salaryRent here is among the highest 10% in the country. A typical house costs about 4.0 years of household income. Commutes are long, about 32.7 minutes each way.
How much money do I need?
To rent here comfortably, you should earn about $140,040 a year. That is $67 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 315 of 343 cities from cheapest to most expensive.
How much do households earn in Uniondale?
Share of households by yearly income. 50.3% of households earn $100,000 or more.
Rent by apartment size in Uniondale
| Size | Uniondale | U.S. average |
|---|---|---|
| Studio | $1,683 | $1,338 |
| 1 bedroom | $1,281 | $1,324 |
| 2 bedrooms | $3,597 | $1,509 |
| 3 bedrooms | $2,896 | $1,698 |
| 4 bedrooms | $2,504 | $2,098 |
Median monthly rent plus utilities for all renters, by number of bedrooms.
How expensive is Uniondale 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 Uniondale, so the New York figure is shown.
Taxes and bills in Uniondale
Life in Uniondale
Is it cheaper to rent or buy in Uniondale?
Renting is cheaper right now: about $239 a month less.
Owning assumes a typical $539,000 home, 10% down, a 30-year loan at 6.5% and about 1.5% a year for taxes and insurance. You would also need $53,900 for the down payment.
Frequently asked questions
What is the average rent in Uniondale, NY?
Renting in Uniondale costs a median of about $3,500+ a month in 2026, including utilities. The New York median is $2,177.
How much do I need to make to live in Uniondale?
To keep rent under 30% of income, you need about $140,040 a year, or $67 an hour at a full-time job.
Is Uniondale cheap or expensive?
Uniondale is rated Expensive: rent takes 31.2% of the typical household income of $134,472. It ranks 315th cheapest of 343 New York cities we track.
How much are property taxes in Uniondale?
The median homeowner in Uniondale pays $8,900 a year in property taxes, about 1.65% of the median home value.
Is Uniondale 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 Uniondale?
The median home value in Uniondale is $539,000, about 4.0 times the typical yearly household income.
33,148 people live in Uniondale. Numbers are typical (middle) values.