salaryRent is lower than in 50% of U.S. cities. A typical house costs about 4.7 years of household income. Commutes are long, about 36.9 minutes each way. Most homes (83.2%) are owned, so rentals can be hard to find.
How much money do I need?
To rent here comfortably, you should earn about $65,880 a year. That is $32 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 107 of 343 cities from cheapest to most expensive.
How much do households earn in Kings Park?
Share of households by yearly income. 49.1% of households earn $100,000 or more.
Rent by apartment size in Kings Park
| Size | Kings Park | U.S. average |
|---|---|---|
| 1 bedroom | $1,741 | $1,324 |
| 2 bedrooms | $2,455 | $1,509 |
| 3 bedrooms | $2,495 | $1,698 |
| 4 bedrooms | $2,828 | $2,098 |
Median monthly rent plus utilities for all renters, by number of bedrooms.
How expensive is Kings Park 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 Kings Park, so the New York figure is shown.
Taxes and bills in Kings Park
Life in Kings Park
Is it cheaper to rent or buy in Kings Park?
Renting is cheaper right now: about $2,648 a month less.
Owning assumes a typical $619,000 home, 10% down, a 30-year loan at 6.5% and about 1.5% a year for taxes and insurance. You would also need $61,900 for the down payment.
Frequently asked questions
What is the average rent in Kings Park, NY?
Renting in Kings Park costs a median of about $1,647 a month in 2026, including utilities. The New York median is $2,177.
How much do I need to make to live in Kings Park?
To keep rent under 30% of income, you need about $65,880 a year, or $32 an hour at a full-time job.
Is Kings Park cheap or expensive?
Kings Park is rated Cheap: rent takes 15.1% of the typical household income of $130,645. It ranks 107th cheapest of 343 New York cities we track.
How much are property taxes in Kings Park?
The median homeowner in Kings Park pays $10,000+ a year in property taxes, about 1.62% of the median home value.
Is Kings Park 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 Kings Park?
The median home value in Kings Park is $619,000, about 4.7 times the typical yearly household income.
16,516 people live in Kings Park. Numbers are typical (middle) values.