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Is Lakeview, NY expensive to live in?

ExpensiveRent takes 31 cents of every $1 people earn here.
🏠 Rent per month (2026)$3,26586% higher than U.S. average
💵 Families earn per year (2026)$128,101about $10,675/month · 47% higher than U.S. average
🔑 House price$565,30070% higher than U.S. average

Rent here is among the highest 10% in the country. A typical house costs about 4.4 years of household income. Commutes are long, about 48.7 minutes each way. Most homes (84.6%) are owned, so rentals can be hard to find.

How much money do I need?

To rent here comfortably, you should earn about $130,600 a year. That is $63 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 297 of 343 cities from cheapest to most expensive.

Lakeview
$3,265
Salamanca
$581
Hudson
$1,759
Goshen
$3,809
Medina
$935
Wappingers Falls
$1,348
Webster
$1,921

How much do households earn in Lakeview?

Under $25k
2.7%
$25k–50k
8.1%
$50k–100k
42.2%
$100k–150k
26.5%
$150k+
22.9%

Share of households by yearly income. 49.4% of households earn $100,000 or more.

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

Taxes and bills in Lakeview

🏛️ Property tax$10,000+a year · 1.77% of home value · U.S. $3,119
⚡ Electric bill$176a month (typical) · U.S. $156

Life in Lakeview

Commute to work48.7 minU.S.: 26.4 min
College degree34.8%U.S.: 35.7%
Own their home84.6%U.S.: 65.2%
Below poverty line14.9%U.S.: 12.5%
Unemployment10.8%U.S.: 5.2%

Is it cheaper to rent or buy in Lakeview?

Renting is cheaper right now: about $657 a month less.

Renting
$3,265
Owning
$3,922

Owning assumes a typical $565,300 home, 10% down, a 30-year loan at 6.5% and about 1.5% a year for taxes and insurance. You would also need $56,530 for the down payment.

Frequently asked questions

What is the average rent in Lakeview, NY?

Renting in Lakeview costs a median of about $3,265 a month in 2026, including utilities. The New York median is $2,177.

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

To keep rent under 30% of income, you need about $130,600 a year, or $63 an hour at a full-time job.

Is Lakeview cheap or expensive?

Lakeview is rated Expensive: rent takes 30.6% of the typical household income of $128,101. It ranks 297th cheapest of 343 New York cities we track.

How much are property taxes in Lakeview?

The median homeowner in Lakeview pays $10,000+ a year in property taxes, about 1.77% of the median home value.

Is Lakeview 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 Lakeview?

The median home value in Lakeview is $565,300, about 4.4 times the typical yearly household income.

5,825 people live in Lakeview. Numbers are typical (middle) values.