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Is Hillcrest, NY expensive to live in?

OKRent takes 22 cents of every $1 people earn here.
🏠 Rent per month (2026)$2,84362% higher than U.S. average
💵 Families earn per year (2026)$152,870about $12,739/month · 76% higher than U.S. average
🔑 House price$567,40071% higher than U.S. average

Rent here is among the highest 10% in the country. Household incomes are higher than in 90% 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 $113,720 a year. That is $55 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 264 of 343 cities from cheapest to most expensive.

Hillcrest
$2,843
Mahopac
$2,131
Center Moriches
$2,546
South Lockport
$785
Newark
$1,080
Glens Falls North
$1,333
Springs
$3,677

How much do households earn in Hillcrest?

Under $25k
8.3%
$25k–50k
5.6%
$50k–100k
26.4%
$100k–150k
35.4%
$150k+
24.5%

Share of households by yearly income. 59.8% of households earn $100,000 or more.

Rent by apartment size in Hillcrest

SizeHillcrestU.S. average
2 bedrooms$2,016$1,509
4 bedrooms$3,199$2,098

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

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

Taxes and bills in Hillcrest

🏛️ Property tax$10,000+a year · 1.76% of home value · U.S. $3,119
⚡ Electric bill$278a month (typical) · U.S. $156

Life in Hillcrest

Commute to work29.6 minU.S.: 26.4 min
College degree30.7%U.S.: 35.7%
Own their home72.3%U.S.: 65.2%
Below poverty line14.3%U.S.: 12.5%
Unemployment5.3%U.S.: 5.2%

Is it cheaper to rent or buy in Hillcrest?

Renting is cheaper right now: about $1,094 a month less.

Renting
$2,843
Owning
$3,937

Owning assumes a typical $567,400 home, 10% down, a 30-year loan at 6.5% and about 1.5% a year for taxes and insurance. You would also need $56,740 for the down payment.

Frequently asked questions

What is the average rent in Hillcrest, NY?

Renting in Hillcrest costs a median of about $2,843 a month in 2026, including utilities. The New York median is $2,177.

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

To keep rent under 30% of income, you need about $113,720 a year, or $55 an hour at a full-time job.

Is Hillcrest cheap or expensive?

Hillcrest is rated OK: rent takes 22.3% of the typical household income of $152,870. It ranks 264th cheapest of 343 New York cities we track.

How much are property taxes in Hillcrest?

The median homeowner in Hillcrest pays $10,000+ a year in property taxes, about 1.76% of the median home value.

Is Hillcrest 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 Hillcrest?

The median home value in Hillcrest is $567,400, about 3.7 times the typical yearly household income.

9,071 people live in Hillcrest. Numbers are typical (middle) values.