What are the schools like in South Cairo, NY?

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

What is the median household income in South Cairo?

The median household income in South Cairo, NY is $107,941 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 South Cairo, NY?

South 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 31.0 inches.

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

Q: Is South Cairo, NY affordable or expensive?

South Cairo's cost of living index is 96, where 100 represents the national average. This means South Cairo is 4% less expensive than the average US city. The median home value is $166,000 and the median rent is $821 per month.

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

South 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 South Cairo, NY a Good Place to Live?

South Cairo is a small town of 550 in New York, with a median household income of $107,941 . Its cost of living index is 96 (US average = 100), which is 4% below the national average.

Strengths: South Cairo 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 South Cairo is right for you depends on your priorities — the full breakdown is below.

All South 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: 96.0

South Cairo's overall cost of living index is 96.0, where 100 represents the US national average. Living in South Cairo costs roughly 4% less than the average American city.

Metric	South Cairo, NY	National Avg
Median Home Value	$166,000	$244,900
Median Monthly Rent	$821	$1,163
Homeownership Rate	72.9%	65.9%
Median Household Income	$107,941	$74,755

Crime & Safety

Very Safe

South 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

Metric	South Cairo, 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	5.1%	35.4%
High School Diploma or Higher	95.4%	91.1%

Weather & Climate

South Cairo sees average highs of 33.3°F in January and 83.7°F in July, with 45.0 inches of annual precipitation and 31.0 inches of snow per year.

Metric	South Cairo, NY
Average High — January	33.3°F
Average High — July	83.7°F
Annual Precipitation	45.0"
Annual Snowfall	31.0"

Demographics

Metric	South Cairo, NY	National Avg
Population	550	—
Median Age	51.2	38.9
Unemployment Rate	0.0%	3.7%
Avg Commute Time	15.8 min	26 min
White (non-Hispanic)	98.4%	59.3%
Black or African American	0.0%	13.6%
Hispanic or Latino	0.0%	18.9%
Asian	0.0%	6.3%
Under 18	1.8%	22.2%
65 and over	38.4%	16.8%

Nearby Cities

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ZIP Codes in South Cairo

South Cairo, NY is covered by 1 ZIP code:

12482

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is South Cairo, NY affordable or expensive?

South Cairo's cost of living index is 96, where 100 is the national average. That makes South Cairo roughly 4% less expensive than a typical US city — a meaningful affordability advantage. The median home price is $166,000 and median rent is $821/month.

What is the crime rate in South Cairo, NY?

South 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 South Cairo?

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

Is South Cairo, NY a good place to live?

South Cairo, NY has a population of 550, a median household income of $107,941, 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 South Cairo?

South Cairo averages 33.3°F in January and 83.7°F in July. Annual rainfall is 45.0 inches with about 31.0 inches of snow per year. Based on NOAA 30-year climate normals (1991–2020).

What ZIP codes are in South Cairo?

South Cairo, NY is covered by 1 ZIP code: 12482.

What is the population of South Cairo?

The population of South Cairo, New York is 550 with a median age of 51.2. Source: US Census ACS 5-Year Estimates.

What are the pros and cons of living in South Cairo?

Key numbers for living in South Cairo: cost of living index 96 (100 = US average), median home $166,000, median household income $107,941, crime index 7 (100 = US average, lower is safer). Whether these are benefits or drawbacks depends on where you're coming from — compare South Cairo side by side with your current city to see the trade-offs.