Living in South Cairo, New York
Cost of living, income, home prices, rent and demographics of South Cairo · Census data 2020–2024
South Cairo has 619 residents with a median age of 62.6. The median home value is $187,200, the median rent is $958/month.
South Cairo is a small town, so Census survey estimates have wide margins of error. Treat percentages as approximate.
South Cairo at a glance
- Population
- 619
- Median age
- 62.6State: 39.8
- Median home value
- $187,200State: $423,800
- Median rent
- $958/moState: $1,621
- Homeowners
- 51.5%
- Bachelor's degree or higher
- 4.9%
- Average commute
- 17 min
Is South Cairo a good place to live?
Pros: Home values 56% lower than the state median; an average commute of 17 minutes; a poverty rate of 12.3%.
The weather is best in May–June and August–September.
Cost of living in South Cairo
Housing is the biggest part of the cost of living. In South Cairo the median home value is $187,200, 44% lower than the U.S. median. Renters pay a median of $958 per month, which is 51% of household income. Homeowners with a mortgage pay — a month in housing costs.
Housing in South Cairo: homes for sale and rent
- Housing units
- 260
- Owner-occupied
- 51.5%
- Renter-occupied
- 48.5%
- Vacant
- 8.1%Includes seasonal homes
- Median year built
- 1968
- Average household size
- 2.59
South Cairo demographics
- Population
- 619
- Median age
- 62.6
- Under 18
- 1.9%
- 65 and older
- 47.5%
- Households
- 239
- Foreign-born
- 0%
- Veterans
- 11%Adults 18+
Hispanic or Latino can be of any race. Population history of South Cairo ›
Education in South Cairo
4.9% of adults 25 and older in South Cairo have a bachelor's degree or higher (New York: 40.2%), and 0% have a graduate or professional degree.
Jobs and commute in South Cairo
- Unemployment rate
- 0%State: 6.4%
- Average commute
- 17 minState: 33 min
- Work from home
- 11.7%
- Drive alone
- 88.3%
- Public transit
- 0%
- Walk to work
- 0%
- Homes with broadband
- 72.8%
South Cairo vs nearby towns
| Town | Population | Median income | Home value | Rent |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| South Cairo | 619 | — | $187,200 | $958 |
| Leeds | 242 | $62,250 | $207,400 | — |
| Cairo | 1,660 | $81,885 | $237,700 | $1,568 |
| Round Top | 831 | $103,542 | $345,100 | — |
| Jefferson Heights | 1,192 | $68,775 | $277,800 | $1,451 |
| Catskill | 3,779 | $79,423 | $242,500 | $1,087 |
| Athens | 1,943 | $84,107 | $325,600 | $1,146 |
| Sleepy Hollow Lake | 1,354 | $110,100 | $297,300 | — |
| Hudson | 5,865 | $54,139 | $389,900 | $1,343 |
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What is the average home price in South Cairo?
The median home value in South Cairo is $187,200, compared with $423,800 in New York.
How much is rent in South Cairo?
The median gross rent in South Cairo is $958 per month, about 51% of household income.
Is South Cairo, NY a good place to live?
Pluses: home values 56% lower than the state median; an average commute of 17 minutes; a poverty rate of 12.3%.
What is the median age in South Cairo?
The median age in South Cairo is 62.6 years (New York: 39.8).
How long is the commute in South Cairo?
The average commute to work in South Cairo is 17 minutes; 11.7% of workers work from home.
What is the unemployment rate in South Cairo?
The unemployment rate in South Cairo is 0% (U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-year estimates 2020–2024).
How educated is South Cairo?
4.9% of adults in South Cairo 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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