Woodbury, NY at a glance
Median household income
$121,221$10,102 per month · U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-YearHow much rent can you afford in Woodbury, NY?
HUD’s fair market rent for each size, against what a typical household here earns. Change the income to see yours.
How much is rent in Woodbury, NY? By bedroom, 2026
HUD's fiscal 2026 Fair Market Rents for Kiryas Joel-Poughkeepsie-Newburgh, NY MSA, with the income each one takes if rent stays under 30% of it.
| Unit Size | Monthly Rent | Annual Rent | 30% Rule Min. Income | % of Median Income |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Studio / Efficiency | $1,364 | $16,368 | $54,560 | 13.5% |
| 1-Bedroom Apartment | $1,549 | $18,588 | $61,960 | 15.3% |
| 2-Bedroom ApartmentBenchmark | $1,979 | $23,748 | $79,160 | 19.6% |
| 3-Bedroom Home | $2,511 | $30,132 | $100,440 | 24.9% |
| 4-Bedroom Home | $2,694 | $32,328 | $107,760 | 26.7% |
What a typical income covers in Woodbury, NY
The 50/30/20 rule applied to the local median of $121,221 a year ($10,102 a month before tax).
What $121,221 leaves after New York taxes
Federal income tax, Social Security, Medicare and New York tax on the local median income. Change the salary to see yours.
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Living in Woodbury, NY: common questions
What is the median household income in Woodbury, NY?
According to the latest U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-Year survey, the median household income in Woodbury, NY is $121,221 per year (approximately $10,102 per month).
What is the average rent in Woodbury, NY?
The closest official figure is HUD's Fair Market Rent for 2026: $1,364 for a studio, $1,549 for one bedroom, $1,979 for two, $2,511 for three and $2,694 for four, utilities included.
It is not an average of listings. HUD sets it at the rent 40% of recent movers paid or less for a standard unit, so a new lease on a nicer place will usually cost more.
Is Woodbury, NY expensive to live in?
Prices there run 9.4% above the U.S. average. BEA's regional price parity for the metro area is 109.4, where the U.S. is 100. Rent moves the number most: housing is where places differ, while goods cost about the same everywhere.
How much do you need to earn to comfortably afford rent in Woodbury, NY?
To keep a $1,979 two-bedroom under 30% of gross income, a household needs about $79,160 a year, or $6,597 a month. That is 65% of what the typical household in Woodbury, NY earns.
How much do you need to live comfortably in Woodbury, NY?
On the local median income of $121,221 ($10,102 a month before tax), the 50/30/20 rule leaves $5,051 a month for needs like rent, utilities and groceries, $3,031 for everything else and $2,020 for savings or debt. A two-bedroom at $1,979 takes 39% of the needs share.
How much is the electric bill in Woodbury, NY?
Homes in New York paid 29.5¢ per kWh on average (EIA). At 900 kWh a month, a typical use, that is about $265. Your bill depends mostly on heating and cooling.