salaryRent is higher than in 84% of U.S. cities. Household incomes are higher than in 91% of U.S. cities. A typical house costs about 4.7 years of household income. Commutes are long, about 34 minutes each way. Most homes (85.9%) are owned, so rentals can be hard to find. It is a highly educated city: 66.2% of adults have a college degree.
How much money do I need?
To rent here comfortably, you should earn about $97,480 a year. That is $47 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 212 of 343 cities from cheapest to most expensive.
How much do households earn in Northport?
Share of households by yearly income. 59.1% of households earn $100,000 or more.
Rent by apartment size in Northport
| Size | Northport | U.S. average |
|---|---|---|
| 1 bedroom | $2,527 | $1,324 |
| 2 bedrooms | $2,500 | $1,509 |
Median monthly rent plus utilities for all renters, by number of bedrooms.
How expensive is Northport 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 Northport, so the New York figure is shown.
Taxes and bills in Northport
Life in Northport
Is it cheaper to rent or buy in Northport?
Renting is cheaper right now: about $2,734 a month less.
Owning assumes a typical $745,300 home, 10% down, a 30-year loan at 6.5% and about 1.5% a year for taxes and insurance. You would also need $74,530 for the down payment.
Frequently asked questions
What is the average rent in Northport, NY?
Renting in Northport costs a median of about $2,437 a month in 2026, including utilities. The New York median is $2,177.
How much do I need to make to live in Northport?
To keep rent under 30% of income, you need about $97,480 a year, or $47 an hour at a full-time job.
Is Northport cheap or expensive?
Northport is rated Cheap: rent takes 18.5% of the typical household income of $158,454. It ranks 212th cheapest of 343 New York cities we track.
How much are property taxes in Northport?
The median homeowner in Northport pays $10,000+ a year in property taxes, about 1.34% of the median home value.
Is Northport 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 Northport?
The median home value in Northport is $745,300, about 4.7 times the typical yearly household income.
7,322 people live in Northport. Numbers are typical (middle) values.