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Deer Park

Pop. 27,990·66th most expensive in New York·Rental market data updated monthly for Deer Park, NY
Median rent (all units)
$2,175/mo
Year-over-Year
Stable
Month-over-Month
-18.0%
vs US Median
+$210
Falling (Monthly)
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Deer Park · $2,175
More expensive than 68% of US cities · National median $1,965/mo
Affordability
19% of income
VERY AFFORDABLE
0%30% benchmark60%+

At $2,175/mo, rent takes about 19% of the local median household income, comfortably within the 30% benchmark.

Income to afford
$87,000/yr
Local median income
$137,105/yr
Based on the 30%-of-income rule using Deer Park's median rent and household income. See the full affordability breakdown →
Medians by bedroom

Rent by unit size

Studio
$1,570
1 BR
$1,930
2 BR
$2,260
3 BR
$2,930
4 BR+
$3,170
Research median
$2,260/mo

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

Rent trends

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Last updated: July 20, 2026

Annual cost
$26,100/yr
At $2,175/mo median
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Strong Renter's Market
Renter's MarketBalancedLandlord's Market
Rents are down 0.0% year-over-year. Push hard on price, concessions, and lease terms.
Based on rent-price momentum (+0.0% YoY, -18.0% MoM), not inventory.
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Demographics

Who lives here

Deer Park, NY is majority owner-occupied, has a median income above the national average, 38.4% of residents hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

Population
27,990
Median income
$137,105
Median age
38.6
Renters
16.2%
Age distribution
22.1%
22.4%
27.7%
13.4%
14.5%
Under 1822.1%
18–3422.4%
35–5427.7%
55–6413.4%
65+14.5%
Gender
47.3%
52.7%
Male47.3%
Female52.7%
Race & ethnicity
52.6%
14.5%
22.8%
White52.6%
Black14.5%
Hispanic22.8%
Asian10.8%
Education (25+)
27%
27.1%
38.4%
No HS diploma7.5%
HS diploma27%
Some college27.1%
Bachelor's+38.4%
Housing tenure
83.8%
16.2%
Owner83.8%
Renter16.2%

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

2021 vs 2026

How Deer Park, NY has changed in 5 years

Income
$114,230 → $137,105
up 20.0%
Population
26,803 → 27,990
up 4.4%
Renter share
14.7% → 16.2%
+1.5 pts
Bachelor's+
37.3% → 38.4%
+1.1 pts
Median age
42.9 → 38.6
-4.3 yrs

Local incomes tracked alongside that move, going from a median of $114,230 in 2021 to $137,105 more recently. Census counts show Deer Park, NY adding about 1,187 residents over the five-year window, up 4.4% on net. The renter share has risen from 14.7% to 16.2%, with owner-occupied housing accounting for the remainder.

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Deer Park rent by bedroom count

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About renting in Deer Park, NY

Last updated: July 20, 2026

The median rent in Deer Park is $2,175/mo as of July 2026. A studio apartment averages $1,570/mo while a 2-bedroom runs $2,260/mo. One-bedroom apartments average $1,930/mo and 3-bedroom units go for $2,930/mo.

At 19% of local median household income ($137,105/yr), Deer Park ranks as affordable compared to the national benchmark of 30%. Rent prices have stayed steady over the past year.

FAQ

Frequently asked questions

Is Deer Park an affordable city for renters?

Deer Park is considered very affordable for renters. At $2,175/mo, rent takes approximately 19% of the local median household income ($137,105/yr). The standard benchmark is 30%. Deer Park falls comfortably within that range.

How much income do you need to rent in Deer Park?

To keep rent at or below 30% of gross income, you would need to earn at least $87,000/year (~$42/hour full-time) to afford the median rent of $2,175/mo in Deer Park. The local median household income is $137,105/yr, meaning the typical Deer Park household meets that threshold.

Is rent going up or down in Deer Park?

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

How does Deer Park rent compare to other cities in New York?

Deer Park is middle-of-the-pack for New York for rent, ranking #66 out of 126 tracked cities at $2,175/mo.

What percentage of Deer Park residents rent vs. own?

According to Census data, approximately 16.2% of Deer Park households are renters, while 83.8% are owner-occupied. Deer Park leans toward homeownership, which can mean a smaller rental inventory.

How does Deer Park rent compare to the national average?

Deer Park's median rent of $2,175/mo is $210 (11%) above the US national median of $1,965/mo. Within New York, it ranks #66 out of 126 tracked cities.
Income Affordability
19%
VERY AFFORDABLE

At $2,175/mo, rent takes ~19% of Deer Park's median household income ($137,105/yr). The standard benchmark is 30%.

Deer Park 19%Benchmark 30%
State income tax4–10.9%
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