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Cayuga County
  • County in New York

Report Card

grade B minus
Overall Niche Grade
  1. Public Schools
    grade B minus
  2. Housing
    grade C+
  3. Nightlife
    grade A minus
  4. Good for Families
    grade B
  5. Diversity
    grade B minus
  6. Jobs
    grade B
  7. Weather
    grade D+
  8. Cost of Living
    grade B
  9. Health & Fitness
    grade B
  10. Outdoor Activities
    grade A minus
  11. Commute
    grade B+

editorial

Cayuga County is located in New York with a population of 76,644. In Cayuga County, most residents own their homes. In Cayuga County there are a lot of bars and coffee shops. Many young professionals live in Cayuga County and residents tend to lean conservative. The public schools in Cayuga County are above average.

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Real Estate

Median Home Value
$138,200
National
$244,900
Median Rent
$799
National
$1,163
Rent vs. Own
  • Rent
    30%
  • Own
    70%
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Crime & Safety

Violent Crimes
  • Calculated annually per 100,000 residents
  • Assault
    0
    national  282.7
  • Murder
    0
    national  6.1
  • Rape
    0
    national  40.7
  • Robbery
    0
    national  135.5
Property Crimes
  • Calculated annually per 100,000 residents
  • Burglary
    0
    national  500.1
  • Theft
    541.1
    national  2,042.8
  • Motor Vehicle Theft
    0
    national  284

Residents

Diversity
grade B minus
Based on ethnic and economic diversity.
Age
  • <10 years
    10%
  • 10-17 years
    9%
  • 18-24 years
    8%
  • 25-34 years
    13%
  • 35-44 years
    12%
  • 45-54 years
    13%
  • 55-64 years
    16%
  • 65+ years
    19%
Education Levels
  • Master's degree or higher
    9%
    national  13%
  • Bachelor's degree
    13%
    national  21%
  • Some college or associate's degree
    34%
    national  29%
  • High school diploma or equivalent
    32%
    national  26%
  • Less than high school diploma
    12%
    national  11%

Working in Cayuga County

Jobs
grade B
Based on employment rates, job and business growth, and cost of living.
Median Household Income
$59,602
National
$69,021

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