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Is North Hills, NY expensive to live in?

OKRent takes 22 cents of every $1 people earn here.
🏠 Rent per month (2026)$3,500+100% higher than U.S. average
💵 Families earn per year (2026)$186,920about $15,577/month · 115% higher than U.S. average
🔑 House price$1,228,800269% higher than U.S. average

Rent here is among the highest 10% in the country. Household incomes are higher than in 96% of U.S. cities. A typical house costs about 6.6 years of household income, so buying is hard for most locals. Commutes are long, about 37.4 minutes each way. Most homes (86.1%) are owned, so rentals can be hard to find. It is a highly educated city: 82.7% of adults have a college degree.

How much money do I need?

To rent here comfortably, you should earn about $140,040 a year. That is $67 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 331 of 343 cities from cheapest to most expensive.

North Hills
$3,500+
Blauvelt
$2,659
East Quogue
$2,568
Fairport
$1,285
Malone
$907
Firthcliffe
$2,057
Country Knolls
$1,320

How much do households earn in North Hills?

Under $25k
4.8%
$25k–50k
9.3%
$50k–100k
16.1%
$100k–150k
24.8%
$150k+
45.5%

Share of households by yearly income. 70.3% of households earn $100,000 or more.

How expensive is North Hills overall?

Everyday prices in New York overall are 8% above the U.S. average (index 107.9, U.S. = 100).

Housing
122
Goods (food, clothes…)
107
Utilities
134
Other services
104
U.S. average
100

Source: U.S. Bureau of Economic Analysis, Regional Price Parities 2024. City-level data is not published for North Hills, so the New York figure is shown.

Taxes and bills in North Hills

🏛️ Property tax$10,000+a year · 0.81% of home value · U.S. $3,119
⚡ Electric bill$267a month (typical) · U.S. $156

Life in North Hills

Commute to work37.4 minU.S.: 26.4 min
College degree82.7%U.S.: 35.7%
Own their home86.1%U.S.: 65.2%
Below poverty line3%U.S.: 12.5%
Unemployment1.9%U.S.: 5.2%

Is it cheaper to rent or buy in North Hills?

Renting is cheaper right now: about $5,025 a month less.

Renting
$3,500+
Owning
$8,526

Owning assumes a typical $1,228,800 home, 10% down, a 30-year loan at 6.5% and about 1.5% a year for taxes and insurance. You would also need $122,880 for the down payment.

Frequently asked questions

What is the average rent in North Hills, NY?

Renting in North Hills costs a median of about $3,500+ a month in 2026, including utilities. The New York median is $2,177.

How much do I need to make to live in North Hills?

To keep rent under 30% of income, you need about $140,040 a year, or $67 an hour at a full-time job.

Is North Hills cheap or expensive?

North Hills is rated OK: rent takes 22.5% of the typical household income of $186,920. It ranks 331st cheapest of 343 New York cities we track.

How much are property taxes in North Hills?

The median homeowner in North Hills pays $10,000+ a year in property taxes, about 0.81% of the median home value.

Is North Hills 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 Hills?

The median home value in North Hills is $1,228,800, about 6.6 times the typical yearly household income.

5,415 people live in North Hills. Numbers are typical (middle) values.