Living in Cazenovia, NY

Explore Cazenovia and see how it fits the life you want to build.

2,753 Population Madison County County Village Place Type New York State
Overall Match7.5 / 10

Baseline match from currently available location scores. Choose priorities to personalize it.

Cazenovia at a Glance

Key facts and current data

Population2,753
Median Household Income$92,857
Median Home Value$295,200
Median Gross Rent$1,240
Median Age27.6
Average Household Size2.2
Unemployment6.2%
Work From Home19.3%
Homeownership66.8%
Housing Vacancy10.6%

Source: U.S. Census Bureau, 2020-2024 ACS 5-Year.

Cazenovia is a smaller community, so land use, housing supply and its relationship with surrounding communities can be especially important to movers.

Experience the Area

Experience Life in Cazenovia Before You Move

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NarrowTheList highly recommends you spend a week or two in Cazenovia and experience everyday life before deciding whether it is the right place to call home. Use that time to explore neighborhoods, drive your normal routes, shop where residents shop, and get a feel for the area at different times of day.

NarrowTheList Ratings

Data-driven starter ratings. More categories appear automatically as new datasets are added.

Housing Value3.8 / 5Home values compared with local household income.
Employment3.3 / 5Lower unemployment produces a stronger rating.
Housing Stability3.3 / 5Combines homeownership and housing vacancy.
Remote Work Friendly3.8 / 5Based on the share of residents working from home.
Income Strength4.5 / 5Household income compared on a national scale.

These are location-wide baseline ratings, not your personal match score. Your own priorities can change which factors matter most.

Housing & Cost of Living in Cazenovia

Current housing indicators from the U.S. Census Bureau

Median Home Value$295,200
Median Gross Rent$1,240
Homeownership66.8%
Housing Vacancy10.6%
Housing Value7.6/10
Housing Stability6.6/10

Home values are comparatively balanced against local household income, although individual neighborhoods can still vary substantially. The housing mix leans toward owner-occupied homes while still supporting a meaningful rental market.

Jobs, Income & Remote Work

Employment and household-income context for Cazenovia, NY

Median Household Income$92,857
Unemployment6.2%
Work From Home19.3%
Employment6.6/10
Remote Work Friendly7.6/10
Income Strength9.0/10

The reported unemployment rate is elevated enough to warrant a closer look at current local employment conditions. Working from home is relatively common among employed residents.

Population & Household Profile

Who lives in Cazenovia and how households are structured

Population2,753
Median Age27.6
Average Household Size2.2

Cazenovia is a smaller community, so its relationship with nearby towns, employment centers and services can be especially important.

Source: U.S. Census Bureau, 2020-2024 ACS 5-Year. NarrowTheList presents these values as relocation context; conditions can vary within a community.

Climate & Weather in Cazenovia

Long-term NOAA climate normals and practical seasonal context

NOAA climate normals for Cazenovia point to warm summers, cold winters, a wetter annual rainfall pattern and substantial annual snowfall.

Average Summer High77.2°F
Average Winter Low11.3°F
Annual Rainfall45.4 in.
Annual Snowfall117.3 in.

Seasonal Life in Cazenovia

What the long-term climate pattern may mean for everyday living.

Spring

Spring is a good time to see how wetter conditions affect drainage, yards, commuting and the usability of outdoor spaces.

Summer

Summer highs are comparatively mild, which may reduce cooling demands and can make daytime outdoor activity more comfortable than in hotter inland locations.

Fall

Fall marks a substantial seasonal transition here. It is a useful time to judge how quickly temperatures change and whether that seasonal swing fits the lifestyle you want.

Winter

Freezing winter lows and meaningful snowfall make snow removal, winter driving, heating costs and cold-weather routines important parts of evaluating the area.

Source: NOAA/NCEI U.S. Climate Normals, 1991–2020. Seasonal descriptions are relocation context derived from the available long-term normals, not a forecast.

Cazenovia is located in Madison County, but city-level housing, income and neighborhood conditions can differ meaningfully from countywide averages. Madison County.

County Intelligence

Cazenovia & Madison County

Data Pending Foreclosure Activity

Cazenovia is located in Madison County, New York.

NarrowTheList uses county-level information alongside local community data because many factors that matter when choosing a place to live are measured beyond city boundaries. Housing, property taxes, employment, healthcare access and other regional characteristics can add useful context to the picture of life in Cazenovia.

Current NarrowTheList data for Cazenovia shows a population of about 2,753. These local figures become more useful when read together with county-level tax, housing, foreclosure and demographic conditions rather than treated as isolated city statistics.

Foreclosure Activity: Data Pending. A county-specific foreclosure signal is not available yet.

For someone comparing homes, county boundaries can matter because taxes, public services, court and recording systems, assessment practices and housing-market conditions are often administered or reported at the county level. NarrowTheList keeps that county relationship attached to the community so future tax, foreclosure, housing and demographic data can be interpreted in the correct geographic context.

County relationship Madison County
How NarrowTheList uses it

County information is used as a supporting geographic layer, not as a substitute for local data. As more county datasets are added, NarrowTheList can use them to improve comparisons, ratings and relocation insights for Cazenovia.

Nearby Cities & Communities

Nearby incorporated cities, towns, villages and other municipalities shown by straight-line distance.