How much rent can you afford in Franklin Square, NY?
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The 30% rent rule, in Franklin Square
At a median rent of $3,100/mo, Franklin Square is affordable when measured against Franklin Square median household income of $143,263/yr. Rent would consume roughly 26% of pre-tax income, and a salary of about $124,000 keeps rent at the recommended 30% threshold.
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Frequently asked
How much rent can I afford in Franklin Square?
On a $143,263 salary (the Franklin Square median household income), the recommended ceiling is 30% of pre-tax income, or about $3,582/mo. Franklin Square's median rent is $3,100/mo. Use the calculator on this page to run your own salary.
What salary do I need to live in Franklin Square?
To keep Franklin Square's $3,100/mo median rent under 30% of income, you'd need about $124,000/yr. Lower your target share (e.g. 25%) to need more, or raise it (e.g. 40%) to need less.
Is Franklin Square affordable on the median New York income?
Franklin Square is affordable on a $143,263 income. Rent would take 26% of pre-tax pay, inside the recommended 30% threshold.
What's the 30% rent rule?
The 30% rule is a long-standing budgeting guideline that keeps rent at or below 30% of gross (pre-tax) income. It leaves enough room for utilities, transit, savings, and debt service. In high-cost markets, many renters exceed 30%, and the Census Bureau classifies households paying more than 30% of income on rent as "cost-burdened".