Living in Moravia, New York
Cost of living, income, home prices, rent and demographics of Moravia · Census data 2020–2024
Moravia has 1,385 residents with a median age of 37.4. The median household income is $63,073 (27% lower than the New York median), the median home value is $131,300, the median rent is $829/month.
Moravia is a small town, so Census survey estimates have wide margins of error. Treat percentages as approximate.
Moravia at a glance
- Population
- 1,385
- Median age
- 37.4State: 39.8
- Median household income
- $63,073State: $85,974
- Median home value
- $131,300State: $423,800
- Median rent
- $829/moState: $1,621
- Homeowners
- 71.6%
- Bachelor's degree or higher
- 29.1%
- Average commute
- 24 min
Is Moravia a good place to live?
Pros: Home values 69% lower than the state median; an average commute of 24 minutes; unemployment of 4.4%; a poverty rate of 10.6%.
Cons: Median household income 27% lower than the New York median.
The weather is best in June to September.
Cost of living in Moravia
Housing is the biggest part of the cost of living. In Moravia the median home value is $131,300, 61% lower than the U.S. median. Renters pay a median of $829 per month, which is 30.1% of household income. Homeowners with a mortgage pay $1,527 a month in housing costs.
Moravia median household income
The median household income in Moravia is $63,073 and the income per person is $30,656. 10.6% of residents live below the poverty line (New York: 14%).
Housing in Moravia: homes for sale and rent
- Housing units
- 565
- Owner-occupied
- 71.6%
- Renter-occupied
- 28.4%
- Vacant
- 8.5%Includes seasonal homes
- Median year built
- 1938
- Average household size
- 2.62
Moravia demographics
- Population
- 1,385
- Median age
- 37.4
- Under 18
- 30.3%
- 65 and older
- 17.3%
- Households
- 517
- Foreign-born
- 2.3%
- Veterans
- 8.6%Adults 18+
Hispanic or Latino can be of any race. Population history of Moravia ›
Education in Moravia
29.1% of adults 25 and older in Moravia have a bachelor's degree or higher (New York: 40.2%), and 10% have a graduate or professional degree.
Jobs and commute in Moravia
- Unemployment rate
- 4.4%State: 6.4%
- Average commute
- 24 minState: 33 min
- Work from home
- 8.5%
- Drive alone
- 74.8%
- Public transit
- 0%
- Walk to work
- 8.2%
- Homes with broadband
- 92.1%
Moravia vs nearby towns
| Town | Population | Median income | Home value | Rent |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Moravia | 1,385 | $63,073 | $131,300 | $829 |
| Groton | 1,834 | $60,114 | $156,700 | $832 |
| Cortland West | 1,020 | $127,019 | $275,500 | — |
| McLean | 410 | $75,962 | — | — |
| Homer | 3,114 | $72,472 | $165,200 | $1,158 |
| Melrose Park | 1,960 | $103,723 | $224,400 | — |
| Aurora | 651 | $71,250 | $262,500 | $1,350 |
| Cortland | 17,450 | $59,482 | $152,600 | $975 |
| Freeville | 458 | $77,426 | $200,000 | $1,080 |
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What is the median household income in Moravia, NY?
The median household income in Moravia is $63,073, 27% 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 Moravia?
The median home value in Moravia is $131,300, compared with $423,800 in New York.
How much is rent in Moravia?
The median gross rent in Moravia is $829 per month, about 30.1% of household income.
Is Moravia, NY a good place to live?
Pluses: home values 69% lower than the state median; an average commute of 24 minutes; unemployment of 4.4%; a poverty rate of 10.6%. Minuses: median household income 27% lower than the New York median.
What is the median age in Moravia?
The median age in Moravia is 37.4 years (New York: 39.8).
How long is the commute in Moravia?
The average commute to work in Moravia is 24 minutes; 8.5% of workers work from home.
What is the unemployment rate in Moravia?
The unemployment rate in Moravia is 4.4% (U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-year estimates 2020–2024).
How educated is Moravia?
29.1% of adults in Moravia 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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