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Painted Post

Pop. 1,824·106th most expensive in New York·Painted Post rents are up 7.5% over the past year
Median rent (all units)
$1,385/mo
Year-over-Year
+7.5%
Month-over-Month
+3.8%
vs US Median
-$577
Rising (Monthly)
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Painted Post · $1,385
More affordable than 83% of US cities · National median $1,962/mo
Affordability
26% of income
AFFORDABLE
0%30% benchmark60%+

At $1,385/mo, rent takes about 26% of the local median household income, comfortably within the 30% benchmark.

Income to afford
$55,000/yr
Local median income
$62,891/yr
Based on the 30%-of-income rule using Painted Post's median rent and household income. See the full affordability breakdown →
Medians by bedroom

Rent by unit size

Studio
$1,070
1 BR
$1,080
2 BR
$1,310
3 BR
$1,690
4 BR+
$2,190
Fair Market Rent (HUD)
$1,310/mo

These are HUD Fair Market Rents, the payment standard for a Housing Choice Voucher (Section 8). They often differ from the $1,385 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: August 17, 2026

Annual cost
$16,620/yr
At $1,385/mo median
Rent Market Meter
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Rents are up 7.5% year-over-year. Expect competition, and move quickly to lock in terms.
Based on rent-price momentum (+7.5% YoY, +3.8% MoM), not inventory.
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Demographics

Who lives here

Painted Post, NY is majority owner-occupied, has a large retiree population, has a median income below the national average, 36.5% of residents hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

Population
1,824
Median income
$62,891
Median age
45.7
Renters
36.5%
Age distribution
16.3%
22.5%
24.8%
15.1%
21.3%
Under 1816.3%
18–3422.5%
35–5424.8%
55–6415.1%
65+21.3%
Gender
38%
62%
Male38%
Female62%
Race & ethnicity
92.5%
White92.5%
Black0.5%
Hispanic2.1%
Asian2.2%
Other2.6%
Education (25+)
21.8%
33.3%
36.5%
No HS diploma8.3%
HS diploma21.8%
Some college33.3%
Bachelor's+36.5%
Housing tenure
63.5%
36.5%
Owner63.5%
Renter36.5%

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

2021 vs 2026

How Painted Post, NY has changed in 5 years

Income
$53,523 → $62,891
up 17.5%
Population
1,631 → 1,824
up 11.8%
Renter share
34.6% → 36.5%
+1.9 pts
Bachelor's+
44.8% → 36.5%
-8.3 pts
Median age
43.8 → 45.7
+1.9 yrs

On the earnings side, the typical household in Painted Post, NY now reports about $62,891, up from $53,523 in 2021. The population has grown by 11.8% since 2021, moving from about 1,631 residents to roughly 1,824. Renters now make up 36.5% of households, compared with 34.6% five years ago. College-educated residents now make up 36.5% of adults here, versus 44.8% in 2021.

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At $1,385/mo, how Painted Post rent compares to typical pay (30% rule).

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Painted Post rent by bedroom count

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

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About renting in Painted Post, NY

Last updated: August 17, 2026

The median rent in Painted Post is $1,385/mo as of August 2026. A studio apartment averages $1,070/mo while a 2-bedroom runs $1,310/mo. One-bedroom apartments average $1,080/mo and 3-bedroom units go for $1,690/mo.

At 26% of local median household income ($62,891/yr), Painted Post ranks as affordable compared to the national benchmark of 30%. Rents have increased 7.5% over the past year.

FAQ

Frequently asked questions

Is Painted Post an affordable city for renters?

Painted Post is considered affordable for renters. At $1,385/mo, rent takes approximately 26% of the local median household income ($62,891/yr). The standard benchmark is 30%. Painted Post falls comfortably within that range.

How much income do you need to rent in Painted Post?

To keep rent at or below 30% of gross income, you would need to earn at least $55,000/year (~$26/hour full-time) to afford the median rent of $1,385/mo in Painted Post. The local median household income is $62,891/yr, meaning the typical Painted Post household meets that threshold.

Is rent going up or down in Painted Post?

Rent in Painted Post has increased 7.5% over the past year as of August 2026, putting upward pressure on renter budgets.

How does Painted Post rent compare to other cities in New York?

Painted Post is one of the more affordable cities in New York for rent, ranking #106 out of 125 tracked cities at $1,385/mo.

Which nearby cities are cheaper to rent in than Painted Post?

Several nearby cities have lower median rents than Painted Post ($1,385/mo): Elmira ($1,121/mo), Corning ($1,322/mo).

What percentage of Painted Post residents rent vs. own?

According to Census data, approximately 36.5% of Painted Post households are renters, while 63.5% are owner-occupied. Painted Post leans toward homeownership, which can mean a smaller rental inventory.

How does Painted Post rent compare to the national average?

Painted Post's median rent of $1,385/mo is $577 (29%) below the US national median of $1,962/mo. Within New York, it ranks #106 out of 125 tracked cities.
Income Affordability
26%
AFFORDABLE

At $1,385/mo, rent takes ~26% of Painted Post's median household income ($62,891/yr). The standard benchmark is 30%.

Painted Post 26%Benchmark 30%
State income tax4–10.9%
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