salaryRent is higher than in 85% of U.S. cities. Incomes are on the low side for rents this high, so budgets feel tight. A typical house costs about 4.0 years of household income. Most households rent (65%), so there are plenty of rental options.
How much money do I need?
To rent here comfortably, you should earn about $99,000 a year. That is $48 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 222 of 343 cities from cheapest to most expensive.
How much do households earn in Newburgh?
Share of households by yearly income. 20.6% of households earn $100,000 or more.
Rent by apartment size in Newburgh
| Size | Newburgh | U.S. average |
|---|---|---|
| Studio | $1,065 | $1,338 |
| 1 bedroom | $1,451 | $1,324 |
| 2 bedrooms | $1,776 | $1,509 |
| 3 bedrooms | $1,880 | $1,698 |
| 4 bedrooms | $1,736 | $2,098 |
Median monthly rent plus utilities for all renters, by number of bedrooms.
How expensive is Newburgh overall?
Everyday prices in the Kiryas Joel-Poughkeepsie-Newburgh metro area are 9% above the U.S. average (index 109.4, U.S. = 100).
Source: U.S. Bureau of Economic Analysis, Regional Price Parities 2024.
Taxes and bills in Newburgh
Life in Newburgh
What jobs pay in Newburgh
| Job | Median pay | Rent / pay |
|---|---|---|
| Physician Assistant | $154,610 | 19.2% |
| Nurse Practitioner | $151,740 | 19.6% |
| Software Developer | $145,830 | 20.4% |
| Pharmacist | $140,080 | 21.2% |
| Lawyer | $138,630 | 21.4% |
| Registered Nurse | $102,890 | 28.9% |
| Operations Manager | $102,140 | 29.1% |
| Dental Hygienist | $100,600 | 29.5% |
| Computer Systems Analyst | $98,290 | 30.2% |
| Civil Engineer | $98,180 | 30.3% |
| Accountant | $88,900 | 33.4% |
| Police Officer | $87,930 | 33.8% |
| Elementary School Teacher | $81,770 | 36.3% |
| Market Research Analyst | $76,300 | 38.9% |
| Firefighter | $76,120 | 39.0% |
| Electrician | $70,100 | 42.4% |
| Licensed Practical Nurse | $66,360 | 44.8% |
| HVAC Technician | $65,530 | 45.3% |
| Plumber | $64,990 | 45.7% |
| Carpenter | $63,540 | 46.7% |
| Truck Driver | $62,760 | 47.3% |
| Server (Waiter/Waitress) | $46,950 | 63.3% |
| Nursing Assistant | $45,730 | 64.9% |
| Customer Service Representative | $45,550 | 65.2% |
| Medical Assistant | $45,450 | 65.3% |
| Warehouse Worker | $44,510 | 66.7% |
| Restaurant Cook | $44,000 | 67.5% |
| Retail Salesperson | $36,160 | 82.1% |
| Cashier | $35,000 | 84.9% |
Is it cheaper to rent or buy in Newburgh?
Buying is cheaper month to month: about $755 a month less than renting.
Owning assumes a typical $247,900 home, 10% down, a 30-year loan at 6.5% and about 1.5% a year for taxes and insurance. You would also need $24,790 for the down payment.
Frequently asked questions
What is the average rent in Newburgh, NY?
Renting in Newburgh costs a median of about $2,475 a month in 2026, including utilities. The New York median is $2,177.
How much do I need to make to live in Newburgh?
To keep rent under 30% of income, you need about $99,000 a year, or $48 an hour at a full-time job.
Is Newburgh cheap or expensive?
Newburgh is rated Expensive: rent takes 48.3% of the typical household income of $61,431. It ranks 222nd cheapest of 343 New York cities we track.
How much are property taxes in Newburgh?
The median homeowner in Newburgh pays $6,949 a year in property taxes, about 2.80% of the median home value.
Is Newburgh more expensive than the national average?
Overall prices in the metro area are 9% above the U.S. average, according to the U.S. Bureau of Economic Analysis.
How much does a house cost in Newburgh?
The median home value in Newburgh is $247,900, about 4.0 times the typical yearly household income.
28,519 people live in Newburgh. Numbers are typical (middle) values.