At a Glance
Median Income
$64,116
$30,342 per capita
Home Value
$103,300
Zillow: $107,692
Median Rent
$735/mo
35.9% of income on rent
Bachelor's Degree+
24.7%
85.1% high school+
Unemployment
9.1%
9.5% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
34.6%
15.7% smoking rate
How Canisteo Compares to the U.S. Average
Each bar shows Canisteo's value as a percentage of the national average (100% = U.S. avg)
Thin vertical line = U.S. national average (100%)
Is Canisteo a Good Place to Live?
B+
3.7 / 5.0 - Good
Based on economy, affordability, safety, and education metrics compared to national averages.
Economy & Jobs
Canisteo residents earn a median household income of $64,116 , which is 15% below the national average of $75,149.
Per capita income is $30,342. The unemployment rate stands at 9.1% (153% above the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 9.5% of residents live below the poverty line. The area is home to 2,170 business establishments, including 220 restaurants.
Housing & Cost of Living
The median home value in Canisteo is $103,300 , 63% below the national median of $281,900.
Zillow estimates the typical home at $107,692. Median rent is $735/month, with 35.9% 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 1943.
Education
24.7% of adults in Canisteo hold a bachelor's degree or higher
(27% below the national average).
85.1% have completed high school. Local schools score 5.5/10 in standardized testing.
Climate & Weather
Canisteo has an average annual temperature of 45°F (7°C).
Winters average 21°F in January while summers reach 68°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 38.4 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 37.
Data Overview
People
Population1,998
Median Age43.4 yrs
Density2,148/mi²
Male / Female52% / 48%
Foreign Born4.4%
Veterans7.4%
Economy
B
Median Income$64,116
Per Capita$30,342
Unemployment9.1%
Poverty9.5%
County GDP$5,787M
Avg Weekly Wage$1,387
Housing
A+
Home Value$103,300
Rent$735
Ownership75.0%
Zillow$107,692
Housing Units905
Rent Burden35.9%
Health
Obesity34.6%
Diabetes8.9%
Smoking15.7%
Heart Disease5.5%
Premature Death8,363/100K
Climate
Avg Temp45°F
Rain38.4 in/yr
AQI37 (Good)
Elevation1,132 ft
Education
C+
Bachelor's+24.7%
High School+85.1%
Graduate+13.1%
School Score5.5/10
Community
2024 VoteR 66% / D 34%
Commute25 min
Broadband81.4%
Internet Speed159 Mbps
EV Stations9
Libraries16
Did You Know?
Canisteo was founded in 1789.
The median home in Canisteo was built in 1943.
The nearest airport is Elmira/Corning Regional (36 miles).
The Gini coefficient (income inequality) is 0.448 (U.S. avg: 0.490).
Natural hazard risk is rated "Relatively Low" by FEMA.
16.7% of the population has a disability.
Average internet download speed is 159 Mbps.
There are 220 restaurants in the area.
The county recorded 8 fatal vehicle crashes.