salaryRent is lower than in 76% 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 19.8 minutes.
How much money do I need?
To rent here comfortably, you should earn about $48,200 a year. That is $23 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 36 of 343 cities from cheapest to most expensive.
How much do households earn in Ilion?
Share of households by yearly income. 16.5% of households earn $100,000 or more.
Rent by apartment size in Ilion
| Size | Ilion | U.S. average |
|---|---|---|
| 1 bedroom | $467 | $1,324 |
| 2 bedrooms | $1,095 | $1,509 |
| 3 bedrooms | $865 | $1,698 |
| 4 bedrooms | $1,850 | $2,098 |
Median monthly rent plus utilities for all renters, by number of bedrooms.
How expensive is Ilion 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 Ilion, so the New York figure is shown.
Taxes and bills in Ilion
Life in Ilion
Is it cheaper to rent or buy in Ilion?
Buying is cheaper month to month: about $451 a month less than renting.
Owning assumes a typical $108,700 home, 10% down, a 30-year loan at 6.5% and about 1.5% a year for taxes and insurance. You would also need $10,870 for the down payment.
Frequently asked questions
What is the average rent in Ilion, NY?
Renting in Ilion costs a median of about $1,205 a month in 2026, including utilities. The New York median is $2,177.
How much do I need to make to live in Ilion?
To keep rent under 30% of income, you need about $48,200 a year, or $23 an hour at a full-time job.
Is Ilion cheap or expensive?
Ilion is rated OK: rent takes 21.3% of the typical household income of $67,776. It ranks 36th cheapest of 343 New York cities we track.
How much are property taxes in Ilion?
The median homeowner in Ilion pays $2,958 a year in property taxes, about 2.72% of the median home value.
Is Ilion 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 Ilion?
The median home value in Ilion is $108,700, about 1.6 times the typical yearly household income.
7,593 people live in Ilion. Numbers are typical (middle) values.