Housing affordability · NY · 2024
Sullivan Housing Affordability
42nd most affordable of 62 New York counties · price-to-income ratio
Sullivan at a glance
Sullivan 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 3.4×, and renters face a lower-than-average cost burden.
At Sullivan's median household income of $72,382, a renter paying the median monthly rent of $1,106 would commit 18% of gross annual income to housing — below the 30% threshold widely used to define cost burden.
For owner-occupied households, 13% spend more than 30% of their income on housing costs — the standard definition of owner cost burden.
Sullivan FAQ
What is the median home price in Sullivan?
The median home value in Sullivan, NY is $249,000 (2024 ACS 5-year estimate). This is 41% below the New York state median of $423,800.
Is Sullivan an affordable place to buy a home?
Sullivan is rated Affordable on the USInsights affordability scale. The price-to-income ratio is 3.4×, meaning the median home costs roughly 3.4 years of median household income ($72,382). Under 3.5× is generally considered affordable.
What is the average rent in Sullivan?
The median gross rent in Sullivan is $1,106 per month (2024 ACS 5-year estimate). 44% of renters spend more than 30% of their income on housing. The New York state median is $1,621.
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