Living in Canisteo, New York
Cost of living, income, home prices, rent and demographics of Canisteo · Census data 2020–2024
Canisteo has 2,085 residents with a median age of 42.7. The median household income is $53,558 (38% lower than the New York median), the median home value is $111,000, the median rent is $795/month.
Canisteo at a glance
- Population
- 2,085
- Median age
- 42.7State: 39.8
- Median household income
- $53,558State: $85,974
- Median home value
- $111,000State: $423,800
- Median rent
- $795/moState: $1,621
- Homeowners
- 70.1%
- Bachelor's degree or higher
- 22%
- Average commute
- 24 min
Is Canisteo a good place to live?
Pros: Home values 74% lower than the state median; an average commute of 24 minutes.
Cons: Median household income 38% lower than the New York median; unemployment of 10.3%; a poverty rate of 16.6%.
The weather is best in June to September.
Cost of living in Canisteo
Housing is the biggest part of the cost of living. In Canisteo the median home value is $111,000, 67% lower than the U.S. median. Renters pay a median of $795 per month, which is 36% of household income. Homeowners with a mortgage pay $1,120 a month in housing costs.
Canisteo median household income
The median household income in Canisteo is $53,558 and the income per person is $27,521. 16.6% of residents live below the poverty line (New York: 14%).
Housing in Canisteo: homes for sale and rent
- Housing units
- 1,018
- Owner-occupied
- 70.1%
- Renter-occupied
- 29.9%
- Vacant
- 18.2%Includes seasonal homes
- Median year built
- 1946
- Average household size
- 2.49
Canisteo demographics
- Population
- 2,085
- Median age
- 42.7
- Under 18
- 24.1%
- 65 and older
- 27.6%
- Households
- 833
- Foreign-born
- 5.5%
- Veterans
- 7.7%Adults 18+
Hispanic or Latino can be of any race. Population history of Canisteo ›
Education in Canisteo
22% of adults 25 and older in Canisteo have a bachelor's degree or higher (New York: 40.2%), and 11.8% have a graduate or professional degree.
Jobs and commute in Canisteo
- Unemployment rate
- 10.3%State: 6.4%
- Average commute
- 24 minState: 33 min
- Work from home
- 2.2%
- Drive alone
- 65.4%
- Public transit
- 1.5%
- Walk to work
- 8.7%
- Homes with broadband
- 77.3%
Canisteo vs nearby towns
| Town | Population | Median income | Home value | Rent |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Canisteo | 2,085 | $53,558 | $111,000 | $795 |
| Hornell | 8,152 | $47,385 | $94,500 | $784 |
| North Hornell | 1,043 | $78,750 | $161,700 | $684 |
| Almond | 368 | $57,083 | $90,400 | $1,075 |
| Alfred | 4,819 | $40,625 | $170,800 | $899 |
| Arkport | 897 | $74,250 | $125,600 | $927 |
| Andover | 915 | $66,136 | $72,000 | $689 |
| Avoca | 1,023 | $66,389 | $84,200 | $816 |
| Bath | 5,560 | $47,150 | $101,700 | $735 |
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What is the median household income in Canisteo, NY?
The median household income in Canisteo is $53,558, 38% 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 Canisteo?
The median home value in Canisteo is $111,000, compared with $423,800 in New York.
How much is rent in Canisteo?
The median gross rent in Canisteo is $795 per month, about 36% of household income.
Is Canisteo, NY a good place to live?
Pluses: home values 74% lower than the state median; an average commute of 24 minutes. Minuses: median household income 38% lower than the New York median; unemployment of 10.3%; a poverty rate of 16.6%.
What is the median age in Canisteo?
The median age in Canisteo is 42.7 years (New York: 39.8).
How long is the commute in Canisteo?
The average commute to work in Canisteo is 24 minutes; 2.2% of workers work from home.
What is the unemployment rate in Canisteo?
The unemployment rate in Canisteo is 10.3% (U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-year estimates 2020–2024).
How educated is Canisteo?
22% of adults in Canisteo 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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