Cost of Living in Wurtsboro, NY

With a cost of living index of 92, Wurtsboro, NY is slightly more affordable than average. Living here is 8% cheaper than the national average and 19% below the New York state average of 111. Wurtsboro is a small community of 1,181 residents.

Housing costs are the biggest factor in Wurtsboro's cost of living. The median monthly rent is $1,266 (4% below the US median of $1,319), and the median home value sits at $214,500 (30% below the national median of $304,900). At current prices, the median home costs roughly 3x the median household income — well within traditional affordability guidelines.

The median household income in Wurtsboro is $72,500, which is 4% lower than the national median of $75,149. Residents spend roughly 21% of household income on rent. This is a comfortable ratio, well below the 30% threshold that financial experts recommend as a maximum.

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.