salaryRent here is among the highest 10% in the country. Household incomes are higher than in 88% of U.S. cities. A typical house costs about 3.3 years of household income. Commutes are long, about 38.1 minutes each way. Most homes (76.6%) are owned, so rentals can be hard to find.
How much money do I need?
To rent here comfortably, you should earn about $113,200 a year. That is $54 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 263 of 343 cities from cheapest to most expensive.
How much do households earn in Roosevelt?
Share of households by yearly income. 53.1% of households earn $100,000 or more.
Rent by apartment size in Roosevelt
| Size | Roosevelt | U.S. average |
|---|---|---|
| 1 bedroom | $2,215 | $1,324 |
| 2 bedrooms | $1,934 | $1,509 |
| 3 bedrooms | $2,928 | $1,698 |
Median monthly rent plus utilities for all renters, by number of bedrooms.
How expensive is Roosevelt 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 Roosevelt, so the New York figure is shown.
Taxes and bills in Roosevelt
Life in Roosevelt
Is it cheaper to rent or buy in Roosevelt?
Renting is cheaper right now: about $482 a month less.
Owning assumes a typical $477,400 home, 10% down, a 30-year loan at 6.5% and about 1.5% a year for taxes and insurance. You would also need $47,740 for the down payment.
Frequently asked questions
What is the average rent in Roosevelt, NY?
Renting in Roosevelt costs a median of about $2,830 a month in 2026, including utilities. The New York median is $2,177.
How much do I need to make to live in Roosevelt?
To keep rent under 30% of income, you need about $113,200 a year, or $54 an hour at a full-time job.
Is Roosevelt cheap or expensive?
Roosevelt is rated OK: rent takes 23.3% of the typical household income of $145,672. It ranks 263rd cheapest of 343 New York cities we track.
How much are property taxes in Roosevelt?
The median homeowner in Roosevelt pays $8,942 a year in property taxes, about 1.87% of the median home value.
Is Roosevelt 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 Roosevelt?
The median home value in Roosevelt is $477,400, about 3.3 times the typical yearly household income.
18,885 people live in Roosevelt. Numbers are typical (middle) values.