Cost of Living in Crown Heights, NY

With a cost of living index of 106, Crown Heights, NY is somewhat more expensive than average. Living here is 6% more expensive than the national average and 5% below the New York state average of 111. Crown Heights is a small community of 3,071 residents.

Housing costs are the biggest factor in Crown Heights's cost of living. The median monthly rent is $1,356 (3% above the US median of $1,319), and the median home value sits at $321,000 (5% above the national median of $304,900). At current prices, the median home costs roughly 2.5x the median household income — well within traditional affordability guidelines.

The median household income in Crown Heights is $127,569, which is 70% higher than the national median of $75,149. Residents spend roughly 13% of household income on rent. This is a comfortable ratio, well below the 30% threshold that financial experts recommend as a maximum.

Climate is another factor for anyone considering a move to Crown Heights. The area sees an average annual temperature of 50.5°F, with summers averaging 71°F and winters around 29°F. Annual rainfall totals 41.9 inches spread over roughly 132 days. Cold winters mean higher heating bills, an important cost-of-living consideration.

Everyday prices in the Kiryas Joel-Poughkeepsie-Newburgh, NY (Metropolitan Statistical Area) metro area tend to run above the national average. Out of 6 common grocery and utility items tracked by the Bureau of Labor Statistics, 6 are priced higher than the US average. These real-world prices — from groceries to electricity — add up and should be factored into any cost of living comparison.

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.