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Is Hewlett, NY expensive to live in?

CheapRent takes 18 cents of every $1 people earn here.
🏠 Rent per month (2026)$2,28130% higher than U.S. average
💵 Families earn per year (2026)$151,815about $12,651/month · 74% higher than U.S. average
🔑 House price$654,50097% higher than U.S. average

Rent is higher than in 79% of U.S. cities. Household incomes are higher than in 90% of U.S. cities. A typical house costs about 4.3 years of household income. Commutes are long, about 41.7 minutes each way. Most homes (84.4%) are owned, so rentals can be hard to find. It is a highly educated city: 65.1% of adults have a college degree.

How much money do I need?

To rent here comfortably, you should earn about $91,240 a year. That is $44 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 188 of 343 cities from cheapest to most expensive.

Hewlett
$2,281
Herkimer
$906
Great Neck Plaza
$3,500+
Ilion
$1,205
Williston Park
$2,395
Briarcliff Manor
$2,685
Port Jefferson Station
$2,654

How much do households earn in Hewlett?

Under $25k
4.6%
$25k–50k
14.6%
$50k–100k
19.2%
$100k–150k
27.1%
$150k+
33.2%

Share of households by yearly income. 60.3% of households earn $100,000 or more.

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

Taxes and bills in Hewlett

🏛️ Property tax$10,000+a year · 1.53% of home value · U.S. $3,119
⚡ Electric bill$188a month (typical) · U.S. $156

Life in Hewlett

Commute to work41.7 minU.S.: 26.4 min
College degree65.1%U.S.: 35.7%
Own their home84.4%U.S.: 65.2%
Below poverty line6.7%U.S.: 12.5%
Unemployment2.5%U.S.: 5.2%

Is it cheaper to rent or buy in Hewlett?

Renting is cheaper right now: about $2,260 a month less.

Renting
$2,281
Owning
$4,541

Owning assumes a typical $654,500 home, 10% down, a 30-year loan at 6.5% and about 1.5% a year for taxes and insurance. You would also need $65,450 for the down payment.

Frequently asked questions

What is the average rent in Hewlett, NY?

Renting in Hewlett costs a median of about $2,281 a month in 2026, including utilities. The New York median is $2,177.

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

To keep rent under 30% of income, you need about $91,240 a year, or $44 an hour at a full-time job.

Is Hewlett cheap or expensive?

Hewlett is rated Cheap: rent takes 18.0% of the typical household income of $151,815. It ranks 188th cheapest of 343 New York cities we track.

How much are property taxes in Hewlett?

The median homeowner in Hewlett pays $10,000+ a year in property taxes, about 1.53% of the median home value.

Is Hewlett 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 Hewlett?

The median home value in Hewlett is $654,500, about 4.3 times the typical yearly household income.

7,570 people live in Hewlett. Numbers are typical (middle) values.