Housing affordability · NY · 2024

Schuyler Housing Affordability

Affordable — Good value

26th most affordable of 62 New York counties · price-to-income ratio

Median Home Value
$171,800
↓59% vs NY · ↓6% vs US
Price-to-Income Ratio
2.5×
↓49% vs NY · ↓17% vs US
Median Monthly Rent
$899
↓45% vs NY · ↑3% vs US
Renter Cost Burden
46%
↓7% vs NY · ↑21% vs US
Analysis · NY

Schuyler at a glance

Schuyler 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 2.5×, and renters face a lower-than-average cost burden.

At Schuyler's median household income of $67,663, a renter paying the median monthly rent of $899 would commit 16% of gross annual income to housing — below the 30% threshold widely used to define cost burden.

For owner-occupied households, 14% spend more than 30% of their income on housing costs — the standard definition of owner cost burden.

Schuyler FAQ

What is the median home price in Schuyler?

The median home value in Schuyler, NY is $171,800 (2024 ACS 5-year estimate). This is 59% below the New York state median of $423,800.

Is Schuyler an affordable place to buy a home?

Schuyler is rated Affordable on the USInsights affordability scale. The price-to-income ratio is 2.5×, meaning the median home costs roughly 2.5 years of median household income ($67,663). Under 3.5× is generally considered affordable.

What is the average rent in Schuyler?

The median gross rent in Schuyler is $899 per month (2024 ACS 5-year estimate). 46% 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 →