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Bohemia

Pop. 9,181·45th most expensive in New York·One of the pricier rental markets in the US
Median rent (all units)
$2,686/mo
Year-over-Year
Stable
Month-over-Month
+2.1%
vs US Median
+$721
Rising (Monthly)
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Bohemia · $2,686
More expensive than 86% of US cities · National median $1,965/mo
Affordability
26% of income
AFFORDABLE
0%30% benchmark60%+

At $2,686/mo, rent takes about 26% of the local median household income, comfortably within the 30% benchmark.

Income to afford
$107,000/yr
Local median income
$125,781/yr
Based on the 30%-of-income rule using Bohemia's median rent and household income. See the full affordability breakdown →
Medians by bedroom

Rent by unit size

Studio
$2,000
1 BR
$2,430
2 BR
$2,800
3 BR
$3,630
4 BR+
$3,890
Research median
$2,800/mo

Bedroom estimates are gross rents that include essential utilities (electricity, water, gas, sewer, trash).

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Last updated: March 21, 2026

Annual cost
$32,232/yr
At $2,686/mo median
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Rents are climbing (0.0% YoY), so leverage tilts toward landlords. Act sooner rather than later.
Based on rent-price momentum (+0.0% YoY, +2.1% MoM), not inventory.
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Demographics

Who lives here

Bohemia, NY is majority owner-occupied, has a median income above the national average, 40.6% of residents hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

Population
9,181
Median income
$125,781
Median age
43.2
Renters
15.4%
Age distribution
20.3%
18.1%
28.9%
15.1%
17.5%
Under 1820.3%
18–3418.1%
35–5428.9%
55–6415.1%
65+17.5%
Gender
53.8%
46.2%
Male53.8%
Female46.2%
Race & ethnicity
83.1%
White83.1%
Black2.2%
Hispanic9.6%
Asian5.9%
Education (25+)
28.4%
26%
40.6%
No HS diploma4.9%
HS diploma28.4%
Some college26%
Bachelor's+40.6%
Housing tenure
84.6%
15.4%
Owner84.6%
Renter15.4%

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

2021 vs 2026

How Bohemia, NY has changed in 5 years

Income
$108,276 → $125,781
up 16.2%
Population
9,504 → 9,181
down 3.4%
Renter share
19.1% → 15.4%
-3.7 pts
Bachelor's+
39.7% → 40.6%
+0.9 pts
Median age
41.7 → 43.2
+1.5 yrs

Census figures show median household income at $125,781 today, compared with $108,276 five years earlier. Census counts show Bohemia, NY losing about 323 residents over the five-year window, down 3.4% on net. The renter share has eased from 19.1% to 15.4%, with owner-occupied housing accounting for the remainder.

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Bohemia rent by bedroom count

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

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About renting in Bohemia, NY

Last updated: March 21, 2026

The median rent in Bohemia is $2,686/mo as of March 2026. A studio apartment averages $2,000/mo while a 2-bedroom runs $2,800/mo. One-bedroom apartments average $2,430/mo and 3-bedroom units go for $3,630/mo.

At 26% of local median household income ($125,781/yr), Bohemia ranks as affordable compared to the national benchmark of 30%. Rent prices have stayed steady over the past year.

FAQ

Frequently asked questions

Is Bohemia an affordable city for renters?

Bohemia is considered affordable for renters. At $2,686/mo, rent takes approximately 26% of the local median household income ($125,781/yr). The standard benchmark is 30%. Bohemia falls comfortably within that range.

How much income do you need to rent in Bohemia?

To keep rent at or below 30% of gross income, you would need to earn at least $107,000/year (~$51/hour full-time) to afford the median rent of $2,686/mo in Bohemia. The local median household income is $125,781/yr, meaning the typical Bohemia household meets that threshold.

Is rent going up or down in Bohemia?

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

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

Bohemia is middle-of-the-pack for New York for rent, ranking #45 out of 110 tracked cities at $2,686/mo.

What percentage of Bohemia residents rent vs. own?

According to Census data, approximately 15.4% of Bohemia households are renters, while 84.6% are owner-occupied. Bohemia leans toward homeownership, which can mean a smaller rental inventory.

How does Bohemia rent compare to the national average?

Bohemia's median rent of $2,686/mo is $721 (37%) above the US national median of $1,965/mo. Within New York, it ranks #45 out of 110 tracked cities.
Income Affordability
26%
AFFORDABLE

At $2,686/mo, rent takes ~26% of Bohemia's median household income ($125,781/yr). The standard benchmark is 30%.

Bohemia 26%Benchmark 30%
State income tax4–10.9%
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