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Is Hilton, NY expensive to live in?

CheapRent takes 18 cents of every $1 people earn here.
🏠 Rent per month (2026)$1,42219% lower than U.S. average
💵 Families earn per year (2026)$94,236about $7,853/month · 8% higher than U.S. average
🔑 House price$190,80043% lower than U.S. average

Rent is lower than in 62% of U.S. cities. A typical house costs under 3 years of household income, which is easy by U.S. standards.

How much money do I need?

To rent here comfortably, you should earn about $56,880 a year. That is $27 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 80 of 343 cities from cheapest to most expensive.

Hilton
$1,422
Mattydale
$1,283
East Aurora
$1,974
East Hampton North
$2,167
Harris Hill
$1,913
Centerport
$3,500+
Hudson
$1,759

How much do households earn in Hilton?

Under $25k
17.8%
$25k–50k
21.1%
$50k–100k
33.4%
$100k–150k
21.7%
$150k+
6.1%

Share of households by yearly income. 27.8% of households earn $100,000 or more.

Rent by apartment size in Hilton

SizeHiltonU.S. average
1 bedroom$886$1,324
2 bedrooms$1,474$1,509
3 bedrooms$1,423$1,698

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

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

Taxes and bills in Hilton

🏛️ Property tax$4,629a year · 2.43% of home value · U.S. $3,119
⚡ Electric bill$175a month (typical) · U.S. $156

Life in Hilton

Commute to work22.7 minU.S.: 26.4 min
College degree27%U.S.: 35.7%
Own their home60.4%U.S.: 65.2%
Below poverty line12.6%U.S.: 12.5%
Unemployment6.2%U.S.: 5.2%

Is it cheaper to rent or buy in Hilton?

Buying is cheaper month to month: about $98 a month less than renting.

Renting
$1,422
Owning
$1,324

Owning assumes a typical $190,800 home, 10% down, a 30-year loan at 6.5% and about 1.5% a year for taxes and insurance. You would also need $19,080 for the down payment.

Frequently asked questions

What is the average rent in Hilton, NY?

Renting in Hilton costs a median of about $1,422 a month in 2026, including utilities. The New York median is $2,177.

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

To keep rent under 30% of income, you need about $56,880 a year, or $27 an hour at a full-time job.

Is Hilton cheap or expensive?

Hilton is rated Cheap: rent takes 18.1% of the typical household income of $94,236. It ranks 80th cheapest of 343 New York cities we track.

How much are property taxes in Hilton?

The median homeowner in Hilton pays $4,629 a year in property taxes, about 2.43% of the median home value.

Is Hilton 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 Hilton?

The median home value in Hilton is $190,800, about 2.0 times the typical yearly household income.

5,968 people live in Hilton. Numbers are typical (middle) values.