Can A Bus Driver Afford Rent in Fairport, NY?
Stretched but workable — rent takes 34.7% of gross income.
Fairport rent: September 2026. Salary: BLS OEWS May 2024 (New York state estimate).
About rent and a bus driver salary
Transit bus driver pay sits near the US median household income, with municipal and unionized routes often paying more. At the national-average bus driver salary, the 30% rule supports about $1,296 a month in rent.
Cheaper rent nearby
These New York cities have lower median rent than Fairport, which improves the affordability math on a bus driver salary:
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Can a bus driver afford rent in Fairport, NY?
Median rent in Fairport is $1,706 a month. A typical bus driver in New York earns about $59,075 a year, which makes that rent 34.7% of gross monthly income. Under the 30% rule, the answer is no — rent exceeds the 30% threshold.
How much rent can a bus driver afford in Fairport?
Using the 30% rule, a bus driver salary in New York (~$59,075/yr) supports up to $1,477 a month in rent. Fairport's current median rent is $1,706/mo, which is $229/mo over the affordability threshold.
How many hours does a bus driver work to cover rent in Fairport?
At an hourly equivalent of about $28 an hour, a bus driver in New York works roughly 60.1 hours a month to cover Fairport's median rent of $1,706.
Where is rent cheaper than Fairport for a bus driver?
Nearby New York cities with lower median rent include Penfield ($1,697/mo), Depew ($1,696/mo), Cohoes ($1,685/mo). Each shifts the affordability math materially on a bus driver salary.