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West Harrison

·9th most expensive in New York·One of the pricier rental markets in the US
Median rent (all units)
$4,250/mo
Year-over-Year
Stable
Month-over-Month
+1.8%
vs US Median
+$2,318
Reported rents
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West Harrison · $4,250
More expensive than 98% of US cities · National median $1,932/mo
Affordability
71% of income
EXPENSIVE
0%30% benchmark60%+

At $4,250/mo, rent takes about 71% of the US median household income, well above the 30% benchmark.

Income to afford
$170,000/yr
US median income
$72,000/yr
Based on the 30%-of-income rule using West Harrison's median rent and household income. See the full affordability breakdown →
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Last updated: October 17, 2026

Annual cost
$51,000/yr
At $4,250/mo median
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Rents are climbing (0.0% YoY), so leverage tilts toward landlords. Act sooner rather than later.
Based on rent-price momentum (+0.0% YoY, +1.8% MoM), not inventory.
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Last updated: October 17, 2026

The median rent in West Harrison is $4,250/mo as of October 2026.

At 71% of estimated US median household income ($72,000/yr), West Harrison ranks as expensive compared to the national benchmark of 30%. Rent prices have stayed steady over the past year.

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How much income do you need to rent in West Harrison?

To keep rent at or below 30% of gross income, you would need to earn at least $170,000/year (about $82/hour full-time) to afford the median rent of $4,250/mo in West Harrison.

Is rent going up or down in West Harrison?

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

How does West Harrison rent compare to other cities in New York?

West Harrison is one of the pricier among New York cities for rent, ranking #9 of 121 tracked cities at $4,250/mo.

Which nearby cities are cheaper to rent in than West Harrison?

Nearby cities with lower median rent than West Harrison ($4,250/mo) include Port Chester ($3,130/mo), White Plains ($3,301/mo), and Harrison ($3,455/mo).
Income Affordability
71%
EXPENSIVE

At $4,250/mo, rent takes ~71% of US median household income ($72,000/yr). The standard benchmark is 30%.

West Harrison 71%Benchmark 30%
State income tax4–10.9%
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