salaryRent is higher than in 89% of U.S. cities. A typical house costs about 3.9 years of household income. Most homes (76.2%) are owned, so rentals can be hard to find.
How much money do I need?
To rent here comfortably, you should earn about $106,160 a year. That is $51 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 249 of 343 cities from cheapest to most expensive.
How much do households earn in Port Jefferson Station?
Share of households by yearly income. 46.6% of households earn $100,000 or more.
Rent by apartment size in Port Jefferson Station
| Size | Port Jefferson Station | U.S. average |
|---|---|---|
| 1 bedroom | $2,500 | $1,324 |
| 2 bedrooms | $2,923 | $1,509 |
| 3 bedrooms | $3,727 | $1,698 |
Median monthly rent plus utilities for all renters, by number of bedrooms.
How expensive is Port Jefferson Station 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 Port Jefferson Station, so the New York figure is shown.
Taxes and bills in Port Jefferson Station
Life in Port Jefferson Station
Is it cheaper to rent or buy in Port Jefferson Station?
Renting is cheaper right now: about $870 a month less.
Owning assumes a typical $507,900 home, 10% down, a 30-year loan at 6.5% and about 1.5% a year for taxes and insurance. You would also need $50,790 for the down payment.
Frequently asked questions
What is the average rent in Port Jefferson Station, NY?
Renting in Port Jefferson Station costs a median of about $2,654 a month in 2026, including utilities. The New York median is $2,177.
How much do I need to make to live in Port Jefferson Station?
To keep rent under 30% of income, you need about $106,160 a year, or $51 an hour at a full-time job.
Is Port Jefferson Station cheap or expensive?
Port Jefferson Station is rated OK: rent takes 24.5% of the typical household income of $130,212. It ranks 249th cheapest of 343 New York cities we track.
How much are property taxes in Port Jefferson Station?
The median homeowner in Port Jefferson Station pays $10,000+ a year in property taxes, about 1.97% of the median home value.
Is Port Jefferson Station 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 Port Jefferson Station?
The median home value in Port Jefferson Station is $507,900, about 3.9 times the typical yearly household income.
7,676 people live in Port Jefferson Station. Numbers are typical (middle) values.