At a Glance
Median Income
$95,089
$46,466 per capita
Home Value
$142,000
Zillow: $307,833
Median Rent
$660/mo
36.7% of income on rent
Bachelor's Degree+
31.3%
91.0% high school+
Unemployment
0.0%
0.8% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
33.8%
14.0% smoking rate
How Cayuga Compares to the U.S. Average
Each bar shows Cayuga's value as a percentage of the national average (100% = U.S. avg)
Thin vertical line = U.S. national average (100%)
Is Cayuga a Good Place to Live?
A+
4.5 / 5.0 - Excellent
Based on economy, affordability, safety, and education metrics compared to national averages.
Economy & Jobs
Cayuga residents earn a median household income of $95,089 , which is 27% above the national average of $75,149.
Per capita income is $46,466. The unemployment rate stands at 0.0% (100% below the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 0.8% of residents live below the poverty line. The area is home to 765 business establishments, including 83 restaurants.
Housing & Cost of Living
The median home value in Cayuga is $142,000 , 50% below the national median of $281,900.
Zillow estimates the typical home at $307,833. Median rent is $660/month, with 36.7% 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.
Education
31.3% of adults in Cayuga hold a bachelor's degree or higher
(7% below the national average).
91.0% have completed high school. Local schools score 5.3/10 in standardized testing.
Climate & Weather
Cayuga has an average annual temperature of 47°F (9°C).
Winters average 23°F in January while summers reach 71°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 37.5 inches.
Data Overview
People
Population513
Median Age49.9 yrs
Density570/mi²
Male / Female45% / 55%
Foreign Born1.4%
Veterans5.4%
Economy
A+
Median Income$95,089
Per Capita$46,466
Unemployment0.0%
Poverty0.8%
County GDP$2,064M
Avg Weekly Wage$1,219
Housing
A+
Home Value$142,000
Rent$660
Ownership83.4%
Zillow$307,833
Housing Units204
Rent Burden36.7%
Health
Obesity33.8%
Diabetes8.2%
Smoking14.0%
Heart Disease5.1%
Premature Death7,640/100K
Climate
Avg Temp47°F
Rain37.5 in/yr
Elevation465 ft
Education
B+
Bachelor's+31.3%
High School+91.0%
Graduate+13.2%
School Score5.3/10
Community
2024 VoteR 56% / D 44%
Commute19 min
Broadband89.4%
Internet Speed137 Mbps
EV Stations2
Libraries6
Did You Know?
The median home in Cayuga was built in 1938.
The nearest airport is Ithaca Tompkins International (33 miles).
The Gini coefficient (income inequality) is 0.460 (U.S. avg: 0.490).
Natural hazard risk is rated "Very Low" by FEMA.
11.5% of the population has a disability.
Average internet download speed is 137 Mbps.
The county recorded 2 fatal vehicle crashes.