Cost of Living in Jeffersonville, NY

With a cost of living index of 86, Jeffersonville, NY is a very affordable place to live. Living here is 14% cheaper than the national average and 25% below the New York state average of 111. Jeffersonville is a small community of 417 residents.

Housing costs are the biggest factor in Jeffersonville's cost of living. The median monthly rent is $1,037 (21% below the US median of $1,319), and the median home value sits at $223,800 (27% below the national median of $304,900). At current prices, the median home costs roughly 3.1x the median household income — a moderately affordable ratio by today's standards.

The median household income in Jeffersonville is $71,250, which is 5% 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.

Climate is another factor for anyone considering a move to Jeffersonville. The area sees an average annual temperature of 49.4°F, with summers averaging 70°F and winters around 28°F. Annual rainfall totals 41 inches spread over roughly 145 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.