salaryRent is higher than in 88% of U.S. cities. Household incomes are higher than in 91% of U.S. cities. A typical house costs about 4.0 years of household income. Most homes (77.4%) are owned, so rentals can be hard to find.
How much money do I need?
To rent here comfortably, you should earn about $103,760 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 241 of 343 cities from cheapest to most expensive.
How much do households earn in Sayville?
Share of households by yearly income. 57.2% of households earn $100,000 or more.
Rent by apartment size in Sayville
| Size | Sayville | U.S. average |
|---|---|---|
| Studio | $2,202 | $1,338 |
| 1 bedroom | $2,587 | $1,324 |
| 2 bedrooms | $2,663 | $1,509 |
| 3 bedrooms | $3,456 | $1,698 |
| 4 bedrooms | $3,494 | $2,098 |
Median monthly rent plus utilities for all renters, by number of bedrooms.
How expensive is Sayville 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 Sayville, so the New York figure is shown.
Taxes and bills in Sayville
Life in Sayville
Is it cheaper to rent or buy in Sayville?
Renting is cheaper right now: about $1,827 a month less.
Owning assumes a typical $637,200 home, 10% down, a 30-year loan at 6.5% and about 1.5% a year for taxes and insurance. You would also need $63,720 for the down payment.
Frequently asked questions
What is the average rent in Sayville, NY?
Renting in Sayville costs a median of about $2,594 a month in 2026, including utilities. The New York median is $2,177.
How much do I need to make to live in Sayville?
To keep rent under 30% of income, you need about $103,760 a year, or $50 an hour at a full-time job.
Is Sayville cheap or expensive?
Sayville is rated Cheap: rent takes 19.6% of the typical household income of $158,669. It ranks 241st cheapest of 343 New York cities we track.
How much are property taxes in Sayville?
The median homeowner in Sayville pays $10,000+ a year in property taxes, about 1.57% of the median home value.
Is Sayville 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 Sayville?
The median home value in Sayville is $637,200, about 4.0 times the typical yearly household income.
15,408 people live in Sayville. Numbers are typical (middle) values.