Living in Corfu, New York
Cost of living, income, home prices, rent and demographics of Corfu · Census data 2020–2024
Corfu has 695 residents with a median age of 46.4. The median household income is $76,250 (11% lower than the New York median), the median home value is $161,700, the median rent is $800/month.
Corfu is a small town, so Census survey estimates have wide margins of error. Treat percentages as approximate.
Corfu at a glance
- Population
- 695
- Median age
- 46.4State: 39.8
- Median household income
- $76,250State: $85,974
- Median home value
- $161,700State: $423,800
- Median rent
- $800/moState: $1,621
- Homeowners
- 84.5%
- Bachelor's degree or higher
- 25.2%
- Average commute
- 23 min
Is Corfu a good place to live?
Pros: Home values 62% lower than the state median; an average commute of 23 minutes; unemployment of 3.7%; a poverty rate of 6.3%.
Cons: Median household income 11% lower than the New York median.
The weather is best in June to September.
Cost of living in Corfu
Housing is the biggest part of the cost of living. In Corfu the median home value is $161,700, 51% lower than the U.S. median. Renters pay a median of $800 per month, which is 22.7% of household income. Homeowners with a mortgage pay $1,746 a month in housing costs.
Corfu median household income
The median household income in Corfu is $76,250 and the income per person is $34,487. 6.3% of residents live below the poverty line (New York: 14%).
Housing in Corfu: homes for sale and rent
- Housing units
- 331
- Owner-occupied
- 84.5%
- Renter-occupied
- 15.5%
- Vacant
- 6.3%Includes seasonal homes
- Median year built
- 1953
- Average household size
- 2.24
Corfu demographics
- Population
- 695
- Median age
- 46.4
- Under 18
- 23.3%
- 65 and older
- 20%
- Households
- 310
- Foreign-born
- 1.4%
- Veterans
- 6.2%Adults 18+
Hispanic or Latino can be of any race. Population history of Corfu ›
Education in Corfu
25.2% of adults 25 and older in Corfu have a bachelor's degree or higher (New York: 40.2%), and 7.8% have a graduate or professional degree.
Jobs and commute in Corfu
- Unemployment rate
- 3.7%State: 6.4%
- Average commute
- 23 minState: 33 min
- Work from home
- 2.1%
- Drive alone
- 82.7%
- Public transit
- 0%
- Walk to work
- 1%
- Homes with broadband
- 89.4%
Corfu vs nearby towns
| Town | Population | Median income | Home value | Rent |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Corfu | 695 | $76,250 | $161,700 | $800 |
| Akron | 2,897 | $44,935 | $207,000 | $739 |
| Alden | 2,633 | $70,541 | $213,500 | $945 |
| Alexander | 404 | $91,750 | $169,600 | $1,094 |
| Attica | 2,028 | $62,340 | $157,400 | $829 |
| Town Line | 2,229 | $78,393 | $257,300 | — |
| Oakfield | 1,659 | $69,500 | $150,800 | $783 |
| Clarence | 2,673 | $88,269 | $338,800 | $650 |
| Batavia | 15,097 | $59,446 | $148,900 | $925 |
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What is the median household income in Corfu, NY?
The median household income in Corfu is $76,250, 11% 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 Corfu?
The median home value in Corfu is $161,700, compared with $423,800 in New York.
How much is rent in Corfu?
The median gross rent in Corfu is $800 per month, about 22.7% of household income.
Is Corfu, NY a good place to live?
Pluses: home values 62% lower than the state median; an average commute of 23 minutes; unemployment of 3.7%; a poverty rate of 6.3%. Minuses: median household income 11% lower than the New York median.
What is the median age in Corfu?
The median age in Corfu is 46.4 years (New York: 39.8).
How long is the commute in Corfu?
The average commute to work in Corfu is 23 minutes; 2.1% of workers work from home.
What is the unemployment rate in Corfu?
The unemployment rate in Corfu is 3.7% (U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-year estimates 2020–2024).
How educated is Corfu?
25.2% of adults in Corfu 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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