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Is Sound Beach, NY expensive to live in?

ExpensiveRent takes 31 cents of every $1 people earn here.
🏠 Rent per month (2026)$3,689110% higher than U.S. average
💵 Families earn per year (2026)$142,371about $11,864/month · 64% higher than U.S. average
🔑 House price$428,70029% higher than U.S. average

Rent here is among the highest 10% in the country. Household incomes are higher than in 87% of U.S. cities. A typical house costs about 3.0 years of household income. Commutes are long, about 31.9 minutes each way. Most homes (86.4%) are owned, so rentals can be hard to find.

How much money do I need?

To rent here comfortably, you should earn about $147,560 a year. That is $71 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 338 of 343 cities from cheapest to most expensive.

Sound Beach
$3,689
Canton
$941
Scotia
$1,138
Brockport
$1,098
Monticello
$1,218
Pelham
$3,500+
Carmel
$1,269

How much do households earn in Sound Beach?

Under $25k
8.6%
$25k–50k
11.1%
$50k–100k
25.3%
$100k–150k
39.3%
$150k+
15.7%

Share of households by yearly income. 54.9% of households earn $100,000 or more.

How expensive is Sound Beach overall?

Everyday prices in New York overall are 8% above the U.S. average (index 107.9, U.S. = 100).

Housing
122
Goods (food, clothes…)
107
Utilities
134
Other services
104
U.S. average
100

Source: U.S. Bureau of Economic Analysis, Regional Price Parities 2024. City-level data is not published for Sound Beach, so the New York figure is shown.

Taxes and bills in Sound Beach

🏛️ Property tax$8,895a year · 2.07% of home value · U.S. $3,119
⚡ Electric bill$196a month (typical) · U.S. $156

Life in Sound Beach

Commute to work31.9 minU.S.: 26.4 min
College degree47.1%U.S.: 35.7%
Own their home86.4%U.S.: 65.2%
Below poverty line2.8%U.S.: 12.5%
Unemployment5.9%U.S.: 5.2%

Is it cheaper to rent or buy in Sound Beach?

Buying is cheaper month to month: about $714 a month less than renting.

Renting
$3,689
Owning
$2,975

Owning assumes a typical $428,700 home, 10% down, a 30-year loan at 6.5% and about 1.5% a year for taxes and insurance. You would also need $42,870 for the down payment.

Frequently asked questions

What is the average rent in Sound Beach, NY?

Renting in Sound Beach costs a median of about $3,689 a month in 2026, including utilities. The New York median is $2,177.

How much do I need to make to live in Sound Beach?

To keep rent under 30% of income, you need about $147,560 a year, or $71 an hour at a full-time job.

Is Sound Beach cheap or expensive?

Sound Beach is rated Expensive: rent takes 31.1% of the typical household income of $142,371. It ranks 338th cheapest of 343 New York cities we track.

How much are property taxes in Sound Beach?

The median homeowner in Sound Beach pays $8,895 a year in property taxes, about 2.07% of the median home value.

Is Sound Beach 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 Sound Beach?

The median home value in Sound Beach is $428,700, about 3.0 times the typical yearly household income.

7,210 people live in Sound Beach. Numbers are typical (middle) values.