salaryRent is higher than in 88% of U.S. cities. A typical house costs about 5.9 years of household income. Commutes are long, about 34.1 minutes each way. It is a highly educated city: 65.1% of adults have a college degree.
How much money do I need?
To rent here comfortably, you should earn about $105,040 a year. That is $51 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 247 of 343 cities from cheapest to most expensive.
How much do households earn in Tarrytown?
Share of households by yearly income. 45.1% of households earn $100,000 or more.
Rent by apartment size in Tarrytown
| Size | Tarrytown | U.S. average |
|---|---|---|
| Studio | $2,554 | $1,338 |
| 1 bedroom | $2,201 | $1,324 |
| 2 bedrooms | $2,654 | $1,509 |
| 3 bedrooms | $2,704 | $1,698 |
| 4 bedrooms | $1,944 | $2,098 |
Median monthly rent plus utilities for all renters, by number of bedrooms.
How expensive is Tarrytown 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 Tarrytown, so the New York figure is shown.
Taxes and bills in Tarrytown
Life in Tarrytown
Is it cheaper to rent or buy in Tarrytown?
Renting is cheaper right now: about $2,129 a month less.
Owning assumes a typical $685,300 home, 10% down, a 30-year loan at 6.5% and about 1.5% a year for taxes and insurance. You would also need $68,530 for the down payment.
Frequently asked questions
What is the average rent in Tarrytown, NY?
Renting in Tarrytown costs a median of about $2,626 a month in 2026, including utilities. The New York median is $2,177.
How much do I need to make to live in Tarrytown?
To keep rent under 30% of income, you need about $105,040 a year, or $51 an hour at a full-time job.
Is Tarrytown cheap or expensive?
Tarrytown is rated OK: rent takes 27.3% of the typical household income of $115,514. It ranks 247th cheapest of 343 New York cities we track.
How much are property taxes in Tarrytown?
The median homeowner in Tarrytown pays $10,000+ a year in property taxes, about 1.46% of the median home value.
Is Tarrytown 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 Tarrytown?
The median home value in Tarrytown is $685,300, about 5.9 times the typical yearly household income.
11,784 people live in Tarrytown. Numbers are typical (middle) values.