Housing affordability · NY · 2024
Yates Housing Affordability
30th most affordable of 62 New York counties · price-to-income ratio
Yates at a glance
Yates 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 2.6×, and renters face a lower-than-average cost burden.
At Yates's median household income of $69,701, a renter paying the median monthly rent of $834 would commit 14% 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.
Yates FAQ
What is the median home price in Yates?
The median home value in Yates, NY is $184,700 (2024 ACS 5-year estimate). This is 56% below the New York state median of $423,800.
Is Yates an affordable place to buy a home?
Yates is rated Affordable on the USInsights affordability scale. The price-to-income ratio is 2.6×, meaning the median home costs roughly 2.6 years of median household income ($69,701). Under 3.5× is generally considered affordable.
What is the average rent in Yates?
The median gross rent in Yates is $834 per month (2024 ACS 5-year estimate). 31% of renters spend more than 30% of their income on housing. The New York state median is $1,621.
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