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Amityville

Pop. 9,588·40th most expensive in New York·One of the pricier rental markets in the US
Median rent (all units)
$3,204/mo
Year-over-Year
Stable
Month-over-Month
+1.6%
vs US Median
+$1,242
Rising (Monthly)
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Amityville · $3,204
More expensive than 93% of US cities · National median $1,962/mo
Affordability
36% of income
MODERATE
0%30% benchmark60%+

At $3,204/mo, rent takes about 36% of the local median household income, slightly above the 30% benchmark.

Income to afford
$128,000/yr
Local median income
$106,285/yr
Based on the 30%-of-income rule using Amityville's median rent and household income. See the full affordability breakdown →
Medians by bedroom

Rent by unit size

Studio
$1,730
1 BR
$2,100
2 BR
$2,420
3 BR
$3,140
4 BR+
$3,360
Fair Market Rent (HUD)
$2,420/mo

These are HUD Fair Market Rents, the payment standard for a Housing Choice Voucher (Section 8). They often differ from the $3,204 market median above, and that is expected: FMR is the 40th percentile of standard-quality units and counts gross rent, so it includes essential utilities such as electricity, water, gas, sewer, and trash. The market median is asking rent, which usually excludes utilities. HUD sets FMR once a year; market rent here updates monthly.

Source: HUD Small Area Fair Market Rents. Read the methodology →

Rent trends

12-month history

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Last updated: August 17, 2026

Annual cost
$38,448/yr
At $3,204/mo median
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Demographics

Who lives here

Amityville, NY is majority owner-occupied, has a large retiree population, has a median income above the national average, 42.7% of residents hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

Population
9,588
Median income
$106,285
Median age
52.1
Renters
25.6%
Age distribution
14.9%
17.8%
23%
14.5%
29.8%
Under 1814.9%
18–3417.8%
35–5423%
55–6414.5%
65+29.8%
Gender
47.7%
52.3%
Male47.7%
Female52.3%
Race & ethnicity
73.8%
18.1%
White73.8%
Black3.3%
Hispanic18.1%
Asian3.6%
Other1.2%
Education (25+)
21.4%
28.9%
42.7%
No HS diploma7.1%
HS diploma21.4%
Some college28.9%
Bachelor's+42.7%
Housing tenure
74.4%
25.6%
Owner74.4%
Renter25.6%

Source: U.S. Census Bureau · ACS 2024 5-Year Estimates

2021 vs 2026

How Amityville, NY has changed in 5 years

Income
$92,882 → $106,285
up 14.4%
Population
9,542 → 9,588
up 0.5%
Renter share
30.9% → 25.6%
-5.3 pts
Bachelor's+
40.1% → 42.7%
+2.6 pts
Median age
49.8 → 52.1
+2.3 yrs

Median household income climbed from $92,882 to $106,285 between 2021 and 2024, a 14.4% shift. The renter share has eased from 30.9% to 25.6%, with owner-occupied housing accounting for the remainder. Bachelor's-degree-or-higher attainment moved from 40.1% to 42.7% across the same window.

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Amityville rent by bedroom count

Median rent for each apartment size in Amityville. Click any size for full breakdown.

Local insights

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About renting in Amityville, NY

Last updated: August 17, 2026

The median rent in Amityville is $3,204/mo as of August 2026. A studio apartment averages $1,730/mo while a 2-bedroom runs $2,420/mo. One-bedroom apartments average $2,100/mo and 3-bedroom units go for $3,140/mo.

At 36% of local median household income ($106,285/yr), Amityville ranks as moderate compared to the national benchmark of 30%. Rent prices have stayed steady over the past year.

FAQ

Frequently asked questions

Is Amityville an affordable city for renters?

Amityville is considered moderate for renters. At $3,204/mo, rent takes approximately 36% of the local median household income ($106,285/yr). The standard benchmark is 30%. Amityville slightly exceeds that threshold, so budgeting carefully matters here.

How much income do you need to rent in Amityville?

To keep rent at or below 30% of gross income, you would need to earn at least $128,000/year (~$62/hour full-time) to afford the median rent of $3,204/mo in Amityville. The local median household income is $106,285/yr, meaning the typical Amityville household falls short of that threshold.

Is rent going up or down in Amityville?

Rent in Amityville has been relatively stable over the past year, with a 0.0% change year over year as of August 2026.

How does Amityville rent compare to other cities in New York?

Amityville is one of the pricier cities in New York for rent, ranking #40 out of 125 tracked cities at $3,204/mo.

Which nearby cities are cheaper to rent in than Amityville?

Several nearby cities have lower median rents than Amityville ($3,204/mo): Farmingdale ($2,948/mo), West Babylon ($3,077/mo).

What percentage of Amityville residents rent vs. own?

According to Census data, approximately 25.6% of Amityville households are renters, while 74.4% are owner-occupied. Amityville leans toward homeownership, which can mean a smaller rental inventory.

How does Amityville rent compare to the national average?

Amityville's median rent of $3,204/mo is $1,242 (63%) above the US national median of $1,962/mo. Within New York, it ranks #40 out of 125 tracked cities.
Income Affordability
36%
MODERATE

At $3,204/mo, rent takes ~36% of Amityville's median household income ($106,285/yr). The standard benchmark is 30%.

Amityville 36%Benchmark 30%
State income tax4–10.9%
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