New York · Metropolitan Area
Cayuga Heights is a small town in New York with a population of 4,018. Residents earn $137,132 per year, which is 82% above the national average.
Based on current data, Cayuga Heights receives an overall livability score of 4.8 out of 5.0, earning a grade of A+. Key strengths include above-average household incomes, low unemployment, a highly educated population, a low poverty rate. Areas to be aware of include high housing costs. Cayuga Heights stands out as an excellent place to live, with strong marks across most quality-of-life indicators.
The median household income in Cayuga Heights is $137,132, which is significantly higher than the national average — 82% above $75,149. This places Cayuga Heights among higher-income communities. The job market is very strong with unemployment at just 1.5%. Only 4.4% of residents live below the poverty line, well below the national rate of 12.4%. Workers commute an average of 12 minutes, shorter than most U.S. cities.
The median home value in Cayuga Heights is $523,600, making it a premium housing market at 86% above the U.S. median of $281,900. Renters pay a median of $1,347 per month. A price-to-income ratio of 3.8x indicates a reasonably affordable housing market.
Cayuga Heights is a highly educated community — 80.5% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, well above the national average of 33.7%. 98.1% have completed high school. Area schools have an average test score of 5.4/10.
Cayuga Heights experiences four distinct seasons with an average temperature of 46°F. Winters average 23°F in January while summers reach 69°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 38.3 inches, including 62.9 inches of snow. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 36.
| English Only | 69.9% |
| 11% below US avg | |
| Spanish | 30.1% |
| 125% above US avg |
| Median HH Income | $137,132 |
| 82% above US avg | |
| Per Capita Income | $74,167 |
| Avg Weekly Wage | $1,342 |
| IRS Avg AGI | $84,199 |
| Unemployment | 1.5% |
| 58% below US avg | |
| Poverty Rate | 4.4% |
| 65% below US avg | |
| Establishments (County) | 2,766 |
| County GDP | $7,966M |
| Restaurants | 308 |
| Healthcare | 284 |
| Retail | 297 |
| Manufacturing | 90 |
| Property Tax (IRS) | $10,596 |
| 203% above US avg | |
| Effective Tax Rate | 2.02% |
| Commute Time | 12.4 min |
| Work from Home | 20.6% |
| Census Median | $523,600 |
| 86% above US avg | |
| Median List Price | $840,000 |
| Median List Price | $840,000 |
| $/Sq Ft | $242 |
| Homes Sold | 3 |
| Sale-to-List Ratio | 99.2% |
| Price Drops | 0.0% |
| Inventory | 7 |
| Census Median Rent | $1,347 |
| 16% above US avg |
| Studio | $1,215 |
| 1 Bedroom | $1,315 |
| 2 Bedrooms | $1,579 |
| 3 Bedrooms | $1,976 |
| 4 Bedrooms | $2,193 |
| Owner-Occupied | 59.9% |
| Avg Tax (IRS) | $10,596 |
| 203% above US avg | |
| Effective Rate | 2.02% |
| Obesity | 24.1% |
| 25% below US avg | |
| Diabetes | 7.2% |
| Heart Disease | 4.1% |
| High Blood Pressure | 25.6% |
| Asthma | 9.9% |
| COPD | 3.8% |
| Stroke | 2.1% |
| Binge Drinking | 18.0% |
| Physical Inactivity | 16.1% |
| Depression | 20.4% |
| Mental Distress | 13.7% |
| Physical Distress | 9.4% |
| Insurance Rate | 98.2% |
| Checkup Rate | 77.5% |
| Premature Death | 5,563/100K |
| Food Environment | 8.3/10 |
| Exercise Access | 89.1% |
| Healthcare Facilities | 284 |
| Fatal Crashes (County/yr) | 5 |
| Annual Average | 46.3°F |
| 14% below US avg | |
| January Average | 23°F (-5°C) |
| July Average | 69°F (21°C) |
| Annual Rainfall | 38.3 inches |
| 1% above US avg | |
| Snowfall | 62.9 inches/yr |
| AQI Median | 36.0 |
| Rating | Good |
| Elevation | 826 ft (252 m) |
| Area | 1.8 sq mi (4.6 km²) |
| Population Density | 2,270/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 42.4677°N, 76.4884°W |
| County FIPS | 36109 |
Winner: Democrat by 50.6 points
| Bachelor's Degree+ | 80.5% |
| 139% above US avg | |
| High School+ | 98.1% |
| School Test Score | 5.39 |
| RUCC Code 3 | Metro — under 250K |
| Population Density | 2,270/sq mi |
| Total Area | 1.8 sq mi |
| Public Libraries | 6 |
| Healthcare Facilities | 284 |
| Restaurants | 308 |
| Retail Stores | 297 |
| Fatal Crashes (County/yr) | 5 |
| Avg Commute | 12.4 min |
| Work from Home | 20.6% |