Housing affordability · NY · 2024

Greene Housing Affordability

Moderate — Getting pricey

45th most affordable of 62 New York counties · price-to-income ratio

Median Home Value
$271,600
↓36% vs NY · ↑49% vs US
Price-to-Income Ratio
3.5×
↓29% vs NY · ↑17% vs US
Median Monthly Rent
$1,004
↓38% vs NY · ↑15% vs US
Renter Cost Burden
39%
↓20% vs NY · ↑4% vs US
Analysis · NY

Greene at a glance

Greene is among the more accessible housing markets in New York on both ownership and rental measures — home prices relative to income sit below the state median at 3.5×, and renters face a lower-than-average cost burden.

At Greene's median household income of $77,945, a renter paying the median monthly rent of $1,004 would commit 15% of gross annual income to housing — below the 30% threshold widely used to define cost burden.

For owner-occupied households, 15% spend more than 30% of their income on housing costs — the standard definition of owner cost burden.

Greene FAQ

What is the median home price in Greene?

The median home value in Greene, NY is $271,600 (2024 ACS 5-year estimate). This is 36% below the New York state median of $423,800.

Is Greene an affordable place to buy a home?

Greene is rated Moderate on the USInsights affordability scale. The price-to-income ratio is 3.5×, meaning the median home costs roughly 3.5 years of median household income ($77,945). 3.5×–5.0× indicates moderate pressure.

What is the average rent in Greene?

The median gross rent in Greene is $1,004 per month (2024 ACS 5-year estimate). 39% of renters spend more than 30% of their income on housing. The New York state median is $1,621.

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Source: US Census Bureau ACS 5-Year Estimates 2024 (2020–2024 survey period). Price-to-income ratio = median home value ÷ median household income. Full New York methodology →