Most Affordable Cities in New York
Cities ranked by lowest median home value · 50 cities · Updated 2026-04-05
This ranking shows the most affordable cities in New York based on data from the US Census Bureau's American Community Survey (ACS) 5-Year Estimates. All 50 cities are sorted by lowest median home value from lowest to highest. Erin leads the ranking with a value of $39,700 and a population of 529.
The top three cities are Erin ($39,700), Lyon Mountain ($40,900), and Plattsburgh West ($55,000). Data is updated nightly from official Census APIs. Click any city name to view its full demographic profile, or see the national most affordable cities ranking to compare across all 50 states. You can also explore all cities in New York.
| Rank | City | Value | Population |
|---|---|---|---|
| #1 | Erin | $39,700 | 529 |
| #2 | Lyon Mountain | $40,900 | 240 |
| #3 | Plattsburgh West | $55,000 | 1,306 |
| #4 | Friendship | $56,600 | 783 |
| #5 | Nelliston | $60,400 | 732 |
| #6 | Rushford | $62,600 | 396 |
| #7 | Kysorville | $63,800 | 80 |
| #8 | Machias | $66,100 | 675 |
| #9 | Bolivar | $66,400 | 1,108 |
| #10 | Cherry Creek | $67,000 | 325 |
| #11 | Hunt | $68,800 | 120 |
| #12 | South Dayton | $68,800 | 519 |
| #13 | Schuyler Lake | $69,300 | 88 |
| #14 | Canaseraga | $70,800 | 391 |
| #15 | Edwards | $71,900 | 564 |
| #16 | Richburg | $73,000 | 623 |
| #17 | Cattaraugus | $73,100 | 1,153 |
| #18 | Limestone | $73,200 | 383 |
| #19 | Rensselaer Falls | $73,600 | 350 |
| #20 | DeKalb Junction | $74,200 | 512 |
| #21 | Andover | $74,300 | 968 |
| #22 | Angelica | $74,800 | 610 |
| #23 | Hermon | $75,300 | 603 |
| #24 | Kennedy | $75,600 | 234 |
| #25 | Pierrepont Manor | $77,000 | 355 |
| #26 | Almond | $77,800 | 390 |
| #27 | Salamanca | $78,000 | 5,878 |
| #28 | Fort Plain | $78,700 | 2,274 |
| #29 | Jamestown | $79,100 | 28,401 |
| #30 | Romulus | $79,500 | 320 |
| #31 | Savannah | $79,600 | 436 |
| #32 | South Ilion | $80,500 | 198 |
| #33 | Albion | $81,300 | 5,495 |
| #34 | St. Johnsville | $81,300 | 1,882 |
| #35 | Celoron | $81,800 | 1,412 |
| #36 | Ogdensburg | $82,100 | 9,600 |
| #37 | Cohocton | $82,200 | 997 |
| #38 | Star Lake | $83,600 | 640 |
| #39 | Ripley | $84,400 | 937 |
| #40 | Gowanda | $84,700 | 2,929 |
| #41 | Wolcott | $85,300 | 1,446 |
| #42 | Belfast | $85,700 | 648 |
| #43 | Falconer | $85,700 | 2,103 |
| #44 | Smyrna | $86,000 | 163 |
| #45 | Cuba | $86,100 | 1,755 |
| #46 | Hornell | $86,600 | 8,173 |
| #47 | Woodsville | $87,100 | 66 |
| #48 | Wellsville | $88,100 | 4,846 |
| #49 | East Frankfort | $88,200 | 480 |
| #50 | Elmira | $88,200 | 26,349 |
Frequently Asked Questions
What city has the most affordable in New York?
Erin ranks #1 for most affordable cities in New York with a value of $39,700 and a population of 529.
How many cities are ranked for most affordable cities in New York?
There are 50 cities ranked for most affordable cities in New York. Rankings are based on data from the US Census Bureau's American Community Survey.
How does New York compare to other states for most affordable cities?
You can compare New York's city rankings to other states or view the national ranking at our national most affordable cities page, which lists the top 100 cities across all 50 states.