salaryRent here is among the lowest 10% of all U.S. cities. A typical house costs under 3 years of household income, which is easy by U.S. standards. Commutes are short, about 17.9 minutes.
How much money do I need?
To rent here comfortably, you should earn about $33,160 a year. That is $16 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 5 of 343 cities from cheapest to most expensive.
How much do households earn in Massena?
Share of households by yearly income. 16.3% of households earn $100,000 or more.
Rent by apartment size in Massena
| Size | Massena | U.S. average |
|---|---|---|
| Studio | $602 | $1,338 |
| 1 bedroom | $658 | $1,324 |
| 2 bedrooms | $799 | $1,509 |
| 3 bedrooms | $972 | $1,698 |
| 4 bedrooms | $996 | $2,098 |
Median monthly rent plus utilities for all renters, by number of bedrooms.
How expensive is Massena 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 Massena, so the New York figure is shown.
Taxes and bills in Massena
Life in Massena
Is it cheaper to rent or buy in Massena?
Buying is cheaper month to month: about $174 a month less than renting.
Owning assumes a typical $94,400 home, 10% down, a 30-year loan at 6.5% and about 1.5% a year for taxes and insurance. You would also need $9,440 for the down payment.
Frequently asked questions
What is the average rent in Massena, NY?
Renting in Massena costs a median of about $829 a month in 2026, including utilities. The New York median is $2,177.
How much do I need to make to live in Massena?
To keep rent under 30% of income, you need about $33,160 a year, or $16 an hour at a full-time job.
Is Massena cheap or expensive?
Massena is rated Cheap: rent takes 17.9% of the typical household income of $55,497. It ranks 5th cheapest of 343 New York cities we track.
How much are property taxes in Massena?
The median homeowner in Massena pays $3,218 a year in property taxes, about 3.41% of the median home value.
Is Massena 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 Massena?
The median home value in Massena is $94,400, about 1.7 times the typical yearly household income.
10,238 people live in Massena. Numbers are typical (middle) values.