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Cairo, NY

Population, income, housing, safety, climate and schools for Cairo - drawn straight from Census ACS, FBI UCR, NOAA, NCES, HUD and FEMA, refreshed on the 2024–2025 release cycle.

1,565
Residents
$54,479
Median income
$197,000
Median home
$1,373
Median rent (state)

Cairo - the verdict

Cairo ranks in the 26th percentile for household income nationally, out of every US city with at least 1,000 residents. Source: Census ACS.

26th
percentile, household income
42nd
percentile, home value
53rd
percentile, median rent
📝 How we sourced this

Population, income, and housing-cost figures come from the U.S. Census Bureau American Community Survey 5-year estimates (B-series tables). Crime data uses FBI UCR; climate uses NOAA Climate Normals; school counts come from NCES Common Core of Data; permits use the Census Building Permits Survey (BPS). See our methodology page for the full ETL pipeline and OMB / FIPS join keys.

Data Snapshot: Cairo, NY

1,565 people live in Cairo, New York - a small town by U.S. Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates. Median household income here is $54,479 per year, below the median for U.S. cities on this measure, with a poverty rate of 2.7%. Home values in Cairo run a median of $197,000, and the median resident age is 38.1 years. About 22.9% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, while 70.6% of working-age residents are in the labor force.

The annual average temperature per NOAA climate normals runs 49.0°F.

New York carries a cost-of-living premium: BEA Regional Price Parities 2024 puts New York at 107.9 on a 100-equals-national-average scale (Above Average). Statewide, HUD pegs Fair Market Rent for a two-bedroom unit at $1,373 monthly. EIA 2023 residential energy data puts New York's average monthly utility costs around $285 (state average). Workers in Cairo report an average commute of 18.1 minutes, with 69.1% driving alone and 17.9% working from home. On FEMA's National Risk Index, this area rates 68.3 out of 100 for natural-hazard exposure (Moderate).

Population

1,565 residents

Census ACS 2023 - New York

Median Household Income

$54,479 /yr

Poverty 2.7%

Cost of Living Index (state)

107.9 (US=100)

Above Average - BEA RPP 2024, New York average

How does Cairo compare to other US cities?

Where Cairo sits among all US cities (population 1,000+) on each measure, computed live from Census and FBI data.

Household income 26% higher than other cities
Home value 42% pricier than other cities
Median rent 53% pricier than other cities

"Safer than" reflects total crime rate from FBI UCR; the others use Census ACS estimates.

How we calculate these percentiles & ranks

Each percentile compares Cairo against every qualifying US city; each in-state rank narrows that to New York only. Full formula and direction notes: methodology.

New York-relative analysis

Bachelor's Degree or Higher sits close to the middle of New York's city distribution

Among the 1,254 New York cities PlainCities tracks with reported bachelor's degree or higher data, Cairo ranks #921 - the 26th percentile within the state. This is a different, narrower cut than the nationwide percentiles above: it compares Cairo only against its own state's cities, not the full US field.

Median Household Income
#1,016 of 1,205
16th percentile in New York
Median Gross Rent
#782 of 1,256
36th percentile in New York
Median Home Value
#679 of 1,202
44th percentile in New York
Poverty Rate
#807 of 1,246
34th percentile in New York
Bachelor's Degree or Higher
#921 of 1,254
26th percentile in New York

Ranked by raw value (highest first); a higher rank is not automatically "better" for every measure, see each metric's own context above. This is a comparison within New York only, not a livability score. See the methodology for the source and calculation.

26thIncome percentile

26th percentile nationally for median household income. Source: Census ACS 2023 / FBI UCR 2023.

How Cairo's home value compares nationally

Median home value vs. every US city (population 1,000+)

