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Candor, NY

New York · Metropolitan Area

Candor is a small town in New York with a population of 878. Residents earn $62,583 per year, which is 17% below the national average.

3.8 /5.0
B+ Good
878 Population 1,995/sq mi density
$62,583 Median Income $35,533 per capita
$117,600 Home Value
$807 Median Rent 19.3% income on rent
46°F Avg Temperature 261 sunny days/yr
B+
Overall
3.8 / 5.0
Good overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
B+
Economy
3.7 / 5.0
$62,583 median income, 1.3% unemployment
A+
Affordability
5.0 / 5.0
$117,600 home value, $807/mo rent
C+
Education
2.8 / 5.0
23.0% bachelor's degree or higher
Median Income $62,583
17% lower than US avg
Home Value $117,600
58% lower than US avg
Bachelor's+ 23.0%
32% lower than US avg
Median Rent $807
31% lower than US avg
Obesity Rate 33.0%
3% higher than US avg
Unemployment 1.3%
64% lower than US avg
Poverty Rate 15.8%
27% higher than US avg

How Candor Compares to the U.S. Average (100% = U.S. avg)

People

Population878
Median Age38.1 yrs
Density1,995/mi²
Male / Female51% / 49%
Largest GroupWhite 97%
Veterans7.2%

Economy

B+
Median Income$62,583
Per Capita$35,533
Unemployment1.3%
Poverty15.8%
County GDP$2,022M
Commute26 min

Housing

A+
Home Value$117,600
Rent$807
OwnershipN/A
Housing Units464
Rent Burden19.3%

Health

Obesity33.0%
Uninsured7.3%
Smoking17.4%
Depression24.1%
Heart Disease6.2%

Climate

Avg Temp46°F (8°C)
AQI36 (Good)
Sunny Days261/yr
Elevation889 ft (271 m)

Education

C+
Bachelor's+23.0%
High School+94.7%
Graduate+12.0%
School Score5.39

Community

2024 VoteR 61% / D 39%
Commute26 min
Broadband79.0%
EV Stations1
Libraries8

Is Candor a Good Place to Live?

Based on current data, Candor receives an overall livability score of 3.8 out of 5.0, earning a grade of B+. Key strengths include low unemployment, affordable housing, abundant sunshine. Candor offers a solid quality of life with a good balance of affordability, safety, and opportunity.

Economy & Jobs

The median household income in Candor is $62,583, 17% below the national average of $75,149. The job market is very strong with unemployment at just 1.3%. The poverty rate of 15.8% exceeds the national average of 12.4%, indicating economic hardship for a significant portion of the population. Workers commute an average of 26 minutes.

Cost of Living & Housing

The median home value in Candor is $117,600, 58% below the national median — offering relatively affordable homeownership. Renters pay a median of $807 per month, below the national average — a plus for affordability. At just 1.9x median income, home prices are very affordable relative to local earnings.

Education

23.0% of residents hold a bachelor's degree, below the national average of 33.7%. 94.7% have completed high school. Area schools have an average test score of 5.4/10.

Climate & Weather

Candor experiences four distinct seasons with an average temperature of 46°F. Winters average 23°F in January while summers reach 68°F in July. With 261 sunny days per year, residents enjoy well above the national average of sunshine. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 36.

Candor has a population of 878 with a density of 1,995 people per square mile. The median age is 38.1 years, 2% younger than the national median of 38.9. The city is predominantly White (97.4%).

Population

878
Total Population
1,995
People / sq mi
38.1yrs
Median Age
2% below US avg
0.4mi²
Land Area

Gender Distribution

Male 51.1%
Female 48.9%

Race & Ethnicity

Candor vs U.S. Average

Language Spoken at Home

English Only98.7%
26% above US avg
Spanish1.3%
90% below US avg

Social Characteristics

Candor vs U.S. Average

The median household income in Candor is $62,583, which is 17% below the national average of $75,149. The unemployment rate is 1.3% (below the 3.6% US average). 15.8% of residents live below the poverty line. Workers commute an average of 26 minutes.

Income: Candor vs U.S.

