Housing affordability · NY · 2024
Livingston Housing Affordability
19th cheapest of 62 NY counties by price-to-income ratio · 791st of 3,216 nationally · tier rated on the national scale
Livingston at a glance
Livingston shows a counter-intuitive pattern: home prices relative to income (2.4×) are below the New York state median, yet a higher-than-average share of renters face cost burden — ownership and rental markets here don't move together.
At Livingston's median household income of $74,001, a renter paying the median monthly rent of $931 would commit 15% of gross annual income to housing — below the 30% threshold widely used to define cost burden.
50% of Livingston renters spend more than 30% of their income on housing — the share of the renter population classified as cost-burdened.
For owner-occupied households, 11% spend more than 30% of their income on housing costs — below the NY rate of 19%.
Livingston FAQ
What is the median home price in Livingston?
The median home value in Livingston, NY is $174,600 (2024 ACS 5-year estimate). This is 59% below the New York state median of $423,800.
Is Livingston an affordable place to buy a home?
Livingston is rated Affordable on the USInsights affordability scale. The price-to-income ratio is 2.4×, meaning the median home costs roughly 2.4 years of median household income ($74,001). Under 3.5× is generally considered affordable.
What is the average rent in Livingston?
The median gross rent in Livingston is $931 per month (2024 ACS 5-year estimate). 50% of renters spend more than 30% of their income on housing. The New York state median is $1,621.
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