Moravia, NY

Full City Profile · New York · Tompkins County County

3.8 /5.0
B+ Good
1,365 Population 803/sq mi density
$68,125 Median Income $30,728 per capita
$133,100 Home Value $287,579 Zillow
$746 Median Rent 33.4% income on rent
48°F Avg Temperature
B+
Overall
3.8 / 5.0
Good overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
B+
Economy
3.7 / 5.0
$68,125 median income, 6.1% unemployment
A+
Affordability
5.0 / 5.0
$133,100 home value, $746/mo rent
C+
Education
2.7 / 5.0
21.5% bachelor's degree or higher

Moravia, NY

At a Glance

Median Income
$68,125
9% below
$30,728 per capita
Home Value
$133,100
53% below
Zillow: $287,579
Median Rent
$746/mo
36% below
33.4% of income on rent
Bachelor's Degree+
21.5%
36% below
91.9% high school+
Unemployment
6.1%
69% above
6.8% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
35.4%
10% above
16.7% smoking rate
Avg Temperature
48°F

How Moravia Compares to the U.S. Average

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

Income
91%
Home Value
47%
Rent
64%
Poverty
55%
Bachelor's
64%
Unemployment
169%
Thin vertical line = U.S. national average (100%)

Is Moravia a Good Place to Live?

B+
3.8 / 5.0 - Good
Based on economy, affordability, safety, and education metrics compared to national averages.

Economy & Jobs

Moravia residents earn a median household income of $68,125 , which is 9% below the national average of $75,149. Per capita income is $30,728. The unemployment rate stands at 6.1% (69% above the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 6.8% 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 Moravia is $133,100 , 53% below the national median of $281,900. Zillow estimates the typical home at $287,579. Median rent is $746/month, with 33.4% 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

21.5% of adults in Moravia hold a bachelor's degree or higher (36% below the national average). 91.9% have completed high school. Local schools score 5.8/10 in standardized testing.

Climate & Weather

Moravia has an average annual temperature of 48°F (9°C). Winters average 24°F in January while summers reach 70°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 41.9 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 35.

Data Overview

People

Population1,365
Median Age38.7 yrs
Density803/mi²
Male / Female48% / 52%
Foreign Born1.0%
Veterans10.3%

Economy

B+
Median Income$68,125
Per Capita$30,728
Unemployment6.1%
Poverty6.8%
County GDP$7,966M
Avg Weekly Wage$1,342

Housing

A+
Home Value$133,100
Rent$746
Ownership76.2%
Zillow$287,579
Housing Units559
Rent Burden33.4%

Health

Obesity35.4%
Diabetes9.2%
Smoking16.7%
Heart Disease5.8%
Premature Death5,563/100K

Climate

Avg Temp48°F
Rain41.9 in/yr
AQI35 (Good)
Elevation738 ft

Education

C+
Bachelor's+21.5%
High School+91.9%
Graduate+4.9%
School Score5.8/10

Community

2024 VoteR 25% / D 75%
Commute25 min
Broadband88.2%
Internet Speed158 Mbps
EV Stations1
Libraries6

Did You Know?

Moravia was founded in 1789.
The median home in Moravia was built in 1938.
The nearest airport is Ithaca Tompkins International (15 miles).
The Gini coefficient (income inequality) is 0.495 (U.S. avg: 0.490).
Natural hazard risk is rated "Relatively Low" by FEMA.
14.8% of the population has a disability.
Average internet download speed is 158 Mbps.
There are 308 restaurants in the area.
The county recorded 5 fatal vehicle crashes.