Housing by town in Cayuga County, New York
Cayuga County, New York has 34 places with Census figures, and its median gross rent is $942 (±$46) a month (2020–2024 American Community Survey).
28.6% of its households rent.
The median gross rent was $763 in 2015–2019 (+23.5%; No measurable change after inflation).
the Town of Owasco has the highest median gross rent ($2,109) and the Town of Sterling the lowest ($681).
Figures last updated on .
- Median gross rent
- $942 (±$46)
- Households that rent
- 28.6%
- Median household income
- $67,904
- Places
- 34
Cities, towns and townships in Cayuga County
| Place | Median gross rent | Households that rent | Median household income | Median home value | Median real estate taxes |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Auburn | $897 | 51.4% | $51,052 | $152,800 | $3,998 |
| Town of Aurelius | $813 | 7.7% | $94,079 | $167,000 | $3,516 |
| Town of Brutus | $1,114 | 25.8% | $77,031 | $154,900 | $4,294 |
| Town of Cato | $942 | 12.9% | $79,760 | $167,600 | $3,005 |
| Town of Conquest | $958 | 9.6% | $81,620 | $150,000 | $2,559 |
| Town of Fleming | $1,773 | 13.3% | $92,216 | $250,000 | $5,214 |
| Town of Genoa | $1,275 | 15.4% | $92,833 | $240,900 | $3,908 |
| Town of Ira | — | 11.1% | $97,019 | $158,800 | $3,594 |
| Town of Ledyard | $1,276 | 23.3% | $86,731 | $249,200 | $3,864 |
| Town of Locke | $1,099 | 23.6% | $69,125 | $186,800 | $3,267 |
| Town of Mentz | $1,045 | 25.8% | $52,602 | $115,500 | $2,901 |
| Town of Montezuma | $983 | 16.8% | $73,250 | $116,200 | $2,310 |
| Town of Moravia | $846 | 26.0% | $61,116 | $162,800 | $3,465 |
| Town of Niles | — | 5.5% | $80,588 | $197,100 | $3,650 |
| Town of Owasco | $2,109 | 5.8% | $102,245 | $282,100 | $5,171 |
| Town of Scipio | $888 | 11.9% | $76,618 | $192,200 | $3,840 |
| Town of Sempronius | $950 | 7.9% | $70,000 | $154,200 | $2,430 |
| Town of Sennett | $978 | 8.8% | $101,585 | $279,300 | $5,397 |
| Town of Springport | $1,067 | 19.5% | $86,042 | $184,700 | $3,725 |
| Town of Sterling | $681 | 9.6% | $59,750 | $141,200 | $2,568 |
| Town of Summerhill | $1,143 | 14.2% | $68,047 | $173,800 | $3,781 |
| Town of Throop | $1,099 | 6.7% | $90,268 | $185,900 | $4,261 |
| Town of Venice | $1,253 | 27.4% | $92,000 | $167,200 | $3,250 |
| Town of Victory | $1,066 | 9.0% | $71,071 | $165,200 | $2,623 |
Villages and places inside a township in Cayuga County
| Place | Median gross rent | Households that rent | Median household income | Median home value | Median real estate taxes |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Village of Aurora | $1,350 | 26.9% | $71,250 | $262,500 | $4,885 |
| Village of Cato | $695 | 21.0% | $82,292 | $163,300 | $3,125 |
| Village of Cayuga | $728 | 17.5% | $97,885 | $158,100 | $4,379 |
| Village of Fair Haven | $469 | 19.1% | $57,390 | $189,300 | $3,348 |
| Village of Meridian | $967 | 17.9% | $93,750 | $143,200 | $2,414 |
| Village of Moravia | $829 | 28.4% | $63,073 | $131,300 | $3,194 |
| Village of Port Byron | $1,071 | 44.8% | $48,750 | $100,500 | $3,022 |
| Village of Union Springs | $1,030 | 31.7% | $81,250 | $162,500 | $3,472 |
| Village of Weedsport | $1,156 | 33.9% | $70,865 | $166,800 | $4,302 |
Unincorporated communities in Cayuga County
| Place | Median gross rent | Households that rent | Median household income | Median home value | Median real estate taxes |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Melrose Park | — | 6.3% | $103,723 | $224,400 | $4,902 |
HUD income limits, fiscal year 2026
| Household size | Extremely low (30%) | Very low (50%) | Low (80%) |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 person | $18,900 | $31,500 | $50,350 |
| 2 people | $21,640 | $36,000 | $57,550 |
| 3 people | $27,320 | $40,500 | $64,750 |
| 4 people | $33,000 | $44,950 | $71,900 |
| 5 people | $38,680 | $48,550 | $77,700 |
| 6 people | $44,360 | $52,150 | $83,450 |
| 7 people | $50,040 | $55,750 | $89,200 |
| 8 people | $55,720 | $59,350 | $94,950 |
How the places in Cayuga County rank across New York
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Crime reported to police in Cayuga County
| Year | Violent crimes | Violent per 100,000 | Property crimes | Property per 100,000 | Residents served | Departments reporting in full |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2023 | 138 | 185 | 659 | 881 | 74,789 | 5 of 5 |
| 2024 | 103 | 141 | 450 | 615 | 73,212 | 3 of 5 |
| 2025 | 100 | 134 | 441 | 589 | 74,892 | 5 of 5 |
In 2025, the police departments that report for Cayuga County recorded 100 violent and 441 property crimes, 134 and 589 per 100,000 residents.
