What are the schools like in Coram, NY?

Coram is served primarily by LONGWOOD CENTRAL SCHOOL DISTRICT. The district operates 4 elementary schools, 2 middle schools, and 1 high schools with a student-to-teacher ratio of 13.9:1.

What is the median household income in Coram?

The median household income in Coram, NY is $95,940 according to the most recent US Census American Community Survey 5-year estimates. The unemployment rate is 3.7%.

What is the weather like in Coram, NY?

Coram has an average high temperature of 41.0°F in January and 83.1°F in July. Annual precipitation averages 48.5 inches and annual snowfall averages 31.8 inches.

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

Q: Is Coram, NY affordable or expensive?

Coram's cost of living index is 112, where 100 represents the national average. This means Coram is 12% more expensive than the average US city. The median home value is $380,300 and the median rent is $2,383 per month.

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

Coram has a violent crime rate of 81.3 incidents per 100,000 residents and a property crime rate of 1157.3 per 100,000. The national average violent crime rate is approximately 380 per 100,000.

Is Coram, NY a Good Place to Live?

Coram is a small city of 42,169 in New York, with a median household income of $95,940 and a 3.7% unemployment rate. Its cost of living index is 112 (US average = 100), which is 12% above the national average.

Strengths: Coram stands out for solid school ratings (B).

Trade-offs: Potential downsides include an above-average cost of living, longer commutes. Whether Coram is right for you depends on your priorities — the full breakdown is below.

All Coram 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: 112.5

Coram's overall cost of living index is 112.5, where 100 represents the US national average. Living in Coram costs roughly 12% more than the average American city.

Metric	Coram, NY	National Avg
Median Home Value	$380,300	$244,900
Median Monthly Rent	$2,383	$1,163
Homeownership Rate	68.3%	65.9%
Median Household Income	$95,940	$74,755

Crime & Safety

Very Safe

Coram's violent crime rate is 81.3 per 100,000 residents — 79% lower than the national average of ~380 per 100,000.

Violent Crime

81.3 /100k

Property Crime

1157.3 /100k

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

Schools & Education

Coram is served primarily by LONGWOOD CENTRAL SCHOOL DISTRICT. The student-to-teacher ratio is 13.9:1 (better than the national average of ~16:1).

Metric	Coram, NY	National Avg
School District	LONGWOOD CENTRAL SCHOOL DISTRICT	—
Elementary Schools	4	—
Middle Schools	2	—
High Schools	1	—
Student/Teacher Ratio	13.9:1	16:1
Bachelor's Degree or Higher	33.4%	35.4%
High School Diploma or Higher	91.9%	91.1%

Weather & Climate

Coram sees average highs of 41.0°F in January and 83.1°F in July, with 48.5 inches of annual precipitation and 31.8 inches of snow per year.

Metric	Coram, NY
Average High — January	41.0°F
Average High — July	83.1°F
Annual Precipitation	48.5"
Annual Snowfall	31.8"

Demographics

Metric	Coram, NY	National Avg
Population	42,169	—
Median Age	40.7	38.9
Unemployment Rate	3.7%	3.7%
Avg Commute Time	34.3 min	26 min
White (non-Hispanic)	67.4%	59.3%
Black or African American	14.6%	13.6%
Hispanic or Latino	9.0%	18.9%
Asian	4.7%	6.3%
Under 18	20.8%	22.2%
65 and over	16.3%	16.8%

Nearby Cities

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ZIP Codes in Coram

Coram, NY is covered by 1 ZIP code:

11727

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Coram, NY affordable or expensive?

Coram's cost of living index is 112, where 100 is the national average. That puts Coram roughly 12% above the national average in cost. The median home price is $380,300 and median rent is $2,383/month.

What is the crime rate in Coram, NY?

Coram's violent crime rate is 81.3 per 100,000 residents — the national average is ~380 per 100,000. Property crime is 1157.3 per 100,000 (national avg ~2,100). Data from the FBI Uniform Crime Reporting Program.

What are the schools like in Coram?

Public schools in Coram are operated by LONGWOOD CENTRAL SCHOOL DISTRICT. The district has 4 elementary, 2 middle, and 1 high schools. The student-to-teacher ratio is 13.9:1. 33.4% of adults 25+ hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

Is Coram, NY a good place to live?

Coram, NY has a population of 42,169, a median household income of $95,940, and an unemployment rate of 3.7%. 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 Coram?

Coram averages 41.0°F in January and 83.1°F in July. Annual rainfall is 48.5 inches with about 31.8 inches of snow per year. Based on NOAA 30-year climate normals (1991–2020).

What ZIP codes are in Coram?

Coram, NY is covered by 1 ZIP code: 11727.

What is the population of Coram?

The population of Coram, New York is 42,169 with a median age of 40.7. Source: US Census ACS 5-Year Estimates.

What are the pros and cons of living in Coram?

Key numbers for living in Coram: cost of living index 112 (100 = US average), median home $380,300, median household income $95,940, crime index 35 (100 = US average, lower is safer), schools rated B. Whether these are benefits or drawbacks depends on where you're coming from — compare Coram side by side with your current city to see the trade-offs.