What are the schools like in Cayuga, NY?

School district data for Cayuga is sourced from the National Center for Education Statistics (NCES).

What is the median household income in Cayuga?

The median household income in Cayuga, NY is $74,167 according to the most recent US Census American Community Survey 5-year estimates. The unemployment rate is 0.9%.

What is the weather like in Cayuga, NY?

Cayuga has an average high temperature of 31.3°F in January and 81.1°F in July. Annual precipitation averages 37.5 inches and annual snowfall averages 109.4 inches.

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

Q: Is Cayuga, NY affordable or expensive?

Cayuga's cost of living index is 94, where 100 represents the national average. This means Cayuga is 6% less expensive than the average US city. The median home value is $149,500 and the median rent is $670 per month.

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

Cayuga has a violent crime rate of 95.3 incidents per 100,000 residents and a property crime rate of 575.9 per 100,000. The national average violent crime rate is approximately 380 per 100,000.

Is Cayuga, NY a Good Place to Live?

Cayuga is a small town of 387 in New York, with a median household income of $74,167 and a 0.9% unemployment rate. Its cost of living index is 94 (US average = 100), which is 6% below the national average.

Strengths: Cayuga stands out for an affordable cost of living, below-average home prices, short average commutes.

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

All Cayuga 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: 93.9

Cayuga's overall cost of living index is 93.9, where 100 represents the US national average. Living in Cayuga costs roughly 6% less than the average American city.

Metric	Cayuga, NY	National Avg
Median Home Value	$149,500	$244,900
Median Monthly Rent	$670	$1,163
Homeownership Rate	79.9%	65.9%
Median Household Income	$74,167	$74,755

Crime & Safety

Very Safe

Cayuga's violent crime rate is 95.3 per 100,000 residents — 75% lower than the national average of ~380 per 100,000.

Violent Crime

95.3 /100k

Property Crime

575.9 /100k

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

Schools & Education

Metric	Cayuga, NY	National Avg
School District	N/A	—
Elementary Schools	N/A	—
Middle Schools	N/A	—
High Schools	N/A	—
Student/Teacher Ratio	N/A	16:1
Bachelor's Degree or Higher	22.4%	35.4%
High School Diploma or Higher	88.8%	91.1%

Weather & Climate

Cayuga sees average highs of 31.3°F in January and 81.1°F in July, with 37.5 inches of annual precipitation and 109.4 inches of snow per year.

Metric	Cayuga, NY
Average High — January	31.3°F
Average High — July	81.1°F
Annual Precipitation	37.5"
Annual Snowfall	109.4"

Demographics

Metric	Cayuga, NY	National Avg
Population	387	—
Median Age	54.7	38.9
Unemployment Rate	0.9%	3.7%
Avg Commute Time	20.0 min	26 min
White (non-Hispanic)	91.7%	59.3%
Black or African American	0.0%	13.6%
Hispanic or Latino	3.4%	18.9%
Asian	2.8%	6.3%
Under 18	16.0%	22.2%
65 and over	28.4%	16.8%

Nearby Cities

Seneca Falls, NY 4 mi Union Springs, NY 5 mi Waterloo, NY 7 mi Auburn, NY 8 mi Port Byron, NY 10 mi

ZIP Codes in Cayuga

Cayuga, NY is covered by 1 ZIP code:

13034

Cayuga vs Other Cities

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Cayuga, NY affordable or expensive?

Cayuga's cost of living index is 94, where 100 is the national average. That makes Cayuga roughly 6% less expensive than a typical US city — a meaningful affordability advantage. The median home price is $149,500 and median rent is $670/month.

What is the crime rate in Cayuga, NY?

Cayuga's violent crime rate is 95.3 per 100,000 residents — the national average is ~380 per 100,000. Property crime is 575.9 per 100,000 (national avg ~2,100). Data from the FBI Uniform Crime Reporting Program.

What are the schools like in Cayuga?

School district information is sourced from NCES Common Core of Data.

Is Cayuga, NY a good place to live?

Cayuga, NY has a population of 387, a median household income of $74,167, and an unemployment rate of 0.9%. It offers below-average costs of living, which stretches take-home pay further than in most American cities. 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 Cayuga?

Cayuga averages 31.3°F in January and 81.1°F in July. Annual rainfall is 37.5 inches with about 109.4 inches of snow per year. Based on NOAA 30-year climate normals (1991–2020).

What ZIP codes are in Cayuga?

Cayuga, NY is covered by 1 ZIP code: 13034.

What is the population of Cayuga?

The population of Cayuga, New York is 387 with a median age of 54.7. Source: US Census ACS 5-Year Estimates.

What are the pros and cons of living in Cayuga?

Key numbers for living in Cayuga: cost of living index 94 (100 = US average), median home $149,500, median household income $74,167, crime index 26 (100 = US average, lower is safer). Whether these are benefits or drawbacks depends on where you're coming from — compare Cayuga side by side with your current city to see the trade-offs.