Living in Cayuga, New York
Cost of living, income, home prices, rent and demographics of Cayuga · Census data 2020–2024
Cayuga has 575 residents with a median age of 44.6. The median household income is $97,885 (14% higher than the New York median), the median home value is $158,100, the median rent is $728/month.
Cayuga is a small town, so Census survey estimates have wide margins of error. Treat percentages as approximate.
Cayuga at a glance
- Population
- 575
- Median age
- 44.6State: 39.8
- Median household income
- $97,885State: $85,974
- Median home value
- $158,100State: $423,800
- Median rent
- $728/moState: $1,621
- Homeowners
- 82.5%
- Bachelor's degree or higher
- 31.6%
- Average commute
- 21 min
Is Cayuga a good place to live?
Pros: Median household income 14% higher than the New York median; home values 63% lower than the state median; an average commute of 21 minutes; unemployment of 1.4%; a poverty rate of 7.5%.
The weather is best in June to September.
Cost of living in Cayuga
Housing is the biggest part of the cost of living. In Cayuga the median home value is $158,100, 52% lower than the U.S. median. Renters pay a median of $728 per month, which is 41.9% of household income. Homeowners with a mortgage pay $1,766 a month in housing costs.
Cayuga median household income
The median household income in Cayuga is $97,885 and the income per person is $43,864. 7.5% of residents live below the poverty line (New York: 14%).
Housing in Cayuga: homes for sale and rent
- Housing units
- 231
- Owner-occupied
- 82.5%
- Renter-occupied
- 17.5%
- Vacant
- 8.2%Includes seasonal homes
- Median year built
- 1938
- Average household size
- 2.71
Cayuga demographics
- Population
- 575
- Median age
- 44.6
- Under 18
- 28.2%
- 65 and older
- 18.3%
- Households
- 212
- Foreign-born
- 1.7%
- Veterans
- 3.9%Adults 18+
Hispanic or Latino can be of any race. Population history of Cayuga ›
Education in Cayuga
31.6% of adults 25 and older in Cayuga have a bachelor's degree or higher (New York: 40.2%), and 17.1% have a graduate or professional degree.
Jobs and commute in Cayuga
- Unemployment rate
- 1.4%State: 6.4%
- Average commute
- 21 minState: 33 min
- Work from home
- 8.7%
- Drive alone
- 77.2%
- Public transit
- 0%
- Walk to work
- 0.6%
- Homes with broadband
- 93.4%
Cayuga vs nearby towns
| Town | Population | Median income | Home value | Rent |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Cayuga | 575 | $97,885 | $158,100 | $728 |
| Seneca Falls | 6,956 | $59,864 | $123,700 | $951 |
| Union Springs | 1,255 | $81,250 | $162,500 | $1,030 |
| Waterloo | 4,605 | $51,642 | $114,300 | $927 |
| Auburn | 26,285 | $51,052 | $152,800 | $897 |
| Port Byron | 900 | $48,750 | $100,500 | $1,071 |
| Savannah | 473 | $49,792 | $71,000 | — |
| Melrose Park | 1,960 | $103,723 | $224,400 | — |
| Aurora | 651 | $71,250 | $262,500 | $1,350 |
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What is the median household income in Cayuga, NY?
The median household income in Cayuga is $97,885, 14% higher 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 Cayuga?
The median home value in Cayuga is $158,100, compared with $423,800 in New York.
How much is rent in Cayuga?
The median gross rent in Cayuga is $728 per month, about 41.9% of household income.
Is Cayuga, NY a good place to live?
Pluses: median household income 14% higher than the New York median; home values 63% lower than the state median; an average commute of 21 minutes; unemployment of 1.4%; a poverty rate of 7.5%.
What is the median age in Cayuga?
The median age in Cayuga is 44.6 years (New York: 39.8).
How long is the commute in Cayuga?
The average commute to work in Cayuga is 21 minutes; 8.7% of workers work from home.
What is the unemployment rate in Cayuga?
The unemployment rate in Cayuga is 1.4% (U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-year estimates 2020–2024).
How educated is Cayuga?
31.6% of adults in Cayuga 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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