Every department with residents of its own in the county reported every month that year.
The county figure adds up its city and town police, its sheriff and any state police with residents of their own; a university or transit force is left out, because the people it serves are already counted by the town around them.
The FBI asks that these figures not be used to rank places or to judge how safe a neighborhood is.
Police departments in Cayuga County, 2025
| Department | Residents served | Violent crimes | Property crimes |
|---|---|---|---|
| Cayuga County Sheriff's Office | 44,923 | 25 | 110 |
| Auburn Police Department | 25,742 | 75 | 324 |
| Weedsport Village Police Department | 1,749 | 0 | 6 |
| Port Byron Village Police Department | 1,246 | 0 | 1 |
| Moravia Village Police Department | 1,232 | 0 | 0 |
ZIP codes in Cayuga County
| ZIP code | Residents | Median gross rent | Median home value | Median household income | Households that rent |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 13021 | 37,247 | $911 | $180,700 | $60,712 | 37.8% |
| 13166 | 5,622 | $1,104 | $160,200 | $78,108 | 20.7% |
| 13118 | 5,591 | $847 | $167,900 | $67,651 | 18.5% |
| 13140 | 3,959 | $1,011 | $114,300 | $61,977 | 20.1% |
| 13033 | 3,732 | $920 | $172,300 | $93,092 | 12.2% |
| 13092 | 2,689 | $1,183 | $192,700 | $78,056 | 18.0% |
| 13160 | 2,444 | $1,089 | $185,600 | $86,029 | 27.3% |
| 13156 | 2,156 | $582 | $162,500 | $64,063 | 12.7% |
| 13034 | 2,029 | $1,125 | $175,700 | $104,154 | 12.2% |
| 13026 | 1,619 | $1,259 | $206,100 | $96,324 | 25.8% |
| 13111 | 1,463 | $967 | $107,400 | $59,063 | 5.7% |
| 13147 | 1,236 | $873 | $155,600 | $74,934 | 22.2% |
| 13024 | 1,230 | — | — | — | — |
| 13081 | 1,122 | $1,482 | $280,700 | $93,558 | 15.5% |
| 13071 | 796 | $1,261 | $183,600 | $85,972 | 18.9% |
| 13117 | 132 | $583 | $165,000 | $63,250 | 31.9% |
| 13113 | 56 | — | $112,500 | $35,313 | 22.6% |
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Questions about Cayuga County
What is the crime rate in Cayuga County?
In 2025, the police departments that report for Cayuga County recorded 134 violent and 589 property crimes per 100,000 residents (100 violent and 441 property crimes in all).
Which place in Cayuga County has the highest rent?
the Town of Owasco has the highest median gross rent, $2,109 (±$969) a month (2020–2024 American Community Survey).
Which place in Cayuga County has the lowest rent?
the Town of Sterling has the lowest median gross rent, $681 (±$411) a month.
What is the median rent in Cayuga County, New York?
The median gross rent in Cayuga County is $942 (±$46) a month (2020–2024 American Community Survey).
Sources
- Selected Housing Characteristics (DP04), 2020–2024 ACS 5-year estimates — Cayuga County, New York
- Selected Economic Characteristics (DP03), 2020–2024 ACS 5-year estimates — Cayuga County, New York
- HUD Income Limits, fiscal year 2026: Cayuga County, NY
- FBI Uniform Crime Reporting Program, Crime Data Explorer
- FBI: Uniform Crime Reporting statistics and their proper use
- US Census Bureau, American Community Survey 2020–2024 5-year estimates for ZIP Code Tabulation Areas
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