What are the schools like in Corfu, NY?

Corfu is served primarily by PEMBROKE CENTRAL SCHOOL DISTRICT. The district operates 2 elementary schools, several middle schools, and 1 high schools with a student-to-teacher ratio of 9.5:1.

What is the median household income in Corfu?

The median household income in Corfu, NY is $77,250 according to the most recent US Census American Community Survey 5-year estimates. The unemployment rate is 4.5%.

What is the weather like in Corfu, NY?

Corfu has an average high temperature of 31.0°F in January and 80.0°F in July. Annual precipitation averages 41.6 inches and annual snowfall averages 73.9 inches.

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

Q: Is Corfu, NY affordable or expensive?

Corfu's cost of living index is 95, where 100 represents the national average. This means Corfu is 5% less expensive than the average US city. The median home value is $137,000 and the median rent is $812 per month.

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

Corfu has a violent crime rate of 141.4 incidents per 100,000 residents and a property crime rate of 984.6 per 100,000. The national average violent crime rate is approximately 380 per 100,000.

Is Corfu, NY a Good Place to Live?

Corfu is a small town of 852 in New York, with a median household income of $77,250 and a 4.5% unemployment rate. Its cost of living index is 95 (US average = 100), which is 5% below the national average.

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

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

All Corfu 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: 95.0

Corfu's overall cost of living index is 95.0, where 100 represents the US national average. Living in Corfu costs roughly 5% less than the average American city.

Metric	Corfu, NY	National Avg
Median Home Value	$137,000	$244,900
Median Monthly Rent	$812	$1,163
Homeownership Rate	86.0%	65.9%
Median Household Income	$77,250	$74,755

Crime & Safety

Very Safe

Corfu's violent crime rate is 141.4 per 100,000 residents — 63% lower than the national average of ~380 per 100,000.

Violent Crime

141.4 /100k

Property Crime

984.6 /100k

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

Schools & Education

Corfu is served primarily by PEMBROKE CENTRAL SCHOOL DISTRICT. The student-to-teacher ratio is 9.5:1 (better than the national average of ~16:1).

Metric	Corfu, NY	National Avg
School District	PEMBROKE CENTRAL SCHOOL DISTRICT	—
Elementary Schools	2	—
Middle Schools	N/A	—
High Schools	1	—
Student/Teacher Ratio	9.5:1	16:1
Bachelor's Degree or Higher	25.9%	35.4%
High School Diploma or Higher	95.4%	91.1%

Weather & Climate

Corfu sees average highs of 31.0°F in January and 80.0°F in July, with 41.6 inches of annual precipitation and 73.9 inches of snow per year.

Metric	Corfu, NY
Average High — January	31.0°F
Average High — July	80.0°F
Annual Precipitation	41.6"
Annual Snowfall	73.9"

Demographics

Metric	Corfu, NY	National Avg
Population	852	—
Median Age	47.3	38.9
Unemployment Rate	4.5%	3.7%
Avg Commute Time	24.1 min	26 min
White (non-Hispanic)	93.9%	59.3%
Black or African American	1.1%	13.6%
Hispanic or Latino	3.3%	18.9%
Asian	0.0%	6.3%
Under 18	18.2%	22.2%
65 and over	23.1%	16.8%

Nearby Cities

Akron, NY 6 mi Alden, NY 6 mi Alexander, NY 8 mi Attica, NY 9 mi Town Line, NY 10 mi

ZIP Codes in Corfu

Corfu, NY is covered by 1 ZIP code:

14036

Corfu vs Other Cities

Corfu, NY vs Akron, NY Corfu, NY vs Alden, NY Corfu, NY vs Alexander, NY Corfu, NY vs Attica, NY Corfu, NY vs Town Line, NY

Frequently Asked Questions

Is Corfu, NY affordable or expensive?

Corfu's cost of living index is 95, where 100 is the national average. That makes Corfu roughly 5% less expensive than a typical US city — a meaningful affordability advantage. The median home price is $137,000 and median rent is $812/month.

What is the crime rate in Corfu, NY?

Corfu's violent crime rate is 141.4 per 100,000 residents — the national average is ~380 per 100,000. Property crime is 984.6 per 100,000 (national avg ~2,100). Data from the FBI Uniform Crime Reporting Program.

What are the schools like in Corfu?

Public schools in Corfu are operated by PEMBROKE CENTRAL SCHOOL DISTRICT. The district has 2 elementary, several middle, and 1 high schools. The student-to-teacher ratio is 9.5:1. 25.9% of adults 25+ hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

Is Corfu, NY a good place to live?

Corfu, NY has a population of 852, a median household income of $77,250, and an unemployment rate of 4.5%. 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 Corfu?

Corfu averages 31.0°F in January and 80.0°F in July. Annual rainfall is 41.6 inches with about 73.9 inches of snow per year. Based on NOAA 30-year climate normals (1991–2020).

What ZIP codes are in Corfu?

Corfu, NY is covered by 1 ZIP code: 14036.

What is the population of Corfu?

The population of Corfu, New York is 852 with a median age of 47.3. Source: US Census ACS 5-Year Estimates.

What are the pros and cons of living in Corfu?

Key numbers for living in Corfu: cost of living index 95 (100 = US average), median home $137,000, median household income $77,250, crime index 41 (100 = US average, lower is safer), schools rated A. Whether these are benefits or drawbacks depends on where you're coming from — compare Corfu side by side with your current city to see the trade-offs.