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Cost of living in Yates County, NY

Estimated monthly cost
$2,903/mo
for a single person, all categories combined

Population 24,637 · Last updated May 21, 2026

Cost breakdown

Single person, by category, per month.

Rent $846 29%
Healthcare $480 17%
Federal tax $436 15%
Groceries $404 14%
Transport $320 11%
Energy $208 7%
State tax $154 5%
Water $55 2%

Rent in Yates County

Fair Market Rents by bedroom count.

Studio
$761
per month
1 bedroom
$846
per month
2 bedroom
$1,110
per month
3 bedroom
$1,366
per month
4 bedroom
$1,764
per month

Source: HUD FMR FY2025

Income and earnings in Yates County

Annual earnings figures from the Census ACS.

Household income
$67,521
per year
Individual earnings
$36,693
per year
Per capita
$34,262
per year

Source: ACS 2019-2023 5-Year.

Home values in Yates County

Average values reported by homeowners.

Average home value
$178,000
Annual property tax
$3,417

Source: ACS 2019-2023 5-Year

Energy costs in Yates County

Estimated monthly electricity and gas costs.

Electricity
$140
per month · 23.4¢/kWh
Natural gas
$68
per month
Annual total
$2,496
per year

Source: EIA

Healthcare in Yates County

Insurance premiums and coverage rates.

Individual premium
$480
per month
Family premium
$1,350
per month
Uninsured rate
19.6%

Source: ACS + national avg. Marketplace benchmark premiums are second-lowest Silver plan estimates and do not reflect employer plans, subsidies, or out-of-pocket costs. This is not healthcare advice.

Taxes in Yates County

State and local tax rates for New York.

State income tax
10.9%
Top marginal rate
State sales tax
4.0%
Combined sales tax
8.5%
incl. average local

Tax rates change. Consult a qualified tax professional for advice on your specific situation. This is not tax advice.

Transportation in Yates County

Commute patterns and estimated costs.

Average commute
22.5 min
Drive alone
70.2%
Public transit
0.2%
Work from home
13.5%

Source: ACS

Monthly cost estimates for Yates County

What it costs to live in Yates County each month.

Single person
$2,903
per month
  • Rent $846
  • Energy $208
  • Water $55
  • Groceries $404
  • Transport $320
  • Healthcare $480
  • Federal tax $436
  • State tax $154
Couple
$4,449
per month
  • Rent $1,110
  • Energy $250
  • Water $65
  • Groceries $669
  • Transport $420
  • Healthcare $864
  • Federal tax $775
  • State tax $296
Family
$6,910
per month
  • Rent $1,366
  • Energy $312
  • Water $75
  • Groceries $1,016
  • Transport $520
  • Healthcare $1,350
  • Childcare $1,200
  • Federal tax $775
  • State tax $296

Frequently asked questions about Yates County

Common questions about cost of living, rent and salary.

What is the average rent in Yates County?

In Yates County, NY, a one-bedroom apartment averages $846 per month, a two-bedroom averages $1,110 per month, a three-bedroom averages $1,366 per month, according to HUD Fair Market Rent data.

What is the average salary in Yates County?

In Yates County, NY, the average household income is $67,521 per year and individual earnings for full-time workers average $36,693 per year, according to U.S. Census Bureau data.

What is the cost of living in Yates County?

The estimated cost of living in Yates County, NY is approximately $2,903 per month for a single person, $4,449 for a couple, $6,910 for a family. This includes rent, utilities, groceries, transportation, healthcare, and taxes.

What is the sales tax rate in Yates County?

The combined sales tax rate in Yates County, NY is 8.52%, which includes the New York state rate of 4.00% plus an average local rate of 4.52%.

Is Yates County an affordable place to live?

Based on the data, a single person in Yates County, NY would need approximately $2,903 per month to cover rent, utilities, food, transport, healthcare, and taxes. The average household income is $67,521 per year ($5,627 per month). Yates County has a moderate cost of living relative to local earnings.

How much does healthcare cost in Yates County?

The ACA marketplace benchmark premium in Yates County, NY is approximately $480 per month for an individual. Approximately 19.6% of residents are uninsured. Actual costs vary based on employer coverage, plan type, and individual circumstances.

What are house prices in Yates County?

The average home value in Yates County, NY is $178,000, with average annual property taxes of $3,417, according to U.S. Census Bureau data.

How does Yates County compare to other areas?

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About this data

All figures on this page come from official U.S. government sources, listed below.

  • HUD FMR FY2025
  • ACS 2019-2023 5-Year
  • EIA
  • ACS + national avg
  • ACS
  • USDA + BEA RPP
Methodology All data sources