Living in Candor, New York
Cost of living, income, home prices, rent and demographics of Candor · Census data 2020–2024
Candor has 984 residents with a median age of 43.3. The median household income is $47,417 (45% lower than the New York median), the median home value is $119,400, the median rent is $871/month.
Candor is a small town, so Census survey estimates have wide margins of error. Treat percentages as approximate.
Candor at a glance
- Population
- 984
- Median age
- 43.3State: 39.8
- Median household income
- $47,417State: $85,974
- Median home value
- $119,400State: $423,800
- Median rent
- $871/moState: $1,621
- Homeowners
- 46.7%
- Bachelor's degree or higher
- 17.2%
- Average commute
- 25 min
Is Candor a good place to live?
Pros: Home values 72% lower than the state median; an average commute of 25 minutes.
Cons: Median household income 45% lower than the New York median; unemployment of 10.5%; a poverty rate of 20.8%.
The weather is best in June to September.
Cost of living in Candor
Housing is the biggest part of the cost of living. In Candor the median home value is $119,400, 64% lower than the U.S. median. Renters pay a median of $871 per month, which is 24.5% of household income. Homeowners with a mortgage pay $1,418 a month in housing costs.
Candor median household income
The median household income in Candor is $47,417 and the income per person is $35,517. 20.8% of residents live below the poverty line (New York: 14%).
Housing in Candor: homes for sale and rent
- Housing units
- 517
- Owner-occupied
- 46.7%
- Renter-occupied
- 53.3%
- Vacant
- 3.1%Includes seasonal homes
- Median year built
- 1938
- Average household size
- 1.96
Candor demographics
- Population
- 984
- Median age
- 43.3
- Under 18
- 21.2%
- 65 and older
- 14.8%
- Households
- 501
- Foreign-born
- 2.3%
- Veterans
- 5.5%Adults 18+
Hispanic or Latino can be of any race. Population history of Candor ›
Education in Candor
17.2% of adults 25 and older in Candor have a bachelor's degree or higher (New York: 40.2%), and 7.1% have a graduate or professional degree.
Jobs and commute in Candor
- Unemployment rate
- 10.5%State: 6.4%
- Average commute
- 25 minState: 33 min
- Work from home
- 18.8%
- Drive alone
- 71.5%
- Public transit
- 0%
- Walk to work
- 4.1%
- Homes with broadband
- 83.6%
Candor vs nearby towns
| Town | Population | Median income | Home value | Rent |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Candor | 984 | $47,417 | $119,400 | $871 |
| Newark Valley | 1,051 | $71,369 | $120,200 | $822 |
| Spencer | 932 | $51,765 | $154,300 | $1,046 |
| Owego | 3,912 | $60,139 | $147,300 | $901 |
| Danby | 540 | $145,781 | $325,800 | — |
| Van Etten | 587 | $60,200 | $127,500 | $1,023 |
| Slaterville Springs | 130 | $63,281 | — | $950 |
| Nichols | 601 | $66,250 | $147,000 | $842 |
| Apalachin | 2,553 | $81,337 | $179,900 | $1,078 |
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What is the median household income in Candor, NY?
The median household income in Candor is $47,417, 45% 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 Candor?
The median home value in Candor is $119,400, compared with $423,800 in New York.
How much is rent in Candor?
The median gross rent in Candor is $871 per month, about 24.5% of household income.
Is Candor, NY a good place to live?
Pluses: home values 72% lower than the state median; an average commute of 25 minutes. Minuses: median household income 45% lower than the New York median; unemployment of 10.5%; a poverty rate of 20.8%.
What is the median age in Candor?
The median age in Candor is 43.3 years (New York: 39.8).
How long is the commute in Candor?
The average commute to work in Candor is 25 minutes; 18.8% of workers work from home.
What is the unemployment rate in Candor?
The unemployment rate in Candor is 10.5% (U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-year estimates 2020–2024).
How educated is Candor?
17.2% of adults in Candor 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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