Rent here is among the highest 10% in the country. Household incomes are higher than in 91% of U.S. cities. A typical house costs about 3.7 years of household income. Commutes are long, about 33.5 minutes each way. Most homes (92.3%) are owned, so rentals can be hard to find.
How much money do I need?
To rent here comfortably, you should earn about $140,040 a year. That is $67 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 313 of 343 cities from cheapest to most expensive.
How much do households earn in Levittown?
Share of households by yearly income. 57.2% of households earn $100,000 or more.
Rent by apartment size in Levittown
| Size | Levittown | U.S. average |
|---|---|---|
| Studio | $647 | $1,338 |
| 1 bedroom | $2,626 | $1,324 |
| 2 bedrooms | $2,715 | $1,509 |
| 3 bedrooms | $3,369 | $1,698 |
| 4 bedrooms | $3,162 | $2,098 |
Median monthly rent plus utilities for all renters, by number of bedrooms.
How expensive is Levittown 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 Levittown, so the New York figure is shown.
Taxes and bills in Levittown
Life in Levittown
Is it cheaper to rent or buy in Levittown?
Renting is cheaper right now: about $596 a month less.
Owning assumes a typical $590,500 home, 10% down, a 30-year loan at 6.5% and about 1.5% a year for taxes and insurance. You would also need $59,050 for the down payment.
Frequently asked questions
What is the average rent in Levittown, NY?
Renting in Levittown costs a median of about $3,500+ a month in 2026, including utilities. The New York median is $2,177.
How much do I need to make to live in Levittown?
To keep rent under 30% of income, you need about $140,040 a year, or $67 an hour at a full-time job.
Is Levittown cheap or expensive?
Levittown is rated OK: rent takes 26.7% of the typical household income of $157,534. It ranks 313th cheapest of 343 New York cities we track.
How much are property taxes in Levittown?
The median homeowner in Levittown pays $10,000+ a year in property taxes, about 1.69% of the median home value.
Is Levittown 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 Levittown?
The median home value in Levittown is $590,500, about 3.7 times the typical yearly household income.
51,904 people live in Levittown. Numbers are typical (middle) values.