What are the schools like in Canastota, NY?

Canastota is served primarily by CANASTOTA CENTRAL SCHOOL DISTRICT. The district operates 2 elementary schools, 1 middle schools, and 1 high schools with a student-to-teacher ratio of 11.1:1.

What is the median household income in Canastota?

The median household income in Canastota, NY is $69,541 according to the most recent US Census American Community Survey 5-year estimates. The unemployment rate is 3.3%.

What is the weather like in Canastota, NY?

Canastota has an average high temperature of 27.6°F in January and 77.2°F in July. Annual precipitation averages 46.1 inches and annual snowfall averages 151.3 inches.

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

Q: Is Canastota, NY affordable or expensive?

Canastota's cost of living index is 95, where 100 represents the national average. This means Canastota is 5% less expensive than the average US city. The median home value is $134,200 and the median rent is $833 per month.

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

Canastota has a violent crime rate of 70.5 incidents per 100,000 residents and a property crime rate of 644.2 per 100,000. The national average violent crime rate is approximately 380 per 100,000.

Is Canastota, NY a Good Place to Live?

Canastota is a small town of 4,550 in New York, with a median household income of $69,541 and a 3.3% unemployment rate. Its cost of living index is 95 (US average = 100), which is 5% below the national average.

Strengths: Canastota stands out for an affordable cost of living, below-average home prices, solid school ratings (B), short average commutes.

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

All Canastota 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: 95.2

Canastota's overall cost of living index is 95.2, where 100 represents the US national average. Living in Canastota costs roughly 5% less than the average American city.

Metric	Canastota, NY	National Avg
Median Home Value	$134,200	$244,900
Median Monthly Rent	$833	$1,163
Homeownership Rate	63.7%	65.9%
Median Household Income	$69,541	$74,755

Crime & Safety

Very Safe

Canastota's violent crime rate is 70.5 per 100,000 residents — 81% lower than the national average of ~380 per 100,000.

Violent Crime

70.5 /100k

Property Crime

644.2 /100k

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

Schools & Education

Canastota is served primarily by CANASTOTA CENTRAL SCHOOL DISTRICT. The student-to-teacher ratio is 11.1:1 (better than the national average of ~16:1).

Metric	Canastota, NY	National Avg
School District	CANASTOTA CENTRAL SCHOOL DISTRICT	—
Elementary Schools	2	—
Middle Schools	1	—
High Schools	1	—
Student/Teacher Ratio	11.1:1	16:1
Bachelor's Degree or Higher	19.0%	35.4%
High School Diploma or Higher	94.0%	91.1%

Weather & Climate

Canastota sees average highs of 27.6°F in January and 77.2°F in July, with 46.1 inches of annual precipitation and 151.3 inches of snow per year.

Metric	Canastota, NY
Average High — January	27.6°F
Average High — July	77.2°F
Annual Precipitation	46.1"
Annual Snowfall	151.3"

Demographics

Metric	Canastota, NY	National Avg
Population	4,550	—
Median Age	43.4	38.9
Unemployment Rate	3.3%	3.7%
Avg Commute Time	25.9 min	26 min
White (non-Hispanic)	80.7%	59.3%
Black or African American	5.9%	13.6%
Hispanic or Latino	9.9%	18.9%
Asian	0.4%	6.3%
Under 18	22.9%	22.2%
65 and over	16.7%	16.8%

Nearby Cities

Wampsville, NY 2 mi Oneida, NY 4 mi Durhamville, NY 5 mi Oneida Castle, NY 6 mi Chittenango, NY 7 mi

ZIP Codes in Canastota

Canastota, NY is covered by 1 ZIP code:

13032

Canastota vs Other Cities

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Canastota, NY affordable or expensive?

Canastota's cost of living index is 95, where 100 is the national average. That makes Canastota roughly 5% less expensive than a typical US city — a meaningful affordability advantage. The median home price is $134,200 and median rent is $833/month.

What is the crime rate in Canastota, NY?

Canastota's violent crime rate is 70.5 per 100,000 residents — the national average is ~380 per 100,000. Property crime is 644.2 per 100,000 (national avg ~2,100). Data from the FBI Uniform Crime Reporting Program.

What are the schools like in Canastota?

Public schools in Canastota are operated by CANASTOTA CENTRAL SCHOOL DISTRICT. The district has 2 elementary, 1 middle, and 1 high schools. The student-to-teacher ratio is 11.1:1. 19.0% of adults 25+ hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

Is Canastota, NY a good place to live?

Canastota, NY has a population of 4,550, a median household income of $69,541, and an unemployment rate of 3.3%. 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 Canastota?

Canastota averages 27.6°F in January and 77.2°F in July. Annual rainfall is 46.1 inches with about 151.3 inches of snow per year. Based on NOAA 30-year climate normals (1991–2020).

What ZIP codes are in Canastota?

Canastota, NY is covered by 1 ZIP code: 13032.

What is the population of Canastota?

The population of Canastota, New York is 4,550 with a median age of 43.4. Source: US Census ACS 5-Year Estimates.

What are the pros and cons of living in Canastota?

Key numbers for living in Canastota: cost of living index 95 (100 = US average), median home $134,200, median household income $69,541, crime index 23 (100 = US average, lower is safer), schools rated B. Whether these are benefits or drawbacks depends on where you're coming from — compare Canastota side by side with your current city to see the trade-offs.