salaryRent is lower than in 69% of U.S. cities. That makes it a rare mix of above-average pay and below-average rent. A typical house costs about 3.9 years of household income. Commutes are long, about 32.7 minutes each way. Most homes (82.7%) are owned, so rentals can be hard to find.
How much money do I need?
To rent here comfortably, you should earn about $51,720 a year. That is $25 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 58 of 343 cities from cheapest to most expensive.
How much do households earn in Miller Place?
Share of households by yearly income. 59.1% of households earn $100,000 or more.
Rent by apartment size in Miller Place
| Size | Miller Place | U.S. average |
|---|---|---|
| 1 bedroom | $2,106 | $1,324 |
| 3 bedrooms | $3,010 | $1,698 |
Median monthly rent plus utilities for all renters, by number of bedrooms.
How expensive is Miller Place 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 Miller Place, so the New York figure is shown.
Taxes and bills in Miller Place
Life in Miller Place
Is it cheaper to rent or buy in Miller Place?
Renting is cheaper right now: about $2,970 a month less.
Owning assumes a typical $614,400 home, 10% down, a 30-year loan at 6.5% and about 1.5% a year for taxes and insurance. You would also need $61,440 for the down payment.
Frequently asked questions
What is the average rent in Miller Place, NY?
Renting in Miller Place costs a median of about $1,293 a month in 2026, including utilities. The New York median is $2,177.
How much do I need to make to live in Miller Place?
To keep rent under 30% of income, you need about $51,720 a year, or $25 an hour at a full-time job.
Is Miller Place cheap or expensive?
Miller Place is rated Cheap: rent takes 9.8% of the typical household income of $157,992. It ranks 58th cheapest of 343 New York cities we track.
How much are property taxes in Miller Place?
The median homeowner in Miller Place pays $10,000+ a year in property taxes, about 1.63% of the median home value.
Is Miller Place 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 Miller Place?
The median home value in Miller Place is $614,400, about 3.9 times the typical yearly household income.
11,736 people live in Miller Place. Numbers are typical (middle) values.