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Uniondale

Pop. 33,148·23rd most expensive in New York·One of the pricier rental markets in the US
Median rent (all units)
$3,537/mo
Year-over-Year
Stable
Month-over-Month
+1.5%
vs US Median
+$1,605
Reported rents
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Uniondale · $3,537
More expensive than 96% of US cities · National median $1,932/mo
Affordability
34% of income
MODERATE
0%30% benchmark60%+

At $3,537/mo, rent takes about 34% of the local median household income, slightly above the 30% benchmark.

Income to afford
$141,000/yr
Local median income
$124,684/yr
Based on the 30%-of-income rule using Uniondale's median rent and household income. See the full affordability breakdown →
Medians by bedroom

Rent by unit size

Studio
$1,820
1 BR
$2,210
2 BR
$2,550
3 BR
$3,310
4 BR+
$3,540
Fair Market Rent (HUD)
$2,550/mo

These are HUD Fair Market Rents, the payment standard for a Housing Choice Voucher (Section 8). They often differ from the $3,537 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: September 25, 2026

From the history

What the numbers show

What a typical income covers

30% of the median household income ($124,684) is $3,117 a month. That covers HUD's Fair Market Rent for up to a 2-bedroom ($2,550); a 3-bedroom is $3,310.

From Zillow's monthly rent index (ZORI) for Uniondale. Income is the Census median household income (5-year estimates). Fair Market Rents are HUD’s, which include utilities.

Annual cost
$42,444/yr
At $3,537/mo median
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Demographics

Who lives here

Uniondale, NY is majority owner-occupied, has a median income above the national average, 27.3% of residents hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

Population
33,148
Median income
$124,684
Median age
37.1
Renters
30.3%
Age distribution
17.7%
29.4%
25.8%
17.2%
Under 1817.7%
18–3429.4%
35–5425.8%
55–649.9%
65+17.2%
Gender
49.2%
50.8%
Male49.2%
Female50.8%
Race & ethnicity
20.7%
36.2%
39.4%
White20.7%
Black36.2%
Hispanic39.4%
Asian3.3%
Education (25+)
15.7%
31.3%
25.7%
27.3%
No HS diploma15.7%
HS diploma31.3%
Some college25.7%
Bachelor's+27.3%
Housing tenure
69.7%
30.3%
Owner69.7%
Renter30.3%

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

2021 vs 2026

How Uniondale, NY has changed in 5 years

Income
$96,359 → $124,684
up 29.4%
Population
32,791 → 33,148
up 1.1%
Renter share
28.4% → 30.3%
+1.9 pts
Bachelor's+
26% → 27.3%
+1.3 pts
Median age
34.9 → 37.1
+2.2 yrs

Census figures show median household income at $124,684 today, compared with $96,359 five years earlier. The population has grown by 1.1% since 2021, moving from about 32,791 residents to roughly 33,148. Renters now make up 30.3% of households, compared with 28.4% five years ago.

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By apartment size

Uniondale rent by bedroom count

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

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About renting in Uniondale, NY

Last updated: September 25, 2026

The median rent in Uniondale is $3,537/mo as of September 2026. A studio apartment averages $1,820/mo while a 2-bedroom runs $2,550/mo. One-bedroom apartments average $2,210/mo and 3-bedroom units go for $3,310/mo.

At 34% of local median household income ($124,684/yr), Uniondale ranks as moderate compared to the national benchmark of 30%. Rent prices have stayed steady over the past year.

FAQ

Frequently asked questions

How much income do you need to rent in Uniondale?

To keep rent at or below 30% of gross income, you would need to earn at least $141,000/year (about $68/hour full-time) to afford the median rent of $3,537/mo in Uniondale. The local median household income is $124,684/yr, so the typical household falls short of that bar.

Is rent going up or down in Uniondale?

Rent in Uniondale has been roughly flat over the past year, a 0.0% change.

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

Uniondale is one of the pricier among New York cities for rent, ranking #23 of 124 tracked cities at $3,537/mo.

Which nearby cities are cheaper to rent in than Uniondale?

Nearby cities with lower median rent than Uniondale ($3,537/mo) include Westbury ($3,098/mo), Hempstead ($3,106/mo), and Rockville Centre ($3,400/mo).
Income Affordability
34%
MODERATE

At $3,537/mo, rent takes ~34% of Uniondale's median household income ($124,684/yr). The standard benchmark is 30%.

Uniondale 34%Benchmark 30%
State income tax4–10.9%
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