Commute Mode

Income

Median HH Income$62,583
17% below US avg
Per Capita Income$35,533
Avg Weekly Wage$1,292
IRS Avg AGI$68,102

Employment & Poverty

Unemployment1.3%
64% below US avg
Poverty Rate15.8%
27% above US avg
Establishments (County)890
County GDP$2,022M

Business (County)

Restaurants78
Healthcare87
Retail125
Manufacturing37

Tax & Cost of Living

Property Tax (IRS)$6,725
92% above US avg
Cost of Living107.90 (100=avg)
Effective Tax Rate5.72%

Commute & Transportation

Commute Time26.2 min
Drive Alone79.0%
Public Transit0.0%
Work from Home13.6%

Walkability

The median home value in Candor is $117,600, 58% below the national average. Monthly rent averages $807 (31% below US avg).

Home Value Sources

Ownership Split

Home Values

Census Median$117,600
58% below US avg

Real Estate Market (Redfin)

$/Sq Ft$247
Homes Sold1
Sale-to-List Ratio93.9%
Price Drops0.0%

Rental Costs

Census Median Rent$807
31% below US avg
Rent Burden19.3%

HUD Fair Market Rent

Studio$1,215
1 Bedroom$1,315
2 Bedrooms$1,579
3 Bedrooms$1,976
4 Bedrooms$2,193

Ownership & Property

Owner-Occupied52.9%
Housing Units464
Median Year Built1938

Property Tax

Avg Tax (IRS)$6,725
92% above US avg
Effective Rate5.72%
In Candor, 33.0% of adults are obese (above the 32.1% national rate). 7.3% of residents lack health insurance. 17.4% are current smokers. 24.1% report depression. 28.0% are physically inactive.

Health Metrics: Candor vs U.S. Average (%)

Chronic Conditions

Obesity33.0%
3% above US avg
Diabetes10.0%
Heart Disease6.2%
High Blood Pressure32.4%
Asthma11.9%
COPD8.1%
Cancer7.6%
Stroke3.4%

Behaviors & Mental Health

Smoking17.4%
24% above US avg
Binge Drinking18.4%
Physical Inactivity28.0%
Depression24.1%
Mental Distress19.6%
Physical Distress14.8%
Short Sleep42.7%

Healthcare Access

Insurance Rate90.5%
Uninsured7.3%
15% below US avg
Primary Care1:3,691
Dentists1:5,972
Mental Health1:555
Checkup Rate77.8%
Dental Visits56.4%
Premature Death6,676/100K

Food & Exercise

Food Environment8.9/10
Exercise Access64.0%
Healthcare Facilities87
Candor has an average annual temperature of 46°F (8°C). Winters average 23°F in January while summers reach 68°F in July. The area enjoys 261 sunny days per year. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 36.

Temperature

23°F Jan (-5°C) 68°F Jul (20°C)
Annual Average45.6°F
16% below US avg
January Average23°F (-5°C)
July Average68°F (20°C)
Sunny Days261 days/yr

Precipitation & Snow

Air Quality

AQI Median36.0
RatingGood

Geography

Elevation889 ft (271 m)
Area0.4 sq mi (1.1 km²)
Population Density1,995/sq mi
Coordinates42.2284°N, 76.3367°W
TimezoneAmerica/New_York
County FIPS36107
It is classified as Metro — under 250K. 23.0% of residents hold a bachelor's degree or higher (32% below US avg). In the 2024 election, the county voted Republican by a 22.9-point margin. 79.0% of households have broadband internet.

2024 Presidential Election (County)

R 61.4%
D 38.6%

Winner: Republican by 22.9 points

Education

Bachelor's Degree+23.0%
32% below US avg
High School+94.7%
Graduate Degree+12.0%
School Test Score5.39
C+ Education Grade (2.8/5.0)

Urban-Rural Classification

RUCC Code 3Metro — under 250K
Population Density1,995/sq mi
Total Area0.4 sq mi

Infrastructure & Services

Broadband Access79.0%
EV Charging Stations1
Alt Fuel Stations1
Public Libraries8
Healthcare Facilities87
Restaurants78
Retail Stores125

Safety & Disasters

Fatal Crashes (County/yr)4

Commute & Transportation

Avg Commute26.2 min
Drive Alone79.0%
Public Transit0.0%
Work from Home13.6%

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