What are the schools like in Cairo, NY?

Cairo is served primarily by CAIRO-DURHAM CENTRAL SCHOOL DISTRICT. The district operates 1 elementary schools, 1 middle schools, and 1 high schools with a student-to-teacher ratio of 8.9:1.

What is the median household income in Cairo?

The median household income in Cairo, NY is $47,063 according to the most recent US Census American Community Survey 5-year estimates. The unemployment rate is 0.0%.

What is the weather like in Cairo, NY?

Cairo has an average high temperature of 33.3°F in January and 83.7°F in July. Annual precipitation averages 45.0 inches and annual snowfall averages 94.5 inches.

Cairo, NY Cost of Living, Crime & Is It a Good Place to Live? (2026)

Q: Is Cairo, NY affordable or expensive?

Cairo's cost of living index is 99, where 100 represents the national average. This means Cairo is 1% less expensive than the average US city. The median home value is $133,300 and the median rent is $1,323 per month.

Q: What is the crime rate in Cairo, NY?

Cairo has a violent crime rate of 36.0 incidents per 100,000 residents and a property crime rate of 63.6 per 100,000. The national average violent crime rate is approximately 380 per 100,000.

Is Cairo, NY a Good Place to Live?

Cairo is a small town of 1,353 in New York, with a median household income of $47,063 . Its cost of living index is 99 (US average = 100), which is 1% below the national average.

Strengths: Cairo stands out for below-average home prices, solid school ratings (A-), short average commutes.

Trade-offs: No major red flags stand out in the available data. Whether Cairo is right for you depends on your priorities — the full breakdown is below.

All Cairo city data on this page comes from official government sources — the US Census Bureau, FBI, NCES, BEA, and NOAA — updated annually.

Cost of Living

Index: 98.7

Cairo's overall cost of living index is 98.7, where 100 represents the US national average. Living in Cairo costs roughly 1% less than the average American city.

Metric	Cairo, NY	National Avg
Median Home Value	$133,300	$244,900
Median Monthly Rent	$1,323	$1,163
Homeownership Rate	47.2%	65.9%
Median Household Income	$47,063	$74,755

Crime & Safety

Very Safe

Cairo's violent crime rate is 36.0 per 100,000 residents — 91% lower than the national average of ~380 per 100,000.

Violent Crime

36.0 /100k

Property Crime

63.6 /100k

Vertical marker = national average. Source: FBI UCR Program.

Schools & Education

Cairo is served primarily by CAIRO-DURHAM CENTRAL SCHOOL DISTRICT. The student-to-teacher ratio is 8.9:1 (better than the national average of ~16:1).

Metric	Cairo, NY	National Avg
School District	CAIRO-DURHAM CENTRAL SCHOOL DISTRICT	—
Elementary Schools	1	—
Middle Schools	1	—
High Schools	1	—
Student/Teacher Ratio	8.9:1	16:1
Bachelor's Degree or Higher	28.2%	35.4%
High School Diploma or Higher	97.6%	91.1%

Weather & Climate

Cairo sees average highs of 33.3°F in January and 83.7°F in July, with 45.0 inches of annual precipitation and 94.5 inches of snow per year.

Metric	Cairo, NY
Average High — January	33.3°F
Average High — July	83.7°F
Annual Precipitation	45.0"
Annual Snowfall	94.5"

Demographics

Metric	Cairo, NY	National Avg
Population	1,353	—
Median Age	38.2	38.9
Unemployment Rate	0.0%	3.7%
Avg Commute Time	20.8 min	26 min
White (non-Hispanic)	87.3%	59.3%
Black or African American	1.2%	13.6%
Hispanic or Latino	7.2%	18.9%
Asian	0.0%	6.3%
Under 18	17.7%	22.2%
65 and over	24.2%	16.8%

Nearby Cities

Round Top, NY 3 mi South Cairo, NY 4 mi East Durham, NY 6 mi Leeds, NY 7 mi Greenville CDP (Greene County), NY 8 mi

ZIP Codes in Cairo

Cairo, NY is covered by 2 ZIP codes:

12413 12470

Cairo vs Other Cities

Cairo, NY vs Round Top, NY Cairo, NY vs South Cairo, NY Cairo, NY vs East Durham, NY Cairo, NY vs Leeds, NY Cairo, NY vs Greenville CDP (Greene County), NY

Frequently Asked Questions

Is Cairo, NY affordable or expensive?

Cairo's cost of living index is 99, where 100 is the national average. That makes Cairo roughly 1% less expensive than a typical US city — a meaningful affordability advantage. The median home price is $133,300 and median rent is $1,323/month.

What is the crime rate in Cairo, NY?

Cairo's violent crime rate is 36.0 per 100,000 residents — the national average is ~380 per 100,000. Property crime is 63.6 per 100,000 (national avg ~2,100). Data from the FBI Uniform Crime Reporting Program.

What are the schools like in Cairo?

Public schools in Cairo are operated by CAIRO-DURHAM CENTRAL SCHOOL DISTRICT. The district has 1 elementary, 1 middle, and 1 high schools. The student-to-teacher ratio is 8.9:1. 28.2% of adults 25+ hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

Is Cairo, NY a good place to live?

Cairo, NY has a population of 1,353, a median household income of $47,063, and an unemployment rate of 0.0%. Whether it's right for you depends on your priorities — use the compare tool above to stack it against another city you're considering.

What is the weather like in Cairo?

Cairo averages 33.3°F in January and 83.7°F in July. Annual rainfall is 45.0 inches with about 94.5 inches of snow per year. Based on NOAA 30-year climate normals (1991–2020).

What ZIP codes are in Cairo?

Cairo, NY is covered by 2 ZIP codes: 12413, 12470.

What is the population of Cairo?

The population of Cairo, New York is 1,353 with a median age of 38.2. Source: US Census ACS 5-Year Estimates.

What are the pros and cons of living in Cairo?

Key numbers for living in Cairo: cost of living index 99 (100 = US average), median home $133,300, median household income $47,063, crime index 7 (100 = US average, lower is safer), schools rated A-. Whether these are benefits or drawbacks depends on where you're coming from — compare Cairo side by side with your current city to see the trade-offs.