salaryRent is lower than in 60% of U.S. cities. A typical house costs about 4.6 years of household income.
How much money do I need?
To rent here comfortably, you should earn about $58,520 a year. That is $28 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 83 of 343 cities from cheapest to most expensive.
How much do households earn in Port Jervis?
Share of households by yearly income. 15.7% of households earn $100,000 or more.
Rent by apartment size in Port Jervis
| Size | Port Jervis | U.S. average |
|---|---|---|
| Studio | $1,724 | $1,338 |
| 1 bedroom | $1,191 | $1,324 |
| 2 bedrooms | $1,663 | $1,509 |
| 3 bedrooms | $2,213 | $1,698 |
| 4 bedrooms | $2,478 | $2,098 |
Median monthly rent plus utilities for all renters, by number of bedrooms.
How expensive is Port Jervis 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 Jervis, so the New York figure is shown.
Taxes and bills in Port Jervis
Life in Port Jervis
Is it cheaper to rent or buy in Port Jervis?
Renting is cheaper right now: about $179 a month less.
Owning assumes a typical $236,700 home, 10% down, a 30-year loan at 6.5% and about 1.5% a year for taxes and insurance. You would also need $23,670 for the down payment.
Frequently asked questions
What is the average rent in Port Jervis, NY?
Renting in Port Jervis costs a median of about $1,463 a month in 2026, including utilities. The New York median is $2,177.
How much do I need to make to live in Port Jervis?
To keep rent under 30% of income, you need about $58,520 a year, or $28 an hour at a full-time job.
Is Port Jervis cheap or expensive?
Port Jervis is rated Expensive: rent takes 34.0% of the typical household income of $51,678. It ranks 83rd cheapest of 343 New York cities we track.
How much are property taxes in Port Jervis?
The median homeowner in Port Jervis pays $5,339 a year in property taxes, about 2.26% of the median home value.
Is Port Jervis 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 Jervis?
The median home value in Port Jervis is $236,700, about 4.6 times the typical yearly household income.
8,652 people live in Port Jervis. Numbers are typical (middle) values.