salaryRent is lower than in 58% of U.S. cities. A typical house costs under 3 years of household income, which is easy by U.S. standards. Commutes are short, about 18.4 minutes.
How much money do I need?
To rent here comfortably, you should earn about $59,680 a year. That is $29 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 90 of 343 cities from cheapest to most expensive.
How much do households earn in North Gates?
Share of households by yearly income. 24.8% of households earn $100,000 or more.
Rent by apartment size in North Gates
| Size | North Gates | U.S. average |
|---|---|---|
| Studio | $1,161 | $1,338 |
| 1 bedroom | $1,098 | $1,324 |
| 2 bedrooms | $1,300 | $1,509 |
| 3 bedrooms | $1,901 | $1,698 |
Median monthly rent plus utilities for all renters, by number of bedrooms.
How expensive is North Gates 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 North Gates, so the New York figure is shown.
Taxes and bills in North Gates
Life in North Gates
Is it cheaper to rent or buy in North Gates?
Buying is cheaper month to month: about $358 a month less than renting.
Owning assumes a typical $163,400 home, 10% down, a 30-year loan at 6.5% and about 1.5% a year for taxes and insurance. You would also need $16,340 for the down payment.
Frequently asked questions
What is the average rent in North Gates, NY?
Renting in North Gates costs a median of about $1,492 a month in 2026, including utilities. The New York median is $2,177.
How much do I need to make to live in North Gates?
To keep rent under 30% of income, you need about $59,680 a year, or $29 an hour at a full-time job.
Is North Gates cheap or expensive?
North Gates is rated OK: rent takes 21.8% of the typical household income of $82,265. It ranks 90th cheapest of 343 New York cities we track.
How much are property taxes in North Gates?
The median homeowner in North Gates pays $4,529 a year in property taxes, about 2.77% of the median home value.
Is North Gates 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 North Gates?
The median home value in North Gates is $163,400, about 2.0 times the typical yearly household income.
9,904 people live in North Gates. Numbers are typical (middle) values.