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Housing Affordability in New Square, 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
- 75.6%
- New York 38.5%
- Renters paying 30%+
- 78.8%
- New York 52.1%
- Homeowners paying 30%+
- 57.6%
- New York 27.6%
- Owner costs with a mortgage
- $4,000/mo or more
- New York $2,555/mo
New Square has fewer than 10,000 residents, so these survey estimates have wide margins of error. Compare with care.
Housing costs compared with income
- Renters paying 30% or more1,20178.8%
- Homeowners paying 30% or more15657.6%
- Renters paying 50% or more89658.8%
- Median rent as a share of income: 50.0% or more
- Median owner costs as a share of income, with a mortgage: 50.0% or more
- Median owner costs without a mortgage: $1,500 or more/mo
- Median home value divided by median household income: 21.1
How it compares
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| Area | Households paying 30%+ for housing | Renters 30%+ | Owners 30%+ | Median rent as % of income |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| New Square, NY | 75.6% | 78.8% | 57.6% | 50.0% or more |
| Rockland County | 45.3% | 62.5% | 37.6% | 37.4% |
| New York | 38.5% | 52.1% | 27.6% | 31.2% |
| United States | 32.2% | 51.1% | 22.7% | 30.6% |
Frequently asked questions
- What is the housing cost burden in New Square, NY?
- In New Square, NY, 75.6% of households spend 30% or more of their income on housing costs.
- How does New Square compare with New York?
- The households paying 30%+ for housing in New Square is 75.6%, compared with 38.5% for New York as a whole.
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey · 2020-2024 5-year estimates