At a Glance
Median Income
$54,479
$75,016 per capita
Home Value
$197,000
Zillow: $321,322
Median Rent
$1,327/mo
23.2% of income on rent
Violent Crime
407/100K
2,518/100K property
Bachelor's Degree+
22.9%
98.3% high school+
Unemployment
0.0%
2.7% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
35.5%
15.1% smoking rate
Avg Temperature
49°F
261 sunny days/yr
How Cairo Compares to the U.S. Average
Each bar shows Cairo's value as a percentage of the national average (100% = U.S. avg)
Thin vertical line = U.S. national average (100%)
Is Cairo a Good Place to Live?
B
3.1 / 5.0 — Good
Based on economy, affordability, safety, and education metrics compared to national averages.
Economy & Jobs
Cairo residents earn a median household income of $54,479 , which is 28% below the national average of $75,149.
Per capita income is $75,016. The unemployment rate stands at 0.0% (100% below the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 2.7% of residents live below the poverty line. The area is home to 1,372 business establishments, including 208 restaurants.
Housing & Cost of Living
The median home value in Cairo is $197,000 , 30% below the national median of $281,900.
Zillow estimates the typical home at $321,322. Median rent is $1,327/month, with 23.2% of renters spending more than 30% of income on housing. The cost of living index is 107.9 (100 = national average). The median home was built in 1967.
Safety & Crime
Cairo reports 407 violent crimes per 100,000 residents
, which is 7% above the national average of 380/100K.
Property crime is 2,518/100K.
Education
22.9% of adults in Cairo hold a bachelor's degree or higher
(32% below the national average).
98.3% have completed high school. Local schools score 5.0/10 in standardized testing.
Climate & Weather
Cairo has an average annual temperature of 49°F (9°C).
Winters average 25°F in January while summers reach 72°F in July. The area gets 261 sunny days per year. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 36.
Data Overview
People
Population1,565
Median Age38.1 yrs
Density370/mi²
Male / Female40% / 60%
Foreign Born13.6%
Veterans14.7%
Economy
A
Median Income$54,479
Per Capita$75,016
Unemployment0.0%
Poverty2.7%
County GDP$3,657M
Avg Weekly Wage$1,187
Housing
A+
Home Value$197,000
Rent$1,327
Ownership47.4%
Zillow$321,322
Housing Units689
Rent Burden23.2%
Crime
F
Violent407/100K
Property2,518/100K
Health
Obesity35.5%
Diabetes9.4%
Smoking15.1%
Heart Disease5.5%
Premature Death8,286/100K
Climate
Avg Temp49°F
Sunny Days261/yr
AQI36 (Good)
Elevation397 ft
Education
C+
Bachelor's+22.9%
High School+98.3%
Graduate+18.7%
School Score5.0/10
Community
2024 VoteR 58% / D 42%
Commute22 min
Broadband88.5%
Internet Speed69 Mbps
EV Stations1
Libraries9
Did You Know?
The median home in Cairo was built in 1967.
17.9% work from home.
The nearest airport is Albany International (32 miles).
The Gini coefficient (income inequality) is 0.464 (U.S. avg: 0.490).
Natural hazard risk is rated "Relatively Low" by FEMA.
18.2% of the population has a disability.
13.6% of residents are foreign-born.
There are 208 restaurants in the area.
The county recorded 9 fatal vehicle crashes.
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