salaryRent is higher than in 87% of U.S. cities. A typical house costs about 3.7 years of household income. Commutes are long, about 32.1 minutes each way. Most homes (81.9%) are owned, so rentals can be hard to find.
How much money do I need?
To rent here comfortably, you should earn about $103,480 a year. That is $50 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 239 of 343 cities from cheapest to most expensive.
How much do households earn in Ronkonkoma?
Share of households by yearly income. 48.9% of households earn $100,000 or more.
Rent by apartment size in Ronkonkoma
| Size | Ronkonkoma | U.S. average |
|---|---|---|
| Studio | $2,879 | $1,338 |
| 1 bedroom | $2,494 | $1,324 |
| 2 bedrooms | $2,529 | $1,509 |
| 3 bedrooms | $3,302 | $1,698 |
Median monthly rent plus utilities for all renters, by number of bedrooms.
How expensive is Ronkonkoma 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 Ronkonkoma, so the New York figure is shown.
Taxes and bills in Ronkonkoma
Life in Ronkonkoma
Is it cheaper to rent or buy in Ronkonkoma?
Renting is cheaper right now: about $807 a month less.
Owning assumes a typical $489,100 home, 10% down, a 30-year loan at 6.5% and about 1.5% a year for taxes and insurance. You would also need $48,910 for the down payment.
Frequently asked questions
What is the average rent in Ronkonkoma, NY?
Renting in Ronkonkoma costs a median of about $2,587 a month in 2026, including utilities. The New York median is $2,177.
How much do I need to make to live in Ronkonkoma?
To keep rent under 30% of income, you need about $103,480 a year, or $50 an hour at a full-time job.
Is Ronkonkoma cheap or expensive?
Ronkonkoma is rated OK: rent takes 23.7% of the typical household income of $131,224. It ranks 239th cheapest of 343 New York cities we track.
How much are property taxes in Ronkonkoma?
The median homeowner in Ronkonkoma pays $10,000+ a year in property taxes, about 2.04% of the median home value.
Is Ronkonkoma 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 Ronkonkoma?
The median home value in Ronkonkoma is $489,100, about 3.7 times the typical yearly household income.
18,709 people live in Ronkonkoma. Numbers are typical (middle) values.