Cost of Living in Chemung County, NY

What does it cost to live in Chemung County? Income, housing, and affordability breakdown.

Median Income

$61,358

Median Rent

$991/mo

Median Home

$128,200

Affordability

531

Housing Cost Breakdown

Owning (20% down, 6.5%)

Mortgage (P&I)$648
Property Tax$272
Insurance$43

Total Monthly$963
% of Income18.8%

Renting

Median Rent$991
Renter's Insurance$25

Total Monthly$1,016
% of Income19.4%

Living in Chemung County, New York

Chemung County has a median household income of $61,358 with housing costs that represent 18.8% of income for owners and 19.4% for renters. Housing costs are within the recommended 30% of income threshold.

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County-level data from U.S. Census Bureau American Community Survey (ACS) 2022 5-Year Estimates. Additional sources: Bureau of Labor Statistics, Bureau of Economic Analysis. Estimates are county-level medians. This is not financial advice.