Living in Camillus, New York
Cost of living, income, home prices, rent and demographics of Camillus · Census data 2020–2024
Camillus has 1,424 residents with a median age of 38.4. The median household income is $50,000 (42% lower than the New York median), the median home value is $164,200, the median rent is $967/month.
Camillus is a small town, so Census survey estimates have wide margins of error. Treat percentages as approximate.
Camillus at a glance
- Population
- 1,424
- Median age
- 38.4State: 39.8
- Median household income
- $50,000State: $85,974
- Median home value
- $164,200State: $423,800
- Median rent
- $967/moState: $1,621
- Homeowners
- 48.5%
- Bachelor's degree or higher
- 33.3%
- Average commute
- 20 min
Is Camillus a good place to live?
Pros: Home values 61% lower than the state median; an average commute of 20 minutes; a poverty rate of 11%.
Cons: Median household income 42% lower than the New York median; unemployment of 8.7%.
The weather is best in June to September.
Cost of living in Camillus
Housing is the biggest part of the cost of living. In Camillus the median home value is $164,200, 51% lower than the U.S. median. Renters pay a median of $967 per month, which is 31.3% of household income. Homeowners with a mortgage pay $1,509 a month in housing costs.
Camillus median household income
The median household income in Camillus is $50,000 and the income per person is $35,846. 11% of residents live below the poverty line (New York: 14%).
Housing in Camillus: homes for sale and rent
- Housing units
- 771
- Owner-occupied
- 48.5%
- Renter-occupied
- 51.5%
- Vacant
- 5.6%Includes seasonal homes
- Median year built
- 1958
- Average household size
- 1.94
Camillus demographics
- Population
- 1,424
- Median age
- 38.4
- Under 18
- 19.9%
- 65 and older
- 21.6%
- Households
- 728
- Foreign-born
- 4.4%
- Veterans
- 8.2%Adults 18+
Hispanic or Latino can be of any race. Population history of Camillus ›
Education in Camillus
33.3% of adults 25 and older in Camillus have a bachelor's degree or higher (New York: 40.2%), and 11.4% have a graduate or professional degree.
Jobs and commute in Camillus
- Unemployment rate
- 8.7%State: 6.4%
- Average commute
- 20 minState: 33 min
- Work from home
- 12.9%
- Drive alone
- 80%
- Public transit
- 1.6%
- Walk to work
- 0%
- Homes with broadband
- 87.4%
Camillus vs nearby towns
| Town | Population | Median income | Home value | Rent |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Camillus | 1,424 | $50,000 | $164,200 | $967 |
| Fairmount | 9,724 | $84,225 | $184,000 | $1,341 |
| Marcellus | 1,894 | $69,407 | $225,600 | $1,081 |
| Westvale | 5,212 | $98,542 | $214,200 | — |
| Lakeland | 2,322 | $91,563 | $167,900 | $1,213 |
| Solvay | 6,544 | $61,166 | $150,000 | $946 |
| Seneca Knolls | 2,001 | $59,750 | $146,000 | $771 |
| Village Green | 3,687 | $53,836 | $153,500 | $1,237 |
| Elbridge | 1,224 | $64,462 | $160,200 | $1,034 |
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What is the median household income in Camillus, NY?
The median household income in Camillus is $50,000, 42% 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 Camillus?
The median home value in Camillus is $164,200, compared with $423,800 in New York.
How much is rent in Camillus?
The median gross rent in Camillus is $967 per month, about 31.3% of household income.
Is Camillus, NY a good place to live?
Pluses: home values 61% lower than the state median; an average commute of 20 minutes; a poverty rate of 11%. Minuses: median household income 42% lower than the New York median; unemployment of 8.7%.
What is the median age in Camillus?
The median age in Camillus is 38.4 years (New York: 39.8).
How long is the commute in Camillus?
The average commute to work in Camillus is 20 minutes; 12.9% of workers work from home.
What is the unemployment rate in Camillus?
The unemployment rate in Camillus is 8.7% (U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-year estimates 2020–2024).
How educated is Camillus?
33.3% of adults in Camillus 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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