$197,000 Among the most affordable more affordable than 58% of 15,600 US cities

$0–$25,000: 5 US cities (0%). Below this entry. $25,000–$50,000: 54 US cities (0%). Below this entry. $50,000–$75,000: 352 US cities (2%). Below this entry. $75,000–$100,000: 1,086 US cities (7%). Below this entry. $100,000–$125,000: 1,516 US cities (10%). Below this entry. $125,000–$150,000: 1,170 US cities (8%). Below this entry. $150,000–$175,000: 1,278 US cities (8%). Below this entry. $175,000–$200,000: 1,229 US cities (8%). This entry sits in this band. $200,000–$225,000: 1,035 US cities (7%). Above this entry. $225,000–$250,000: 976 US cities (6%). Above this entry. $250,000–$275,000: 754 US cities (5%). Above this entry. $275,000–$300,000: 712 US cities (5%). Above this entry. $300,000–$325,000: 521 US cities (3%). Above this entry. $325,000–$350,000: 526 US cities (3%). Above this entry. $350,000–$375,000: 465 US cities (3%). Above this entry. $375,000–$400,000: 393 US cities (3%). Above this entry. $400,000–$425,000: 317 US cities (2%). Above this entry. $425,000–$450,000: 300 US cities (2%). Above this entry. $450,000–$475,000: 307 US cities (2%). Above this entry. $475,000–$500,000: 250 US cities (2%). Above this entry. $500,000–$525,000: 160 US cities (1%). Above this entry. $525,000–$550,000: 156 US cities (1%). Above this entry. $550,000–$575,000: 172 US cities (1%). Above this entry. $575,000–$600,000: 172 US cities (1%). Above this entry. $600,000–$625,000: 163 US cities (1%). Above this entry. $625,000–$650,000: 167 US cities (1%). Above this entry. $650,000–$675,000: 135 US cities (1%). Above this entry. $675,000–$700,000: 101 US cities (1%). Above this entry. $700,000–$725,000: 95 US cities (1%). Above this entry. $725,000–$750,000: 71 US cities (0%). Above this entry. $750,000–$775,000: 65 US cities (0%). Above this entry. $775,000–$800,000: 70 US cities (0%). Above this entry. $800,000–$825,000: 57 US cities (0%). Above this entry. $825,000–$850,000: 67 US cities (0%). Above this entry. $850,000–$875,000: 60 US cities (0%). Above this entry. $875,000–$900,000: 58 US cities (0%). Above this entry. $900,000–$925,000: 47 US cities (0%). Above this entry. $925,000–$950,000: 37 US cities (0%). Above this entry. $950,000–$975,000: 31 US cities (0%). Above this entry. $975,000–$1,000,000: 470 US cities (3%). Above this entry. $1,000,000–$1,025,000: 0 US cities (0%). Above this entry. Cairo $0 $1,025,000 every US city, bucketed by value

Each bar is a $25K-wide band; taller bars hold more US cities. The dashed line + filled bar mark this entry. Hover or tap any bar for its full count, share, and where it sits relative to this entry.

Source U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-Year Estimates · 2023

Income distribution context

Household income distribution - Cairo, NY Cairo, NY's reported median household income shown against the U.S. national quintile-share pattern (not Cairo, NY-specific quintile data). The Lorenz curve traces the national cumulative income share against cumulative population share, perfect equality is the diagonal; observed inequality bows below. $ Household Income Distribution Cairo, NY median $54,479/yr, vs. U.S. national quintile pattern QUINTILE SHARE OF AGGREGATE INCOME Lowest 20% 3.4% Second 20% 9.2% Middle 20% 15.1% Fourth 20% 23.2% Top 20% 49.1% LORENZ CURVE cumulative income vs. population 100% 0% 100% pop. 0%
Cairo, NY's median household income (Census ACS 5-year estimate) plotted against the U.S. national income-quintile distribution pattern for context; the quintile shares and Lorenz curve are national figures, not computed specifically for Cairo, NY. Diagonal = perfect equality.

Key socioeconomic indicators

Bachelor's degree or higher (adults 25+) 22.9%

Census ACS S1501, educational attainment

Poverty rate (households below FPL) 2.7%

Census ACS S1701, poverty status

Labor force participation (adults 16+) 70.6%

Census ACS S2301, share of working-age residents in the labor force

Population
1,565
Median Income
$54,479
Median Home Value
$197,000
Median Age
38.1
Poverty Rate
2.7%
Labor force participation
70.6%
Bachelor's Degree+
22.9%

Climate

Avg Temperature
49.0°F
Annual Precipitation
N/A
Annual Snowfall
N/A

Schools

Total Schools
3
Public schools in this city

Commute Patterns

How workers travel to work, Census ACS 2023

Average Commute Time
18.1 minutes
Drive Alone
69.1%
Carpool
13.0%
Public Transit
0.0%
Walk
0.0%
Work from Home
17.9%

Based on 892 workers 16 and over.

