salaryRent is higher than in 62% of U.S. cities. A typical house costs about 3.9 years of household income. Commutes are long, about 30.3 minutes each way. Most homes (84.6%) are owned, so rentals can be hard to find.
How much money do I need?
To rent here comfortably, you should earn about $75,480 a year. That is $36 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 131 of 343 cities from cheapest to most expensive.
How much do households earn in Selden?
Share of households by yearly income. 43.5% of households earn $100,000 or more.
Rent by apartment size in Selden
| Size | Selden | U.S. average |
|---|---|---|
| 1 bedroom | $1,844 | $1,324 |
| 2 bedrooms | $3,144 | $1,509 |
| 3 bedrooms | $2,660 | $1,698 |
| 4 bedrooms | $3,500+ | $2,098 |
Median monthly rent plus utilities for all renters, by number of bedrooms.
How expensive is Selden 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 Selden, so the New York figure is shown.
Taxes and bills in Selden
Life in Selden
Is it cheaper to rent or buy in Selden?
Renting is cheaper right now: about $1,319 a month less.
Owning assumes a typical $462,000 home, 10% down, a 30-year loan at 6.5% and about 1.5% a year for taxes and insurance. You would also need $46,200 for the down payment.
Frequently asked questions
What is the average rent in Selden, NY?
Renting in Selden costs a median of about $1,887 a month in 2026, including utilities. The New York median is $2,177.
How much do I need to make to live in Selden?
To keep rent under 30% of income, you need about $75,480 a year, or $36 an hour at a full-time job.
Is Selden cheap or expensive?
Selden is rated Cheap: rent takes 19.3% of the typical household income of $117,505. It ranks 131st cheapest of 343 New York cities we track.
How much are property taxes in Selden?
The median homeowner in Selden pays $10,000+ a year in property taxes, about 2.16% of the median home value.
Is Selden 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 Selden?
The median home value in Selden is $462,000, about 3.9 times the typical yearly household income.
21,604 people live in Selden. Numbers are typical (middle) values.