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Cost of Living in Akwesasne, NY

Population: 4,140 | New York

82
Cost of Living Index
US Average = 100

Akwesasne is 18% less expensive than the national average.

75
Housing
61
Home Values
103
Regional Price

Cost of Living in Akwesasne, NY: What You Need to Know

With a cost of living index of 82, Akwesasne, NY is a very affordable place to live. Living here is 18% cheaper than the national average and 30% below the New York state average of 111. Akwesasne is a small community of 4,140 residents.

Housing costs are the biggest factor in Akwesasne's cost of living. The median monthly rent is $991 (25% below the US median of $1,319), and the median home value sits at $186,200 (39% below the national median of $304,900). At current prices, the median home costs roughly 2.7x the median household income — well within traditional affordability guidelines.

The median household income in Akwesasne is $69,245, which is 8% lower than the national median of $75,149. Residents spend roughly 17% of household income on rent. This is a comfortable ratio, well below the 30% threshold that financial experts recommend as a maximum. Lower incomes here are balanced by the significantly lower cost of living, stretching each dollar further.

Climate is another factor for anyone considering a move to Akwesasne. The area sees an average annual temperature of 44.1°F, with summers averaging 67°F and winters around 19°F. Annual rainfall totals 33.9 inches spread over roughly 146 days. Cold winters mean higher heating bills, an important cost-of-living consideration.

Data sources: US Census Bureau (ACS 2023), Zillow Home Values, HUD Fair Market Rents, BEA Regional Price Parities, BLS Average Prices, and NOAA Climate Normals. Updated monthly.

Income

Median Household Income
$69,245
vs US Median ($75,149)
-8%

Housing

Median Rent
$991/mo
Median Home Value
$186,200
Median Monthly Housing Cost
$694/mo

Climate in Akwesasne

NOAA 30-year normals (1991-2020)

44.1°F
Avg Temperature
33.9"
Rainfall / Year
146d
Rainy Days / Year
Jan Feb Mar Apr May Jun Jul Aug Sep Oct Nov Dec
High °F 25 28 38 54 68 76 81 79 71 58 45 32
Avg °F 16 18 29 43 56 65 70 68 60 48 36 24
Low °F 6 7 19 32 44 53 58 56 48 37 27 16
Rain" 2.1 1.6 2.0 2.9 3.1 3.7 3.5 3.4 3.5 3.4 2.6 2.1

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