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Housing Affordability in Greene County, NY

Households that spend 30% or more of income on housing, rent and owner costs compared with income. American Community Survey 2020-2024 5-year estimates.

Households paying 30%+ for housing
28.8%
New York 38.5%
Renters paying 30%+
42.8%
New York 52.1%
Homeowners paying 30%+
25.0%
New York 27.6%
Owner costs with a mortgage
$1,922/mo
New York $2,555/mo

Housing costs compared with income

  • Renters paying 30% or more1,67142.8%
  • Homeowners paying 30% or more3,57925.0%
  • Renters paying 50% or more87122.3%
  • Median rent as a share of income: 26.9%
  • Median owner costs as a share of income, with a mortgage: 21.4%
  • Median owner costs without a mortgage: $745/mo
  • Median home value divided by median household income: 3.5

How it compares

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AreaHouseholds paying 30%+ for housingRenters 30%+Owners 30%+Median rent as % of income
Greene County, NY28.8%42.8%25.0%26.9%
New York38.5%52.1%27.6%31.2%
United States32.2%51.1%22.7%30.6%

Cities and towns in Greene County

Places with 1,000 or more people

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CityHouseholds paying 30%+ for housingRenters 30%+Owners 30%+Median rent as % of income
Catskill33.9%38.6%30.2%23.3%
Coxsackie32.0%36.3%29.6%24.2%
Athens36.1%37.6%35.7%26.6%
Cairo39.5%33.2%44.8%23.8%
Sleepy Hollow Lake15.1%100.0%12.1%Not reported
Jefferson Heights27.6%37.0%21.4%28.2%

Frequently asked questions

What is the housing cost burden in Greene County, NY?
In Greene County, NY, 28.8% of households spend 30% or more of their income on housing costs.
How does Greene County compare with New York?
The households paying 30%+ for housing in Greene County is 28.8%, compared with 38.5% for New York as a whole.

Source: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey · 2020-2024 5-year estimates