salaryRent here is among the highest 10% in the country. A typical house costs about 5.5 years of household income. Commutes are long, about 36.5 minutes each way. Most households rent (57%), so there are plenty of rental options. It is a highly educated city: 62% of adults have a college degree.
How much money do I need?
To rent here comfortably, you should earn about $135,640 a year. That is $65 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 308 of 343 cities from cheapest to most expensive.
How much do households earn in Tuckahoe?
Share of households by yearly income. 45.9% of households earn $100,000 or more.
Rent by apartment size in Tuckahoe
| Size | Tuckahoe | U.S. average |
|---|---|---|
| Studio | $1,801 | $1,338 |
| 1 bedroom | $1,799 | $1,324 |
| 2 bedrooms | $3,144 | $1,509 |
| 3 bedrooms | $3,500+ | $1,698 |
| 4 bedrooms | $3,500+ | $2,098 |
Median monthly rent plus utilities for all renters, by number of bedrooms.
How expensive is Tuckahoe 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 Tuckahoe, so the New York figure is shown.
Taxes and bills in Tuckahoe
Life in Tuckahoe
Is it cheaper to rent or buy in Tuckahoe?
Renting is cheaper right now: about $920 a month less.
Owning assumes a typical $621,300 home, 10% down, a 30-year loan at 6.5% and about 1.5% a year for taxes and insurance. You would also need $62,130 for the down payment.
Frequently asked questions
What is the average rent in Tuckahoe, NY?
Renting in Tuckahoe costs a median of about $3,391 a month in 2026, including utilities. The New York median is $2,177.
How much do I need to make to live in Tuckahoe?
To keep rent under 30% of income, you need about $135,640 a year, or $65 an hour at a full-time job.
Is Tuckahoe cheap or expensive?
Tuckahoe is rated Expensive: rent takes 36.1% of the typical household income of $112,568. It ranks 308th cheapest of 343 New York cities we track.
How much are property taxes in Tuckahoe?
The median homeowner in Tuckahoe pays $10,000+ a year in property taxes, about 1.61% of the median home value.
Is Tuckahoe 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 Tuckahoe?
The median home value in Tuckahoe is $621,300, about 5.5 times the typical yearly household income.
6,973 people live in Tuckahoe. Numbers are typical (middle) values.