salaryRent is lower than in 59% 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 18.5 minutes.
How much money do I need?
To rent here comfortably, you should earn about $59,400 a year. That is $29 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 87 of 343 cities from cheapest to most expensive.
How much do households earn in Kenmore?
Share of households by yearly income. 26.8% of households earn $100,000 or more.
Rent by apartment size in Kenmore
| Size | Kenmore | U.S. average |
|---|---|---|
| Studio | $1,007 | $1,338 |
| 1 bedroom | $819 | $1,324 |
| 2 bedrooms | $1,349 | $1,509 |
| 3 bedrooms | $1,352 | $1,698 |
| 4 bedrooms | $1,875 | $2,098 |
Median monthly rent plus utilities for all renters, by number of bedrooms.
How expensive is Kenmore 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 Kenmore, so the New York figure is shown.
Taxes and bills in Kenmore
Life in Kenmore
Is it cheaper to rent or buy in Kenmore?
About the same. Renting and owning cost within $38 of each other each month.
Owning assumes a typical $208,600 home, 10% down, a 30-year loan at 6.5% and about 1.5% a year for taxes and insurance. You would also need $20,860 for the down payment.
Frequently asked questions
What is the average rent in Kenmore, NY?
Renting in Kenmore costs a median of about $1,485 a month in 2026, including utilities. The New York median is $2,177.
How much do I need to make to live in Kenmore?
To keep rent under 30% of income, you need about $59,400 a year, or $29 an hour at a full-time job.
Is Kenmore cheap or expensive?
Kenmore is rated OK: rent takes 21.3% of the typical household income of $83,734. It ranks 87th cheapest of 343 New York cities we track.
How much are property taxes in Kenmore?
The median homeowner in Kenmore pays $4,687 a year in property taxes, about 2.25% of the median home value.
Is Kenmore 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 Kenmore?
The median home value in Kenmore is $208,600, about 2.5 times the typical yearly household income.
15,044 people live in Kenmore. Numbers are typical (middle) values.