At a Glance
Median Income
$62,583
$35,533 per capita
Home Value
$117,600
Zillow: $167,922
Median Rent
$807/mo
19.3% of income on rent
Violent Crime
660/100K
4,430/100K property
Bachelor's Degree+
23.0%
94.7% high school+
Unemployment
1.3%
15.8% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
33.0%
17.4% smoking rate
Avg Temperature
46°F
261 sunny days/yr
How Candor Compares to the U.S. Average
Each bar shows Candor's value as a percentage of the national average (100% = U.S. avg)
Thin vertical line = U.S. national average (100%)
Is Candor a Good Place to Live?
B
3.1 / 5.0 — Good
Based on economy, affordability, safety, and education metrics compared to national averages.
Economy & Jobs
Candor residents earn a median household income of $62,583 , which is 17% below the national average of $75,149.
Per capita income is $35,533. The unemployment rate stands at 1.3% (64% below the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 15.8% of residents live below the poverty line. The area is home to 890 business establishments, including 78 restaurants.
Housing & Cost of Living
The median home value in Candor is $117,600 , 58% below the national median of $281,900.
Zillow estimates the typical home at $167,922. Median rent is $807/month, with 19.3% 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
Candor reports 660 violent crimes per 100,000 residents
, which is 74% above the national average of 380/100K.
Property crime is 4,430/100K.
Education
23.0% of adults in Candor hold a bachelor's degree or higher
(32% below the national average).
94.7% have completed high school. Local schools score 5.2/10 in standardized testing.
Climate & Weather
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 gets 261 sunny days per year. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 36.
Data Overview
People
Population878
Median Age38.1 yrs
Density1,995/mi²
Male / Female51% / 49%
Foreign Born13.6%
Veterans7.2%
Economy
B+
Median Income$62,583
Per Capita$35,533
Unemployment1.3%
Poverty15.8%
County GDP$2,022M
Avg Weekly Wage$1,292
Housing
A+
Home Value$117,600
Rent$807
Ownership52.9%
Zillow$167,922
Housing Units464
Rent Burden19.3%
Crime
F
Violent660/100K
Property4,430/100K
Health
Obesity33.0%
Diabetes10.0%
Smoking17.4%
Heart Disease6.2%
Premature Death6,676/100K
Climate
Avg Temp46°F
Sunny Days261/yr
AQI36 (Good)
Elevation889 ft
Education
C+
Bachelor's+23.0%
High School+94.7%
Graduate+12.0%
School Score5.2/10
Community
2024 VoteR 61% / D 39%
Commute26 min
Broadband79.0%
Internet Speed123 Mbps
EV Stations1
Libraries8
Did You Know?
Candor was founded in 1900.
The median home in Candor was built in 1938.
The nearest airport is Ithaca Tompkins International (19 miles).
The Gini coefficient (income inequality) is 0.432 (U.S. avg: 0.490).
Natural hazard risk is rated "Relatively Low" by FEMA.
12.1% of the population has a disability.
13.6% of residents are foreign-born.
Average internet download speed is 123 Mbps.
The county recorded 4 fatal vehicle crashes.
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