill?
Renting is cheaper right now: about $325 a month less.
Owning assumes a typical $322,600 home, 10% down, a 30-year loan at 6.5% and about 1.5% a year for taxes and insurance. You would also need $32,260 for the down payment.
Frequently asked questions
What is the average rent in Harris Hill, NY?
Renting in Harris Hill costs a median of about $1,913 a month in 2026, including utilities. The New York median is $2,177.
How much do I need to make to live in Harris Hill?
To keep rent under 30% of income, you need about $76,520 a year, or $37 an hour at a full-time job.
Is Harris Hill cheap or expensive?
Harris Hill is rated OK: rent takes 21.1% of the typical household income of $108,800. It ranks 133rd cheapest of 343 New York cities we track.
How much are property taxes in Harris Hill?
The median homeowner in Harris Hill pays $5,343 a year in property taxes, about 1.66% of the median home value.
Is Harris Hill 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 Harris Hill?
The median home value in Harris Hill is $322,600, about 3.0 times the typical yearly household income.
6,069 people live in Harris Hill. Numbers are typical (middle) values.