Living in Canastota, New York
Cost of living, income, home prices, rent and demographics of Canastota · Census data 2020–2024
Canastota has 4,487 residents with a median age of 43.6. The median household income is $74,015 (14% lower than the New York median), the median home value is $144,800, the median rent is $930/month.
Canastota at a glance
- Population
- 4,487
- Median age
- 43.6State: 39.8
- Median household income
- $74,015State: $85,974
- Median home value
- $144,800State: $423,800
- Median rent
- $930/moState: $1,621
- Homeowners
- 68.3%
- Bachelor's degree or higher
- 22.2%
- Average commute
- 23 min
Is Canastota a good place to live?
Pros: Home values 66% lower than the state median; an average commute of 23 minutes; unemployment of 3.4%; a poverty rate of 10.8%.
Cons: Median household income 14% lower than the New York median.
The weather is best in June to September.
Cost of living in Canastota
Housing is the biggest part of the cost of living. In Canastota the median home value is $144,800, 56% lower than the U.S. median. Renters pay a median of $930 per month, which is 22.6% of household income. Homeowners with a mortgage pay $1,237 a month in housing costs.
Canastota median household income
The median household income in Canastota is $74,015 and the income per person is $36,274. 10.8% of residents live below the poverty line (New York: 14%).
Housing in Canastota: homes for sale and rent
- Housing units
- 2,191
- Owner-occupied
- 68.3%
- Renter-occupied
- 31.7%
- Vacant
- 12.9%Includes seasonal homes
- Median year built
- 1950
- Average household size
- 2.34
Canastota demographics
- Population
- 4,487
- Median age
- 43.6
- Under 18
- 22.5%
- 65 and older
- 18.9%
- Households
- 1,908
- Foreign-born
- 3.9%
- Veterans
- 5.4%Adults 18+
Hispanic or Latino can be of any race. Population history of Canastota ›
Education in Canastota
22.2% of adults 25 and older in Canastota have a bachelor's degree or higher (New York: 40.2%), and 9% have a graduate or professional degree.
Jobs and commute in Canastota
- Unemployment rate
- 3.4%State: 6.4%
- Average commute
- 23 minState: 33 min
- Work from home
- 6.3%
- Drive alone
- 85.3%
- Public transit
- 0%
- Walk to work
- 2.1%
- Homes with broadband
- 88.7%
Canastota vs nearby towns
| Town | Population | Median income | Home value | Rent |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Canastota | 4,487 | $74,015 | $144,800 | $930 |
| Wampsville | 540 | $73,000 | $172,400 | $991 |
| Oneida | 10,171 | $61,597 | $160,100 | $903 |
| Durhamville | 749 | $132,586 | $211,400 | $650 |
| Oneida Castle | 597 | $73,333 | $174,300 | $832 |
| Chittenango | 4,831 | $70,786 | $182,500 | $782 |
| Sherrill | 3,028 | $88,947 | $227,500 | $1,122 |
| Sylvan Beach | 881 | $57,000 | $180,100 | $1,008 |
| Verona | 1,389 | $84,925 | $182,400 | $1,344 |
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What is the median household income in Canastota, NY?
The median household income in Canastota is $74,015, 14% 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 Canastota?
The median home value in Canastota is $144,800, compared with $423,800 in New York.
How much is rent in Canastota?
The median gross rent in Canastota is $930 per month, about 22.6% of household income.
Is Canastota, NY a good place to live?
Pluses: home values 66% lower than the state median; an average commute of 23 minutes; unemployment of 3.4%; a poverty rate of 10.8%. Minuses: median household income 14% lower than the New York median.
What is the median age in Canastota?
The median age in Canastota is 43.6 years (New York: 39.8).
How long is the commute in Canastota?
The average commute to work in Canastota is 23 minutes; 6.3% of workers work from home.
What is the unemployment rate in Canastota?
The unemployment rate in Canastota is 3.4% (U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-year estimates 2020–2024).
How educated is Canastota?
22.2% of adults in Canastota 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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