At a Glance
Median Income
$77,375
$32,499 per capita
Home Value
$110,200
Zillow: $183,894
Median Rent
$866/mo
38.6% of income on rent
Violent Crime
130/100K
3,389/100K property
Bachelor's Degree+
19.3%
91.0% high school+
Unemployment
2.3%
3.3% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
40.2%
19.1% smoking rate
Avg Temperature
45°F
261 sunny days/yr
How Canajoharie Compares to the U.S. Average
Each bar shows Canajoharie's value as a percentage of the national average (100% = U.S. avg)
Thin vertical line = U.S. national average (100%)
Is Canajoharie a Good Place to Live?
B
3.3 / 5.0 — Good
Based on economy, affordability, safety, and education metrics compared to national averages.
Economy & Jobs
Canajoharie residents earn a median household income of $77,375 , which is 3% above the national average of $75,149.
Per capita income is $32,499. The unemployment rate stands at 2.3% (36% below the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 3.3% of residents live below the poverty line. The area is home to 1,248 business establishments, including 104 restaurants.
Housing & Cost of Living
The median home value in Canajoharie is $110,200 , 61% below the national median of $281,900.
Zillow estimates the typical home at $183,894. Median rent is $866/month, with 38.6% 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 1938.
Safety & Crime
Canajoharie reports 130 violent crimes per 100,000 residents
, which is 66% below the national average of 380/100K.
Property crime is 3,389/100K.
Education
19.3% of adults in Canajoharie hold a bachelor's degree or higher
(43% below the national average).
91.0% have completed high school. Local schools score 4.5/10 in standardized testing.
Climate & Weather
Canajoharie has an average annual temperature of 45°F (7°C).
Winters average 21°F in January while summers reach 68°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
Population1,808
Median Age38.6 yrs
Density1,359/mi²
Male / Female51% / 49%
Foreign Born13.6%
Veterans6.1%
Economy
A+
Median Income$77,375
Per Capita$32,499
Unemployment2.3%
Poverty3.3%
County GDP$2,632M
Avg Weekly Wage$1,034
Housing
A+
Home Value$110,200
Rent$866
Ownership69.9%
Zillow$183,894
Housing Units851
Rent Burden38.6%
Crime
F
Violent130/100K
Property3,389/100K
Health
Obesity40.2%
Diabetes10.0%
Smoking19.1%
Heart Disease6.5%
Premature Death9,219/100K
Climate
Avg Temp45°F
Sunny Days261/yr
AQI36 (Good)
Elevation456 ft
Education
C+
Bachelor's+19.3%
High School+91.0%
Graduate+5.7%
School Score4.5/10
Community
2024 VoteR 64% / D 36%
Commute28 min
Broadband90.4%
Internet Speed141 Mbps
EV Stations1
Libraries6
Did You Know?
The median home in Canajoharie was built in 1938.
The nearest airport is Albert S Nader Regional (36 miles).
The Gini coefficient (income inequality) is 0.435 (U.S. avg: 0.490).
Natural hazard risk is rated "Relatively Low" by FEMA.
19.9% of the population has a disability.
13.6% of residents are foreign-born.
Average internet download speed is 141 Mbps.
There are 104 restaurants in the area.
The county recorded 5 fatal vehicle crashes.