At a Glance
Home Value
$165,400
Zillow: $312,236
Median Rent
$919/mo
51.0% of income on rent
Bachelor's Degree+
5.2%
98.1% high school+
Unemployment
0.0%
0.0% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
35.2%
14.6% smoking rate
How South Cairo Compares to the U.S. Average
Each bar shows South Cairo's value as a percentage of the national average (100% = U.S. avg)
Thin vertical line = U.S. national average (100%)
Is South Cairo a Good Place to Live?
F
1.4 / 5.0 - Poor
Based on economy, affordability, safety, and education metrics compared to national averages.
Housing & Cost of Living
The median home value in South Cairo is $165,400 , 41% below the national median of $281,900.
Zillow estimates the typical home at $312,236. Median rent is $919/month, with 51.0% 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 1973.
Education
5.2% of adults in South Cairo hold a bachelor's degree or higher
(85% below the national average).
98.1% have completed high school. Local schools score 4.9/10 in standardized testing.
Climate & Weather
South Cairo has an average annual temperature of 49°F (9°C).
Winters average 25°F in January while summers reach 72°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 44.1 inches.
Data Overview
People
Population601
Median Age57.2 yrs
Density260/mi²
Male / Female50% / 50%
Foreign Born0.0%
Veterans8.6%
Economy
Median Income
Per Capita$32,582
Unemployment0.0%
Poverty0.0%
County GDP$3,465M
Avg Weekly Wage$1,082
Housing
Home Value$165,400
Rent$919
Ownership46.7%
Zillow$312,236
Housing Units236
Rent Burden51.0%
Health
Obesity35.2%
Diabetes9.6%
Smoking14.6%
Heart Disease5.6%
Premature Death7,810/100K
Climate
Avg Temp49°F
Rain44.1 in/yr
Elevation260 ft
Education
F
Bachelor's+5.2%
High School+98.1%
Graduate+0.0%
School Score4.9/10
Community
2024 VoteR 43% / D 57%
Commute17 min
Broadband65.9%
Internet Speed141 Mbps
EV Stations1
Libraries12
Did You Know?
The median home in South Cairo was built in 1973.
The nearest airport is Albany International (34 miles).
The Gini coefficient (income inequality) is 0.481 (U.S. avg: 0.490).
Natural hazard risk is rated "Relatively Low" by FEMA.
11.8% of the population has a disability.
Average internet download speed is 141 Mbps.
There are 199 restaurants in the area.
The county recorded 6 fatal vehicle crashes.