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Corfu, NY

Full City Profile · New York · Wyoming County County

3.3 /5.0
B Good
718 Population 718/sq mi density
$72,143 Median Income $36,038 per capita
$140,300 Home Value $254,231 Zillow
$825 Median Rent 21.8% income on rent
46°F Avg Temperature 246 sunny days/yr
466 Violent Crime/100K 3,935 property/100K
B
Overall
3.3 / 5.0
Good overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
A
Economy
4.3 / 5.0
$72,143 median income, 2.8% unemployment
A+
Affordability
5.0 / 5.0
$140,300 home value, $825/mo rent
F
Safety
1.0 / 5.0
466 violent crimes/100K (23% above avg)
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: $254,231
Median Rent
$825/mo
29% below
21.8% of income on rent
Violent Crime
466/100K
23% above
3,935/100K property
Bachelor's Degree+
23.8%
29% below
96.0% high school+
Unemployment
2.8%
22% below
1.9% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
29.9%
7% below
14.1% smoking rate
Avg Temperature
46°F
246 sunny days/yr

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
78%
Crime
123%
Thin vertical line = U.S. national average (100%)

Is Corfu a Good Place to Live?

B
3.3 / 5.0 — Good
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 2.8% (22% below 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 $254,231. 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.

Safety & Crime

Corfu reports 466 violent crimes per 100,000 residents , which is 23% above the national average of 380/100K. Property crime is 3,935/100K.

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 46°F (8°C). Winters average 23°F in January while summers reach 68°F in July. The area gets 246 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 41.8 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 36.

Data Overview

People

Population718
Median Age50.6 yrs
Density718/mi²
Male / Female44% / 56%
Foreign Born13.6%
Veterans7.5%

Economy

A
Median Income$72,143
Per Capita$36,038
Unemployment2.8%
Poverty1.9%
County GDP$2,368M
Avg Weekly Wage$1,217

Housing

A+
Home Value$140,300
Rent$825
Ownership84.7%
Zillow$254,231
Housing Units370
Rent Burden21.8%

Crime

F
Violent466/100K
Property3,935/100K

Health

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

Climate

Avg Temp46°F
Sunny Days246/yr
Rain41.8 in/yr
AQI36 (Good)
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.
13.0% of the population has a disability.
13.6% of residents are foreign-born.
Average internet download speed is 137 Mbps.
The county recorded 1 fatal vehicle crashes.