At a Glance
Median Income
$71,250
$33,313 per capita
Home Value
$131,500
Zillow: $212,301
Median Rent
$886/mo
22.0% of income on rent
Violent Crime
232/100K
4,016/100K property
Bachelor's Degree+
20.6%
93.5% high school+
Unemployment
2.6%
6.1% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
38.5%
14.8% smoking rate
Avg Temperature
45°F
246 sunny days/yr
How Canastota Compares to the U.S. Average
Each bar shows Canastota's value as a percentage of the national average (100% = U.S. avg)
Thin vertical line = U.S. national average (100%)
Is Canastota a Good Place to Live?
B
3.2 / 5.0 — Good
Based on economy, affordability, safety, and education metrics compared to national averages.
Economy & Jobs
Canastota residents earn a median household income of $71,250 , which is 5% below the national average of $75,149.
Per capita income is $33,313. The unemployment rate stands at 2.6% (28% below the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 6.1% of residents live below the poverty line. The area is home to 5,356 business establishments, including 596 restaurants.
Housing & Cost of Living
The median home value in Canastota is $131,500 , 53% below the national median of $281,900.
Zillow estimates the typical home at $212,301. Median rent is $886/month, with 22.0% 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 1953.
Safety & Crime
Canastota reports 232 violent crimes per 100,000 residents
, which is 39% below the national average of 380/100K.
Property crime is 4,016/100K.
Education
20.6% of adults in Canastota hold a bachelor's degree or higher
(39% below the national average).
93.5% have completed high school. Local schools score 5.1/10 in standardized testing.
Climate & Weather
Canastota has an average annual temperature of 45°F (7°C).
Winters average 20°F in January while summers reach 68°F in July. The area gets 246 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 49.9 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 36.
Data Overview
People
Population4,527
Median Age43.4 yrs
Density1,355/mi²
Male / Female49% / 52%
Foreign Born13.6%
Veterans6.2%
Economy
A
Median Income$71,250
Per Capita$33,313
Unemployment2.6%
Poverty6.1%
County GDP$14,680M
Avg Weekly Wage$1,175
Housing
A+
Home Value$131,500
Rent$886
Ownership65.7%
Zillow$212,301
Housing Units2,211
Rent Burden22.0%
Crime
F
Violent232/100K
Property4,016/100K
Health
Obesity38.5%
Diabetes8.9%
Smoking14.8%
Heart Disease5.4%
Premature Death8,898/100K
Climate
Avg Temp45°F
Sunny Days246/yr
Rain49.9 in/yr
AQI36 (Good)
Elevation415 ft
Education
C+
Bachelor's+20.6%
High School+93.5%
Graduate+9.3%
School Score5.1/10
Community
2024 VoteR 61% / D 39%
Commute26 min
Broadband87.1%
Internet Speed161 Mbps
EV Stations8
Libraries21
Did You Know?
Canastota was founded in 1835.
The median home in Canastota was built in 1953.
The nearest airport is Syracuse Hancock International (18 miles).
The Gini coefficient (income inequality) is 0.449 (U.S. avg: 0.490).
Natural hazard risk is rated "Relatively Moderate" by FEMA.
17.8% of the population has a disability.
13.6% of residents are foreign-born.
Average internet download speed is 161 Mbps.
There are 596 restaurants in the area.
The county recorded 22 fatal vehicle crashes.
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