At a Glance
Median Income
$137,132
$74,167 per capita
Home Value
$523,600
Zillow: $287,579
Median Rent
$1,347/mo
39.5% of income on rent
Violent Crime
278/100K
3,347/100K property
Bachelor's Degree+
80.5%
98.1% high school+
Unemployment
1.5%
4.4% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
24.1%
8.1% smoking rate
Avg Temperature
46°F
260 sunny days/yr
How Cayuga Heights Compares to the U.S. Average
Each bar shows Cayuga Heights's value as a percentage of the national average (100% = U.S. avg)
Thin vertical line = U.S. national average (100%)
Is Cayuga Heights a Good Place to Live?
B+
3.9 / 5.0 — Good
Based on economy, affordability, safety, and education metrics compared to national averages.
Economy & Jobs
Cayuga Heights residents earn a median household income of $137,132 , which is 82% above the national average of $75,149.
Per capita income is $74,167. The unemployment rate stands at 1.5% (58% below the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 4.4% of residents live below the poverty line. The area is home to 2,766 business establishments, including 308 restaurants.
Housing & Cost of Living
The median home value in Cayuga Heights is $523,600 , 86% above the national median of $281,900.
Zillow estimates the typical home at $287,579. Median rent is $1,347/month, with 39.5% 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 1965.
Safety & Crime
Cayuga Heights reports 278 violent crimes per 100,000 residents
, which is 27% below the national average of 380/100K.
Property crime is 3,347/100K.
Education
80.5% of adults in Cayuga Heights hold a bachelor's degree or higher
(139% above the national average).
98.1% have completed high school. Local schools score 5.8/10 in standardized testing.
Climate & Weather
Cayuga Heights has an average annual temperature of 46°F (8°C).
Winters average 23°F in January while summers reach 69°F in July. The area gets 260 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 38.3 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 36.
Data Overview
People
Population4,018
Median Age42.3 yrs
Density2,270/mi²
Male / Female50% / 51%
Foreign Born13.6%
Veterans3.6%
Economy
A+
Median Income$137,132
Per Capita$74,167
Unemployment1.5%
Poverty4.4%
County GDP$7,966M
Avg Weekly Wage$1,342
Housing
A+
Home Value$523,600
Rent$1,347
Ownership59.9%
Zillow$287,579
Housing Units1,763
Rent Burden39.5%
Crime
F
Violent278/100K
Property3,347/100K
Health
Obesity24.1%
Diabetes7.2%
Smoking8.1%
Heart Disease4.1%
Premature Death5,563/100K
Climate
Avg Temp46°F
Sunny Days260/yr
Rain38.3 in/yr
AQI36 (Good)
Elevation826 ft
Education
A+
Bachelor's+80.5%
High School+98.1%
Graduate+61.6%
School Score5.8/10
Community
2024 VoteR 25% / D 75%
Commute12 min
Broadband85.2%
Internet Speed158 Mbps
EV Stations69
Libraries6
Did You Know?
Cayuga Heights was founded in 1915.
The median home in Cayuga Heights was built in 1965.
15.7% of residents use public transit to commute.
20.6% work from home.
The nearest airport is Ithaca Tompkins International (2 miles).
The Gini coefficient (income inequality) is 0.495 (U.S. avg: 0.490).
Natural hazard risk is rated "Relatively Low" by FEMA.
10.9% of the population has a disability.
13.6% of residents are foreign-born.
Average internet download speed is 158 Mbps.
There are 308 restaurants in the area.
The county recorded 5 fatal vehicle crashes.
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