Monthly Utility Costs

State-average estimates for New York - EIA 2023 residential energy data

Electricity
$130
avg/month
Natural Gas
$90
avg/month
Water & Sewer
$65
avg/month
Total Utilities
$285
estimated/month

Estimates reflect New York state averages. Actual costs vary by home size, usage, and local rates. Source: U.S. Energy Information Administration (EIA) 2023.

Living Costs & Risk

Cost of living is a New York state average from BEA; rent and hazard risk are county-level figures from HUD and FEMA for the county Cairo sits in

Cost of Living Index
107.9
Above Average
US average = 100 · BEA RPP 2024
Typical 2-BR Rent
$1,373/mo
HUD Fair Market Rent
County-level FMR estimate
Natural Hazard Risk
68.3 / 100
Moderate
FEMA NRI composite score (county)

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Cities of a Similar Size Nationwide

Population-matched peers from other states, closest to Cairo's 1,565 residents (Census ACS 5-Year 2023).

Clarendon, AR
1,565 people
Brooklyn, IA
1,565 people
St. Georges, DE
1,564 people
Corydon, IA
1,566 people
Taylorsville, KY
1,566 people
Ecru, MS
1,566 people

Cities with a Similar Household Income Nationwide

Median-household-income-matched peers from other states, closest to Cairo's $54,479 (Census ACS 5-Year 2023, table B19013).

Alto, GA
$54,479 median income
Saybrook, IL
$54,479 median income
Rayland, OH
$54,479 median income
Chatham, VA
$54,485 median income
Weston, OH
$54,489 median income
Springer, OK
$54,489 median income

Race & Ethnicity Composition

Race and ethnicity - Cairo, NY Race categories sum to one hundred percent per Census methodology. Hispanic or Latino is shown separately as an ethnicity overlay; it cuts across all race categories per OMB Directive 15. Race & Ethnicity Composition Cairo, NY - Census ACS, OMB race + ethnicity categories RACE, sums to 100% 87.0% 11.4% ETHNICITY, Hispanic or Latino (any race) 12.5% White 87.0% Black or African American 0.0% Asian 0.0% American Indian 0.0% Native Hawaiian 0.0% Some other race 1.7% Two or more races 11.4% Per OMB Directive 15: Hispanic/Latino ethnicity is reported separately from the race categories.
Race categories sum to 100%. Hispanic or Latino ethnicity is reported separately and cuts across race per Census/OMB methodology.

City-level race and ethnicity, Census ACS 5-year 2023 (tables B02001, B03001), OMB Directive 15 categories.

How Cairo compares to nearby New York cities

Population + median household income, sourced from Census Bureau ACS 5-year B01001 (population) and B19013 (median household income).

City Population Median Household Income
Cairo (this city) 1,565 $54,479
Sleepy Hollow Lake 1,566 $88,906
Rapids 1,562 $103,482
Remsenburg-Speonk 1,559 $175,469
Census ACS 5-year FIPS NY NOAA Normals NCES CCD OMB Bulletin 23-01

What do people ask about Cairo, NY?

What is the population of Cairo, NY? +

Cairo, NY counts 1,565 residents according to U.S. Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates.

What is the median household income in Cairo, NY? +

Cairo households earn a median of $54,479 annually, based on Census ACS 2023 data.

What is the cost of living in Cairo? +

BEA does not publish a city-level cost-of-living figure for Cairo; the closest available measure is the New York state average, a cost of living index of 107.9 (U.S. average = 100), rated "Above Average" based on BEA Regional Price Parities 2024 data. Costs within New York vary by metro area.

What is the median home value in Cairo, NY? +

A typical home in Cairo is worth $197,000, according to Census ACS 2023 estimates.

What is the climate like in Cairo? +

The average annual temperature in Cairo runs 49.0°F. Source: NOAA Climate Normals.

Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-Year 2023, NOAA Climate Normals, NCES CCD, Census ACS B08301/B08136, U.S. Energy Information Administration (EIA) 2023, BEA Regional Price Parities 2024, HUD Fair Market Rents 2026, FEMA National Risk Index.

Read our methodology - how this data is sourced, computed, and verified.

Primary sources: Census ACS, FBI UCR, NOAA Climate Normals, NCES.

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