salaryRent here is among the highest 10% in the country. Household incomes are higher than in 93% of U.S. cities. A typical house costs about 3.9 years of household income. Commutes are long, about 35.2 minutes each way. Most homes (83.7%) are owned, so rentals can be hard to find. It is a highly educated city: 55.6% of adults have a college degree.
How much money do I need?
To rent here comfortably, you should earn about $137,040 a year. That is $66 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 310 of 343 cities from cheapest to most expensive.
How much do households earn in Nesconset?
Share of households by yearly income. 60.2% of households earn $100,000 or more.
Rent by apartment size in Nesconset
| Size | Nesconset | U.S. average |
|---|---|---|
| 1 bedroom | $3,375 | $1,324 |
| 2 bedrooms | $3,149 | $1,509 |
Median monthly rent plus utilities for all renters, by number of bedrooms.
How expensive is Nesconset 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 Nesconset, so the New York figure is shown.
Taxes and bills in Nesconset
Life in Nesconset
Is it cheaper to rent or buy in Nesconset?
Renting is cheaper right now: about $1,011 a month less.
Owning assumes a typical $639,500 home, 10% down, a 30-year loan at 6.5% and about 1.5% a year for taxes and insurance. You would also need $63,950 for the down payment.
Frequently asked questions
What is the average rent in Nesconset, NY?
Renting in Nesconset costs a median of about $3,426 a month in 2026, including utilities. The New York median is $2,177.
How much do I need to make to live in Nesconset?
To keep rent under 30% of income, you need about $137,040 a year, or $66 an hour at a full-time job.
Is Nesconset cheap or expensive?
Nesconset is rated OK: rent takes 25.0% of the typical household income of $164,471. It ranks 310th cheapest of 343 New York cities we track.
How much are property taxes in Nesconset?
The median homeowner in Nesconset pays $10,000+ a year in property taxes, about 1.56% of the median home value.
Is Nesconset 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 Nesconset?
The median home value in Nesconset is $639,500, about 3.9 times the typical yearly household income.
13,833 people live in Nesconset. Numbers are typical (middle) values.