At a Glance
Median Income
$79,643
$33,606 per capita
Home Value
$107,900
Zillow: $141,643
Median Rent
$850/mo
17.1% of income on rent
Bachelor's Degree+
17.0%
95.8% high school+
Unemployment
1.6%
4.5% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
36.3%
15.1% smoking rate
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?
A
4.0 / 5.0 - Great
Based on economy, affordability, safety, and education metrics compared to national averages.
Economy & Jobs
Cairo residents earn a median household income of $79,643 , which is 6% above the national average of $75,149.
Per capita income is $33,606. The unemployment rate stands at 1.6% (56% below the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 4.5% of residents live below the poverty line. The area is home to 2,586 business establishments, including 216 restaurants.
Housing & Cost of Living
The median home value in Cairo is $107,900 , 62% below the national median of $281,900.
Zillow estimates the typical home at $141,643. Median rent is $850/month, with 17.1% of renters spending more than 30% of income on housing. The cost of living index is 92.8 (100 = national average). The median home was built in 1947.
Education
17.0% of adults in Cairo hold a bachelor's degree or higher
(50% below the national average).
95.8% have completed high school. Local schools score 5.8/10 in standardized testing.
Climate & Weather
Cairo has an average annual temperature of 51°F (11°C).
Winters average 27°F in January while summers reach 73°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 35.8 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 42.
Data Overview
People
Population600
Median Age34.9 yrs
Density2,143/mi²
Male / Female53% / 47%
Foreign Born0.8%
Veterans11.5%
Economy
A+
Median Income$79,643
Per Capita$33,606
Unemployment1.6%
Poverty4.5%
County GDP$11,167M
Avg Weekly Wage$1,131
Housing
A+
Home Value$107,900
Rent$850
Ownership83.5%
Zillow$141,643
Housing Units272
Rent Burden17.1%
Health
Obesity36.3%
Diabetes10.0%
Smoking15.1%
Heart Disease5.5%
Premature Death10,482/100K
Climate
Avg Temp51°F
Rain35.8 in/yr
AQI42 (Good)
Elevation814 ft
Education
C
Bachelor's+17.0%
High School+95.8%
Graduate+1.1%
School Score5.8/10
Community
2024 VoteR 72% / D 28%
Commute18 min
Broadband90.7%
Internet Speed119 Mbps
EV Stations14
Libraries7
Did You Know?
The median home in Cairo was built in 1947.
The nearest airport is Fort Wayne International (59 miles).
The Gini coefficient (income inequality) is 0.429 (U.S. avg: 0.490).
Natural hazard risk is rated "Relatively Low" by FEMA.
14.2% of the population has a disability.
Average internet download speed is 119 Mbps.
There are 216 restaurants in the area.
The county recorded 13 fatal vehicle crashes.