salaryRent is higher than in 80% of U.S. cities. Household incomes are higher than in 93% of U.S. cities. A typical house costs about 3.5 years of household income. Commutes are long, about 38.5 minutes each way. Most homes (89.4%) are owned, so rentals can be hard to find.
How much money do I need?
To rent here comfortably, you should earn about $92,960 a year. That is $45 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 194 of 343 cities from cheapest to most expensive.
How much do households earn in Jefferson Valley-Yorktown?
Share of households by yearly income. 60.7% of households earn $100,000 or more.
Rent by apartment size in Jefferson Valley-Yorktown
| Size | Jefferson Valley-Yorktown | U.S. average |
|---|---|---|
| 1 bedroom | $2,050 | $1,324 |
| 2 bedrooms | $2,444 | $1,509 |
| 3 bedrooms | $3,736 | $1,698 |
Median monthly rent plus utilities for all renters, by number of bedrooms.
How expensive is Jefferson Valley-Yorktown 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 Jefferson Valley-Yorktown, so the New York figure is shown.
Taxes and bills in Jefferson Valley-Yorktown
Life in Jefferson Valley-Yorktown
Is it cheaper to rent or buy in Jefferson Valley-Yorktown?
Renting is cheaper right now: about $1,782 a month less.
Owning assumes a typical $591,800 home, 10% down, a 30-year loan at 6.5% and about 1.5% a year for taxes and insurance. You would also need $59,180 for the down payment.
Frequently asked questions
What is the average rent in Jefferson Valley-Yorktown, NY?
Renting in Jefferson Valley-Yorktown costs a median of about $2,324 a month in 2026, including utilities. The New York median is $2,177.
How much do I need to make to live in Jefferson Valley-Yorktown?
To keep rent under 30% of income, you need about $92,960 a year, or $45 an hour at a full-time job.
Is Jefferson Valley-Yorktown cheap or expensive?
Jefferson Valley-Yorktown is rated Cheap: rent takes 16.5% of the typical household income of $169,414. It ranks 194th cheapest of 343 New York cities we track.
How much are property taxes in Jefferson Valley-Yorktown?
The median homeowner in Jefferson Valley-Yorktown pays $10,000+ a year in property taxes, about 1.69% of the median home value.
Is Jefferson Valley-Yorktown 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 Jefferson Valley-Yorktown?
The median home value in Jefferson Valley-Yorktown is $591,800, about 3.5 times the typical yearly household income.
14,154 people live in Jefferson Valley-Yorktown. Numbers are typical (middle) values.