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Cayuga Heights, NY

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

4,018
Residents
$137,132
Median income
$523,600
Median home
$1,753
Median rent (state)

Cayuga Heights - the verdict

Cayuga Heights ranks in the 92nd percentile for household income nationally, out of every US city with at least 1,000 residents. Source: Census ACS.

92nd
percentile, household income
86th
percentile, home value
71st
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: Cayuga Heights, NY

4,018 people live in Cayuga Heights, New York - a small town by U.S. Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates. Median household income here is $137,132 per year, placing it in the top quartile of U.S. cities for household income, with a poverty rate of 4.4%. Home values in Cayuga Heights run a median of $523,600, and the median resident age is 42.3 years. 80.5% of adults here have a bachelor's degree or higher; 39.4% of working-age residents are in the labor force.

Housing supply pressure shows in Census Building Permit Survey data: 0 residential units were authorized in 2024 (No Permits), down 100% from five years earlier.

New York carries a cost-of-living premium: the state registers 107.9 on a 100-equals-national-average index (Above Average) per BEA Regional Price Parities 2024. A typical two-bedroom carries a HUD Fair Market Rent of $1,753 per month statewide. EIA 2023 residential energy data puts New York's average monthly utility costs around $285 (state average). FEMA's National Risk Index rates natural-hazard exposure at 73.9 out of 100 (High).

Population

4,018 residents

Census ACS 2023 - New York

Median Household Income

$137,132 /yr

Poverty 4.4%

Cost of Living Index (state)

107.9 (US=100)

Above Average - BEA RPP 2024, New York average

How does Cayuga Heights compare to other US cities?

Cayuga Heights measured against every US city with 1,000+ residents, computed live from the same Census and FBI data shown throughout this page.

Household income 92% higher than other cities
Home value 86% pricier than other cities
Median rent 71% 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 Cayuga Heights 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 is Cayuga Heights's strongest outlier among New York cities

Among the 1,254 New York cities PlainCities tracks with reported bachelor's degree or higher data, Cayuga Heights ranks #36 - the 97th percentile within the state. This is a different, narrower cut than the nationwide percentiles above: it compares Cayuga Heights only against its own state's cities, not the full US field.

Median Household Income
#226 of 1,205
81st percentile in New York
Median Gross Rent
#500 of 1,256
59th percentile in New York
Median Home Value
#302 of 1,202
75th percentile in New York
Poverty Rate
#636 of 1,246
49th percentile in New York
Bachelor's Degree or Higher
#36 of 1,254
97th 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.

92ndIncome percentile

92nd percentile nationally for median household income. Source: Census ACS 2023 / FBI UCR 2023.

How Cayuga Heights's home value compares nationally

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

$523,600 14th percentile more affordable than 14% 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%). Below this entry. $200,000–$225,000: 1,035 US cities (7%). Below this entry. $225,000–$250,000: 976 US cities (6%). Below this entry. $250,000–$275,000: 754 US cities (5%). Below this entry. $275,000–$300,000: 712 US cities (5%). Below this entry. $300,000–$325,000: 521 US cities (3%). Below this entry. $325,000–$350,000: 526 US cities (3%). Below this entry. $350,000–$375,000: 465 US cities (3%). Below this entry. $375,000–$400,000: 393 US cities (3%). Below this entry. $400,000–$425,000: 317 US cities (2%). Below this entry. $425,000–$450,000: 300 US cities (2%). Below this entry. $450,000–$475,000: 307 US cities (2%). Below this entry. $475,000–$500,000: 250 US cities (2%). Below this entry. $500,000–$525,000: 160 US cities (1%). This entry sits in this band. $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. Cayuga Heights $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 - Cayuga Heights, NY Cayuga Heights, NY's reported median household income shown against the U.S. national quintile-share pattern (not Cayuga Heights, 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 Cayuga Heights, NY median $137,132/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%
Cayuga Heights, 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 Cayuga Heights, NY. Diagonal = perfect equality.

