Corfu, NY

Full City Profile · New York · Wyoming County County

4.0 /5.0
A Great
718 Population 718/sq mi density
$72,143 Median Income $36,038 per capita
$140,300 Home Value $274,696 Zillow
$825 Median Rent 21.8% income on rent
49°F Avg Temperature
A
Overall
4.0 / 5.0
Strong
A
Economy
4.1 / 5.0
$72,143 median income, 4.2% unemployment
A+
Affordability
5.0 / 5.0
$140,300 home value, $825/mo rent
C+
Education
2.9 / 5.0
23.8% bachelor's degree or higher

Corfu, NY

At a Glance

Median Income
$72,143
4% below
$36,038 per capita
Home Value
$140,300
50% below
Zillow: $274,696
Median Rent
$825/mo
29% below
21.8% of income on rent
Bachelor's Degree+
23.8%
29% below
96.0% high school+
Unemployment
4.2%
17% above
1.9% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
29.9%
7% below
14.1% smoking rate
Avg Temperature
49°F

How Corfu Compares to the U.S. Average

Each bar shows Corfu's value as a percentage of the national average (100% = U.S. avg)

Income
96%
Home Value
50%
Rent
71%
Poverty
15%
Bachelor's
71%
Unemployment
117%
Thin vertical line = U.S. national average (100%)

Is Corfu a Good Place to Live?

A
4.0 / 5.0 - Great
Based on economy, affordability, safety, and education metrics compared to national averages.

Economy & Jobs

Corfu residents earn a median household income of $72,143 , which is 4% below the national average of $75,149. Per capita income is $36,038. The unemployment rate stands at 4.2% (17% above the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 1.9% of residents live below the poverty line. The area is home to 930 business establishments, including 74 restaurants.

Housing & Cost of Living

The median home value in Corfu is $140,300 , 50% below the national median of $281,900. Zillow estimates the typical home at $274,696. Median rent is $825/month, with 21.8% 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 1950.

Education

23.8% of adults in Corfu hold a bachelor's degree or higher (29% below the national average). 96.0% have completed high school. Local schools score 5.6/10 in standardized testing.

Climate & Weather

Corfu has an average annual temperature of 49°F (9°C). Winters average 26°F in January while summers reach 72°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 41.6 inches.

Data Overview

People

Population718
Median Age50.6 yrs
Density718/mi²
Male / Female44% / 56%
Foreign Born0.1%
Veterans7.5%

Economy

A
Median Income$72,143
Per Capita$36,038
Unemployment4.2%
Poverty1.9%
County GDP$2,368M
Avg Weekly Wage$1,217

Housing

A+
Home Value$140,300
Rent$825
Ownership84.7%
Zillow$274,696
Housing Units370
Rent Burden21.8%

Health

Obesity29.9%
Diabetes8.2%
Smoking14.1%
Heart Disease5.1%
Premature Death6,545/100K

Climate

Avg Temp49°F
Rain41.6 in/yr
Elevation862 ft

Education

C+
Bachelor's+23.8%
High School+96.0%
Graduate+6.5%
School Score5.6/10

Community

2024 VoteR 74% / D 26%
Commute22 min
Broadband91.1%
Internet Speed137 Mbps
EV Stations2
Libraries9

Did You Know?

The median home in Corfu was built in 1950.
The nearest airport is Buffalo Niagara International (17 miles).
The Gini coefficient (income inequality) is 0.411 (U.S. avg: 0.490).
Natural hazard risk is rated "Very Low" by FEMA.
13.9% of the population has a disability.
Average internet download speed is 137 Mbps.
The county recorded 1 fatal vehicle crashes.