Cost guide · New York CityHow much does lawn mowing cost in NYC?
Lawn care in and around New York carries some of the steepest per-visit rates in the country. Here is what mowing really costs in 2026, both by the lot and by the hour, with sources.
Prices sourced July 2026 · NYC cost guide
In short
Lawn mowing in the NYC area costs about $65 to $120 per visit for a standard lot, with a typical rate near $80. Out in metro areas like Westchester and Long Island it is $80 to $150 per visit. By the hour you are looking at $50 to $75, and a seasonal maintenance package runs $2,000 to $4,500 a year.
What it costs in NYC
| Type | Typical NYC price (2026) |
|---|---|
| Standard lot (per visit) | $65 to $120 (~$80 typical) |
| NYC metro / Westchester / Long Island | $80 to $150 per visit |
| Hourly rate | $50 to $75 per hour |
| By area | $0.02 to $0.05 per square foot |
| Seasonal package (annual) | $2,000 to $4,500 |
Most mowing is priced per visit based on lot size. A standard city or suburban lot runs $65 to $120, and $80 is the figure you will see most often. Premium properties in Westchester or the North Shore of Long Island push toward $150 to $250. Some crews charge by the hour instead, $50 to $75, or by square foot at $0.02 to $0.05, and grass that has gotten tall or overgrown can trigger an extra fee.
NYC-area rates top the East Coast. Blame labor costs, the way traffic complicates routing, and noise ordinances that cut into working hours. A full-season maintenance package that folds in mowing, trimming, and fertilization usually runs $2,000 to $4,500 a year.
Book through a lawn marketplace that skims a percentage and part of what you pay is the platform's cut, not the crew's wage. A flat fee changes that.
Paying less than the platforms
LawnStarter takes up to 20 percent from the pro, and GreenPal charges vendors a 5 percent fee. Bobby is being built on a flat $1 per booking, with the crew keeping 100 percent of the job price, so the platform fee stays put no matter how big the yard is. The models are compared below.