Key socioeconomic indicators

Bachelor's degree or higher (adults 25+) 80.5%

Census ACS S1501, educational attainment

Poverty rate (households below FPL) 4.4%

Census ACS S1701, poverty status

Labor force participation (adults 16+) 39.4%

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

Population
4,018
Median Income
$137,132
Median Home Value
$523,600
Median Age
42.3
Poverty Rate
4.4%
Labor force participation
39.4%
Bachelor's Degree+
80.5%

Population Change

Annual U.S. Census Bureau Population Estimates Program (PEP) estimates, 2020–2025

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3,800 residents3,900 residents4,000 residents4,100 residents 202020212022202320242025 4,070 residents 3,860 residents ▼ -5.2%
Cayuga Heights's Census PEP population estimates, 2020–2025.

Housing Supply

Census Bureau Building Permits Survey (BPS) - annual residential permits authorized

Total Permits (2024)
0
housing units authorized
Single-Family
0
detached homes
Multifamily
0
apartments & condos

5-Year Permit Trend (2019–2024)

Year Total
2019 1
2020 1
2021 1
2022 0
2023 2
2024 0

Permit volume decreased 100% from 2019 to 2024.

Commute Patterns

How workers travel to work, Census ACS 2023

Drive Alone
28.9%
Carpool
14.3%
Public Transit
15.7%
Walk
12.9%
Work from Home
20.6%
Other
7.6%

Based on 1,434 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 Cayuga Heights sits in

Cost of Living Index
107.9
Above Average
US average = 100 · BEA RPP 2024
Typical 2-BR Rent
$1,753/mo
HUD Fair Market Rent
County-level FMR estimate
Natural Hazard Risk
73.9 / 100
High
FEMA NRI composite score (county)

Similar Cities in New York

Bardonia
4,022 people
Hamilton
4,038 people
University Gardens
3,986 people
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4,052 people
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3,967 people
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4,073 people

Cities of a Similar Size Nationwide

Population-matched peers from other states, closest to Cayuga Heights's 4,018 residents (Census ACS 5-Year 2023).

West Bradenton, FL
4,017 people
Rumford, ME
4,017 people
Camdenton, MO
4,017 people
Coquille, OR
4,019 people
Dillon, MT
4,020 people
South Eliot, ME
4,021 people

Cities with a Similar Household Income Nationwide

Median-household-income-matched peers from other states, closest to Cayuga Heights's $137,132 (Census ACS 5-Year 2023, table B19013).

Gateway, AK
$137,150 median income
Gleneagle, CO
$137,105 median income
South Dennis, NJ
$137,083 median income
Union City, CA
$137,194 median income
Berwyn, PA
$137,206 median income
Walkersville, MD
$137,218 median income

Race & Ethnicity Composition

Race and ethnicity - Cayuga Heights, 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 Cayuga Heights, NY - Census ACS, OMB race + ethnicity categories RACE, sums to 100% 65.6% 20.6% 6.2% ETHNICITY, Hispanic or Latino (any race) 9.6% White 65.6% Black or African American 3.1% Asian 20.6% American Indian 0.0% Native Hawaiian 0.0% Some other race 4.5% Two or more races 6.2% 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 Cayuga Heights 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
Cayuga Heights (this city) 4,018 $137,132
Bardonia 4,022 $123,750
Hamilton 4,038 $62,000
University Gardens 3,986 $94,886
Census ACS 5-year FIPS NY Census BPS 2024 OMB Bulletin 23-01

What do people ask about Cayuga Heights, NY?

What is the population of Cayuga Heights, NY? +

The population of Cayuga Heights, NY stands at 4,018 according to U.S. Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates.

What is the median household income in Cayuga Heights, NY? +

The median household income in Cayuga Heights is $137,132 per year, based on Census ACS 2023 data.

What is the cost of living in Cayuga Heights? +

BEA does not publish a city-level cost-of-living figure for Cayuga Heights; 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 Cayuga Heights, NY? +

Cayuga Heights's median home value sits at $523,600, according to Census ACS 2023 estimates.

Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-Year 2023, Census BPS 2024, 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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