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Is Wesley Hills, NY expensive to live in?

CheapRent takes 11 cents of every $1 people earn here.
🏠 Rent per month (2026)$2,05917% higher than U.S. average
💵 Families earn per year (2026)$225,779about $18,815/month · 159% higher than U.S. average
🔑 House price$909,800173% higher than U.S. average

Rent is higher than in 72% of U.S. cities. Household incomes are higher than in 98% of U.S. cities. A typical house costs about 4.0 years of household income. Commutes are long, about 31 minutes each way. Most homes (91%) are owned, so rentals can be hard to find. It is a highly educated city: 60% of adults have a college degree.

How much money do I need?

To rent here comfortably, you should earn about $82,360 a year. That is $40 an hour at a full-time job.

Is rent cheaper than other New York cities?

Yes. Rent here is cheaper than in most of New York. It is number 153 of 343 cities from cheapest to most expensive.

Wesley Hills
$2,059
Fairview
$1,811
East Rochester
$1,269
East Moriches
$2,553
Gananda
$1,133
Centerport
$3,500+
Harris Hill
$1,913

How much do households earn in Wesley Hills?

Under $25k
7.1%
$25k–50k
8.1%
$50k–100k
17.4%
$100k–150k
14.6%
$150k+
54.3%

Share of households by yearly income. 68.9% of households earn $100,000 or more.

How expensive is Wesley Hills 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 Wesley Hills, so the New York figure is shown.

Taxes and bills in Wesley Hills

🏛️ Property tax$10,000+a year · 1.10% of home value · U.S. $3,119
⚡ Electric bill$281a month (typical) · U.S. $156

Life in Wesley Hills

Commute to work31 minU.S.: 26.4 min
College degree60%U.S.: 35.7%
Own their home91%U.S.: 65.2%
Below poverty line5.5%U.S.: 12.5%
Unemployment2.4%U.S.: 5.2%

Is it cheaper to rent or buy in Wesley Hills?

Renting is cheaper right now: about $4,254 a month less.

Renting
$2,059
Owning
$6,313

Owning assumes a typical $909,800 home, 10% down, a 30-year loan at 6.5% and about 1.5% a year for taxes and insurance. You would also need $90,980 for the down payment.

Frequently asked questions

What is the average rent in Wesley Hills, NY?

Renting in Wesley Hills costs a median of about $2,059 a month in 2026, including utilities. The New York median is $2,177.

How much do I need to make to live in Wesley Hills?

To keep rent under 30% of income, you need about $82,360 a year, or $40 an hour at a full-time job.

Is Wesley Hills cheap or expensive?

Wesley Hills is rated Cheap: rent takes 10.9% of the typical household income of $225,779. It ranks 153rd cheapest of 343 New York cities we track.

How much are property taxes in Wesley Hills?

The median homeowner in Wesley Hills pays $10,000+ a year in property taxes, about 1.10% of the median home value.

Is Wesley Hills 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 Wesley Hills?

The median home value in Wesley Hills is $909,800, about 4.0 times the typical yearly household income.

6,196 people live in Wesley Hills. Numbers are typical (middle) values.