At a Glance
Median Income
$50,333
$36,660 per capita
Home Value
$141,400
Zillow: $273,199
Median Rent
$934/mo
32.7% of income on rent
Bachelor's Degree+
28.1%
93.4% high school+
Unemployment
8.3%
12.8% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
36.5%
12.4% smoking rate
How Camillus Compares to the U.S. Average
Each bar shows Camillus's value as a percentage of the national average (100% = U.S. avg)
Thin vertical line = U.S. national average (100%)
Is Camillus a Good Place to Live?
B+
3.6 / 5.0 - Good
Based on economy, affordability, safety, and education metrics compared to national averages.
Economy & Jobs
Camillus residents earn a median household income of $50,333 , which is 33% below the national average of $75,149.
Per capita income is $36,660. The unemployment rate stands at 8.3% (131% above the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 12.8% of residents live below the poverty line. The area is home to 12,898 business establishments, including 1,173 restaurants.
Housing & Cost of Living
The median home value in Camillus is $141,400 , 50% below the national median of $281,900.
Zillow estimates the typical home at $273,199. Median rent is $934/month, with 32.7% 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 1947.
Education
28.1% of adults in Camillus hold a bachelor's degree or higher
(17% below the national average).
93.4% have completed high school. Local schools score 5.2/10 in standardized testing.
Climate & Weather
Camillus has an average annual temperature of 49°F (9°C).
Winters average 24°F in January while summers reach 72°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 39.9 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 35.
Data Overview
People
Population1,333
Median Age41.5 yrs
Density3,251/mi²
Male / Female47% / 53%
Foreign Born5.0%
Veterans9.7%
Economy
C+
Median Income$50,333
Per Capita$36,660
Unemployment8.3%
Poverty12.8%
County GDP$42,500M
Avg Weekly Wage$1,335
Housing
A+
Home Value$141,400
Rent$934
Ownership50.0%
Zillow$273,199
Housing Units736
Rent Burden32.7%
Health
Obesity36.5%
Diabetes8.4%
Smoking12.4%
Heart Disease5.0%
Premature Death7,762/100K
Climate
Avg Temp49°F
Rain39.9 in/yr
AQI35 (Good)
Elevation422 ft
Education
B
Bachelor's+28.1%
High School+93.4%
Graduate+8.6%
School Score5.2/10
Community
2024 VoteR 41% / D 59%
Commute21 min
Broadband84.9%
Internet Speed238 Mbps
EV Stations3
Libraries34
Did You Know?
The median home in Camillus was built in 1947.
The nearest airport is Syracuse Hancock International (11 miles).
The Gini coefficient (income inequality) is 0.462 (U.S. avg: 0.490).
Natural hazard risk is rated "Relatively Moderate" by FEMA.
14.6% of the population has a disability.
Average internet download speed is 238 Mbps.
There are 1,173 restaurants in the area.
The county recorded 20 fatal vehicle crashes.