salaryRent is higher than in 72% of U.S. cities. Household incomes are higher than in 97% of U.S. cities. A typical house costs about 4.1 years of household income. Commutes are long, about 41.3 minutes each way. Most homes (79.8%) are owned, so rentals can be hard to find. It is a highly educated city: 73.6% of adults have a college degree.
How much money do I need?
To rent here comfortably, you should earn about $82,840 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 157 of 343 cities from cheapest to most expensive.
How much do households earn in Hastings-on-Hudson?
Share of households by yearly income. 67.4% of households earn $100,000 or more.
Rent by apartment size in Hastings-on-Hudson
| Size | Hastings-on-Hudson | U.S. average |
|---|---|---|
| 1 bedroom | $1,985 | $1,324 |
| 2 bedrooms | $2,279 | $1,509 |
| 3 bedrooms | $2,107 | $1,698 |
Median monthly rent plus utilities for all renters, by number of bedrooms.
How expensive is Hastings-on-Hudson 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 Hastings-on-Hudson, so the New York figure is shown.
Taxes and bills in Hastings-on-Hudson
Life in Hastings-on-Hudson
Is it cheaper to rent or buy in Hastings-on-Hudson?
Renting is cheaper right now: about $3,932 a month less.
Owning assumes a typical $865,200 home, 10% down, a 30-year loan at 6.5% and about 1.5% a year for taxes and insurance. You would also need $86,520 for the down payment.
Frequently asked questions
What is the average rent in Hastings-on-Hudson, NY?
Renting in Hastings-on-Hudson costs a median of about $2,071 a month in 2026, including utilities. The New York median is $2,177.
How much do I need to make to live in Hastings-on-Hudson?
To keep rent under 30% of income, you need about $82,840 a year, or $40 an hour at a full-time job.
Is Hastings-on-Hudson cheap or expensive?
Hastings-on-Hudson is rated Cheap: rent takes 11.9% of the typical household income of $208,820. It ranks 157th cheapest of 343 New York cities we track.
How much are property taxes in Hastings-on-Hudson?
The median homeowner in Hastings-on-Hudson pays $10,000+ a year in property taxes, about 1.16% of the median home value.
Is Hastings-on-Hudson 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 Hastings-on-Hudson?
The median home value in Hastings-on-Hudson is $865,200, about 4.1 times the typical yearly household income.
8,434 people live in Hastings-on-Hudson. Numbers are typical (middle) values.