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Catskill

Pop. 3,779·81st most expensive in New York·Rental market data updated monthly for Catskill, NY
Median rent (all units)
$1,831/mo
Year-over-Year
Stable
Month-over-Month
-1.8%
vs US Median
-$131
Falling (Monthly)
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Catskill · $1,831
More affordable than 52% of US cities · National median $1,962/mo
Affordability
28% of income
AFFORDABLE
0%30% benchmark60%+

At $1,831/mo, rent takes about 28% of the local median household income, comfortably within the 30% benchmark.

Income to afford
$73,000/yr
Local median income
$79,423/yr
Based on the 30%-of-income rule using Catskill's median rent and household income. See the full affordability breakdown →
Medians by bedroom

Rent by unit size

Studio
$1,160
1 BR
$1,180
2 BR
$1,540
3 BR
$1,980
4 BR+
$2,220
Fair Market Rent (HUD)
$1,540/mo

These are HUD Fair Market Rents, the payment standard for a Housing Choice Voucher (Section 8). They often differ from the $1,831 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

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Last updated: July 20, 2026

Annual cost
$21,972/yr
At $1,831/mo median
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Rents are softening (down 0.0% YoY), so renters have negotiating leverage.
Based on rent-price momentum (+0.0% YoY, -1.8% MoM), not inventory.
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Demographics

Who lives here

Catskill, NY is majority owner-occupied, 32.8% of residents hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

Population
3,779
Median income
$79,423
Median age
47.2
Renters
43.9%
Age distribution
12.4%
21.5%
28%
20.4%
17.6%
Under 1812.4%
18–3421.5%
35–5428%
55–6420.4%
65+17.6%
Gender
52%
48%
Male52%
Female48%
Race & ethnicity
79.5%
White79.5%
Black7.5%
Hispanic8%
Asian4.1%
Other0.9%
Education (25+)
28.9%
27.7%
32.8%
No HS diploma10.6%
HS diploma28.9%
Some college27.7%
Bachelor's+32.8%
Housing tenure
56.1%
43.9%
Owner56.1%
Renter43.9%

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

2021 vs 2026

How Catskill, NY has changed in 5 years

Income
$52,500 → $79,423
up 51.3%
Population
3,841 → 3,779
down 1.6%
Renter share
35.5% → 43.9%
+8.4 pts
Bachelor's+
24% → 32.8%
+8.8 pts
Median age
42.3 → 47.2
+4.9 yrs

Census figures show median household income at $79,423 today, compared with $52,500 five years earlier. Headcount in the area went from 3,841 to 3,779 between 2021 and 2024, a 1.6% change. About 43.9% of households rent today, against 35.5% in 2021. Educational attainment has shifted as well, with the share of adults holding a bachelor's degree or higher climbed from 24% to 32.8%.

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By apartment size

Catskill rent by bedroom count

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About renting in Catskill, NY

Last updated: July 20, 2026

The median rent in Catskill is $1,831/mo as of July 2026. A studio apartment averages $1,160/mo while a 2-bedroom runs $1,540/mo. One-bedroom apartments average $1,180/mo and 3-bedroom units go for $1,980/mo.

At 28% of local median household income ($79,423/yr), Catskill ranks as affordable compared to the national benchmark of 30%. Rent prices have stayed steady over the past year.

FAQ

Frequently asked questions

Is Catskill an affordable city for renters?

Catskill is considered affordable for renters. At $1,831/mo, rent takes approximately 28% of the local median household income ($79,423/yr). The standard benchmark is 30%. Catskill falls comfortably within that range.

How much income do you need to rent in Catskill?

To keep rent at or below 30% of gross income, you would need to earn at least $73,000/year (~$35/hour full-time) to afford the median rent of $1,831/mo in Catskill. The local median household income is $79,423/yr, meaning the typical Catskill household meets that threshold.

Is rent going up or down in Catskill?

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

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

Catskill is middle-of-the-pack for New York for rent, ranking #81 out of 126 tracked cities at $1,831/mo.

What percentage of Catskill residents rent vs. own?

According to Census data, approximately 43.9% of Catskill households are renters, while 56.1% are owner-occupied. Catskill leans toward homeownership, which can mean a smaller rental inventory.

How does Catskill rent compare to the national average?

Catskill's median rent of $1,831/mo is $131 (7%) below the US national median of $1,962/mo. Within New York, it ranks #81 out of 126 tracked cities.
Income Affordability
28%
AFFORDABLE

At $1,831/mo, rent takes ~28% of Catskill's median household income ($79,423/yr). The standard benchmark is 30%.

Catskill 28%Benchmark 30%
State income tax4–10.9%
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