Living in Aurora, New York
Cost of living, income, home prices, rent and demographics of Aurora · Census data 2020–2024
Aurora has 651 residents with a median age of 21.1. The median household income is $71,250 (17% lower than the New York median), the median home value is $262,500, the median rent is $1,350/month.
Aurora is a small town, so Census survey estimates have wide margins of error. Treat percentages as approximate.
Aurora at a glance
- Population
- 651
- Median age
- 21.1State: 39.8
- Median household income
- $71,250State: $85,974
- Median home value
- $262,500State: $423,800
- Median rent
- $1,350/moState: $1,621
- Homeowners
- 73.1%
- Bachelor's degree or higher
- 51.3%
- Average commute
- 13 min
Is Aurora a good place to live?
Pros: Home values 38% lower than the state median; an average commute of 13 minutes; unemployment of 3.7%; a poverty rate of 14%.
Cons: Median household income 17% lower than the New York median.
The weather is best in June to September.
Cost of living in Aurora
Housing is the biggest part of the cost of living. In Aurora the median home value is $262,500, 21% lower than the U.S. median. Renters pay a median of $1,350 per month, which is 22.7% of household income. Homeowners with a mortgage pay $2,000 a month in housing costs.
Aurora median household income
The median household income in Aurora is $71,250 and the income per person is $18,385. 14% of residents live below the poverty line (New York: 14%).
Housing in Aurora: homes for sale and rent
- Housing units
- 181
- Owner-occupied
- 73.1%
- Renter-occupied
- 26.9%
- Vacant
- 34.3%Includes seasonal homes
- Median year built
- 1938
- Average household size
- 2.13
34.3% of homes are vacant most of the year, a sign that Aurora has many vacation and second homes.
Aurora demographics
- Population
- 651
- Median age
- 21.1
- Under 18
- 5.1%
- 65 and older
- 17.7%
- Households
- 119
- Foreign-born
- 2.3%
- Veterans
- 3.1%Adults 18+
Hispanic or Latino can be of any race. Population history of Aurora ›
Education in Aurora
51.3% of adults 25 and older in Aurora have a bachelor's degree or higher (New York: 40.2%), and 28.9% have a graduate or professional degree.
Jobs and commute in Aurora
- Unemployment rate
- 3.7%State: 6.4%
- Average commute
- 13 minState: 33 min
- Work from home
- 8.6%
- Drive alone
- 52.5%
- Public transit
- 4.3%
- Walk to work
- 26.6%
- Homes with broadband
- 92.4%
Aurora vs nearby towns
| Town | Population | Median income | Home value | Rent |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Aurora | 651 | $71,250 | $262,500 | $1,350 |
| Union Springs | 1,255 | $81,250 | $162,500 | $1,030 |
| Romulus | 265 | $45,417 | $89,200 | — |
| Ovid | 402 | $79,583 | $121,400 | $1,182 |
| Interlaken | 493 | $59,028 | $143,900 | $1,214 |
| Lodi | 307 | $54,125 | $114,100 | $950 |
| Cayuga | 575 | $97,885 | $158,100 | $728 |
| Seneca Falls | 6,956 | $59,864 | $123,700 | $951 |
| Waterloo | 4,605 | $51,642 | $114,300 | $927 |
More for people moving to Aurora
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What is the median household income in Aurora, NY?
The median household income in Aurora is $71,250, 17% lower than the New York median of $85,974 (U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-year estimates 2020–2024).
What is the average home price in Aurora?
The median home value in Aurora is $262,500, compared with $423,800 in New York.
How much is rent in Aurora?
The median gross rent in Aurora is $1,350 per month, about 22.7% of household income.
Is Aurora, NY a good place to live?
Pluses: home values 38% lower than the state median; an average commute of 13 minutes; unemployment of 3.7%; a poverty rate of 14%. Minuses: median household income 17% lower than the New York median.
What is the median age in Aurora?
The median age in Aurora is 21.1 years (New York: 39.8).
How long is the commute in Aurora?
The average commute to work in Aurora is 13 minutes; 8.6% of workers work from home.
What is the unemployment rate in Aurora?
The unemployment rate in Aurora is 3.7% (U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-year estimates 2020–2024).
How educated is Aurora?
51.3% of adults in Aurora have a bachelor's degree or higher.
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-year estimates 2020–2024 (margins of error apply, especially in small towns). Figures are in 2024 dollars.
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