Aurora
Village in Cayuga County, New York
Aurora is a village in Cayuga County, New York, with 607 residents (2020 Census). It sits at 410 ft (125 m) above sea level. The nearest town is Union Springs, 6.6 miles N.
- 607residents (2020 Census)
- 410 ftelevation · 125 m
- 0.9 sq miland area · 2.4 km²
- 661 / sq mipopulation density
- 13026ZIP code
About Aurora
Aurora, or Aurora-on-Cayuga, is a village and former college town in the town of Ledyard, Cayuga County, New York, United States, on the shore of Cayuga Lake. The village had a population of 724 at the 2010 census.
Wells College, an institution of higher education for women founded by Henry Wells in 1868, was located in Aurora. It became coeducational in 2005 and closed in 2024.
In 1980, its Aurora Village-Wells College Historic District, with more than 50 contributing properties, was listed on the National Register of Historic Places. From 2001 to 2007, controversial redevelopment of historic properties in the village by American Girl doll-creator Pleasant Rowland and the Aurora Foundation earned compliments, as well as provoking citizen concern, a lawsuit joined by state and national preservation organizations, and national media attention.
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Living in Aurora
- Median household income
- $71,250
- Median home value
- $262,500
- Median rent
- $1,350/mo
- Median age
- 21.1
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Aurora had 607 residents in the 2020 Census.
| 2020 Census | 607 |
|---|---|
| Density | 661 per sq mi (255 per km²) |
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, Decennial Census.
Aurora at a glance
| State | New York (NY) |
|---|---|
| County | Cayuga County |
| Type | Village |
| Population | 607 (2020) |
| Land area | 0.92 sq mi (2.4 km²) |
| Elevation | 410 ft (125 m) |
| Coordinates | 42.7522° N, 76.6984° W |
| ZIP code | 13026 |
| Official website | auroranewyork.us |
| Census code (GEOID) | 3603188 |
Sources: U.S. Census Bureau (Gazetteer, ZCTA), USGS GNIS, Wikidata.
Towns near Aurora
- Union Springs6.6 mi N
- Romulus6.9 mi W
- Ovid8.2 mi SW
- Interlaken9.4 mi S
- Lodi11.5 mi SW
- Cayuga11.7 mi N
- Seneca Falls12.1 mi NW
- Waterloo13.3 mi NW
- Dresden13.9 mi W
- Melrose Park14.1 mi NE
- Auburn14.2 mi NE
- Moravia14.2 mi E
Straight-line distance between town centers.
Frequently asked questions about Aurora
What county is Aurora in?
Aurora is in Cayuga County, New York.
What is the population of Aurora, NY?
607 people lived in Aurora at the 2020 Census.
What is the ZIP code of Aurora, NY?
The ZIP code of Aurora is 13026.
What is the elevation of Aurora?
410 feet (125 m) above sea level.
What towns are near Aurora?
Union Springs (6.6 mi), Romulus (6.9 mi), Ovid (8.2 mi), Interlaken (9.4 mi), Lodi (11.5 mi).
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