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NYC Rents Have Skyrocketed: Bronx Rent Up 61% Since 2019, while its Rent-to-Income Ratio Reaches 81.6%

1. NYC's median rent reaches 55% of typical household income. 2. Bronx rent-to-income ratio hits 81.6%, nearly triple the standard. 3. Affordable housing gap likely to persist without intervention. 4. Political momentum around housing solutions is increasing. 5. New York State earns a 'D' grade in affordability.

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As housing becomes politically critical, Realty.com’s insights may enhance NWS's market position. News Corp's involvement aligns with growing real estate interest.

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Housing trends directly affect advertising, media, and content strategies, impacting NWS's overall business landscape.

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A sustained focus on housing may influence policy and investment for years, echoing past cases like the New Deal.

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New report reveals how even the city's "affordable" boroughs are pushing renters to the brink, yet closing the affordability gap could take decades , /PRNewswire/ -- A new analysis from Realtor.com® paints a startling picture of New York City's rental market. The median asking rent in NYC accounted for 55% of a typical household income in the second quarter of 2025, almost 10% above the national median in the for-sale market, which sits at 44.5% and more than double the recent share for typical renters across the U.S. Across the boroughs, renters feel a similar, if not worse, strain. In the Bronx, the rent-to-income ratio sits at a staggering 81.6%, while in Brooklyn the figure is 60.6%. It's 56.9% in Manhattan, and 49.4% in Queens; this highlights the premium that many are willing to pay to live in the Big Apple and how many of the city's renters are being priced out of even historically lower-cost areas. "In the Bronx, rent now eats up about 82% of a typical household income, nearly triple the recommended standard of 30%. Even if rents were frozen today, it would still take two decades of steady income growth to restore affordability," said Danielle Hale, chief economist at Realtor.com®. "New Yorkers can't wait decades to meaningfully close this gap. Housing supply has already featured prominently in this year's mayoral race. These figures underscore why the city's mayoral candidates must have a credible, multi-faceted plan to tackle housing supply if they hope to be elected to lead the city in the fall." Rents by Borough Borough Median Asking Rent Rent Change YoY Rent Change – 6 years Manhattan $4,569 3.3 % 2.4 % Brooklyn $3,835 6.0 % 40.8 % Queens $3,349 2.7 % 40.2 % Bronx $3,132 1.0 % 61.4 % In the Bronx, rents increased a staggering 61.4% over the last six years, marking the largest jump of any borough. Renters there are looking at a median asking rent of $3,132, nearly $2,000 more than the max affordable rent under current income, which is $1,152. In Brooklyn, rent increased 40.8% in the last 6 years, and the median asking rent is $3,835 while the max affordable rent under current income is $1,892. The data underscores a reality that's influencing political momentum around housing, and a notable driver of Zohran Mamdani's upset victory in the Democratic NYC mayoral primary. With renters now making up a record 70% of households, New Yorkers are demanding urgent solutions as affordability deteriorates across all boroughs. Affordability by Borough Market Median Asking Rent Household Income Rent to Income Ratio Max. Affordable Rent Under Current Income Manhattan $4,569 $96,301 56.9 % $2,408 Brooklyn $3,835 $75,696 60.6 % $1,892 Queens $3,349 $81,411 49.4 % $2,035 Bronx $3,132 $46,074 81.6 % $1,152 New York City $3,491 $76,114 55.0 % $1,903 This deepening crisis means that without interventions aimed at significantly ramping up affordable housing supply, the city's affordability gap could linger for generations. Even holding rents flat at today's levels, it would still take 12-20 years of steady income growth for costs to drop to the widely accepted 30% rent-to-income standard. It's a challenge that echoes beyond city limits: according to the recent Realtor.com® State Affordability Report Cards, New York State as a whole earned a "D" grade, placing it among the least affordable states nationwide and underscoring just how widespread and entrenched this crisis has become. MethodologyNew York City rental data as of 2025Q2 for all units advertised as for rent on Realtor.com®. Rental units include apartments as well as private rentals (condos, townhomes, single-family homes). We use rental sources that reliably report data each month within New York City and each of its boroughs. To calculate the median asking rent for each quarter, we first obtain the median asking rent for each month within that quarter and then take the average of the three months. Data for Staten Island is currently under reviewed. Realtor.com began releasing regular monthly reports for New York City in August 2024 and transitioned to quarterly rental trend reports in April 2025, with historical data available dating back to Q2 2019. About Realtor.com®Realtor.com® pioneered online real estate and has been at the forefront for over 25 years, connecting buyers, sellers, and renters with trusted insights, professional guidance and powerful tools to help them find their perfect home. Recognized as the No. 1 site trusted by real estate professionals, Realtor.com® is a valued partner, delivering consumer connections and a robust suite of marketing tools to support business growth. Realtor.com® is operated by News Corp [Nasdaq: NWS, NWSA] [ASX: NWS, NWSLV] subsidiary Move, Inc. Media Contact: Asees Singh, [email protected] SOURCE Realtor.com WANT YOUR COMPANY'S NEWS FEATURED ON PRNEWSWIRE.COM? 440k+ Newsrooms & Influencers 9k+ Digital Media Outlets 270k+ Journalists Opted In

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