salaryRent is higher than in 76% of U.S. cities. A typical house costs about 3.1 years of household income. Commutes are short, about 17.8 minutes. It is a highly educated city: 67.8% of adults have a college degree.
How much money do I need?
To rent here comfortably, you should earn about $87,880 a year. That is $42 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 174 of 343 cities from cheapest to most expensive.
How much do households earn in South Hill?
Share of households by yearly income. 39.1% of households earn $100,000 or more.
Rent by apartment size in South Hill
| Size | South Hill | U.S. average |
|---|---|---|
| 1 bedroom | $2,446 | $1,324 |
| 4 bedrooms | $2,139 | $2,098 |
Median monthly rent plus utilities for all renters, by number of bedrooms.
How expensive is South Hill 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 South Hill, so the New York figure is shown.
Taxes and bills in South Hill
Life in South Hill
Is it cheaper to rent or buy in South Hill?
Renting is cheaper right now: about $258 a month less.
Owning assumes a typical $353,800 home, 10% down, a 30-year loan at 6.5% and about 1.5% a year for taxes and insurance. You would also need $35,380 for the down payment.
Frequently asked questions
What is the average rent in South Hill, NY?
Renting in South Hill costs a median of about $2,197 a month in 2026, including utilities. The New York median is $2,177.
How much do I need to make to live in South Hill?
To keep rent under 30% of income, you need about $87,880 a year, or $42 an hour at a full-time job.
Is South Hill cheap or expensive?
South Hill is rated OK: rent takes 23.5% of the typical household income of $112,392. It ranks 174th cheapest of 343 New York cities we track.
How much are property taxes in South Hill?
The median homeowner in South Hill pays $7,060 a year in property taxes, about 2.00% of the median home value.
Is South Hill 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 South Hill?
The median home value in South Hill is $353,800, about 3.1 times the typical yearly household income.
6,951 people live in South Hill. Numbers are typical (middle) values.