The Town FilesCazenovia, New York
Village in Madison County · population 2,767 (2020 Census)
- Median home
- $295,200
- Household income
- $92,857
- Jan low / Jul high
- 11° / 77°
- Snow a year
- 113 in
- Tornadoes ≤10 mi since 1950
- 1
- Median age
- 27.6
Cazenovia is a village of 2,767 people in Madison County, New York. The median home is worth $295,200, above the typical New York town ($217,700). It ranks better for young professionals than 100% of New York towns, more of a college town than 96% of New York towns, better for cycling than 93% of New York towns.
How Cazenovia ranks
Percentile among New York towns with at least 500 people on The Town Files lifestyle rankings. 50 is typical for the state; 90 means better than 90% of New York towns.
Homes and cost of living
The median home in Cazenovia is worth $295,200, above the typical New York town ($217,700). Homes cost about 3.2 times the median household income of $92,857, which is more affordable than 40% of New York towns. Median rent is $1,240 a month. 66.8% of households own their home.
| Housing | Cazenovia | Typical New York town |
|---|---|---|
| Median home value | $295,200 | $217,700 |
| Median rent | $1,240 | $1,080 |
| Median household income | $92,857 | $80,740 |
| Home value ÷ income | 3.2× | 2.8× |
| Homeownership | 66.8% | 79.5% |
| Median year built | 1952 | 1965 |
| Seasonal / vacation homes | 4.0% | — |
Who lives in Cazenovia
| People | Cazenovia | Typical New York town |
|---|---|---|
| Median age | 27.6 | 43.5 |
| Age 65 and over | 17.4% | 20.4% |
| Under 18 | 12.8% | — |
| Bachelor's degree or higher | 65.3% | 30.4% |
| Below the poverty line | 5.8% | 9.3% |
| Veterans | 4.9% | — |
| Born outside the U.S. | 8.1% | — |
| Work from home | 19.3% | 11.1% |
| Average commute | 20.3 min | 26.0 min |
| Homes with broadband | 97.4% | 91.1% |
Weather in Cazenovia
July highs average 77.2°F and January lows 11.3°F. About 48.1 inches of rain and melted snow fall a year, with 113.3 inches of snow (typical New York town: 62.9 in). Expect about 0 days a year at 90°F or hotter and 157 nights at or below freezing.
Tornadoes, storms and disasters
1 tornado has passed within 10 miles of Cazenovia since 1950, compared with 5 for the typical New York town. The strongest, an F0, struck on September 24, 2001 about 9.3 miles from the town center. The most recent was on September 24, 2001.
Hail of 1 inch or larger has been reported within 10 miles 21 times; the largest was 1.75 inches on May 10, 2000.
Severe weather in Madison County since 1996
Madison County has been included in 24 federal disaster or emergency declarations since 1953, most often for fire, flood, other.
| Declared | Incident | Declaration |
|---|---|---|
| March 20, 2020 | Biological | DR-4480: Covid-19 Pandemic |
| March 13, 2020 | Biological | EM-3434: Covid-19 |
| December 19, 2019 | Severe Storm | DR-4472: Severe Storms, Straight-Line Winds, And Flooding |
| July 12, 2017 | Snowstorm | DR-4322: Severe Winter Storm And Snowstorm |
| July 12, 2013 | Flood | DR-4129: Severe Storms And Flooding |
Jobs and pay in Madison County
Madison County had 20,886 jobs in 2024, paying an average of $56,324 a year. Unemployment was 3.7% in 2023; in Cazenovia itself the ACS puts it at 6.2%.
Public schools in Cazenovia
3 public schools with 1,331 students, about 13.7 students per teacher.
| School | Grades | Students | Per teacher |
|---|---|---|---|
| CAZENOVIA HIGH SCHOOL | 8-12 | 543 | 11.6 |
| BURTON STREET ELEMENTARY SCHOOL | PK-4 | 469 | 19.5 |
| CAZENOVIA MIDDLE SCHOOL | 5-7 | 319 | 12.3 |
Towns near Cazenovia
- Cazenovia, NY1.0 mi · 6,740 people · home $347,100
- Pompey, NY6.9 mi · 7,080 people · home $275,400
- Chittenango, NY8.3 mi · 4,896 people · home $182,500
- Manlius, NY8.3 mi · 4,662 people · home $263,300
- Fayetteville, NY10.3 mi · 4,225 people · home $258,700
- Manlius, NY10.8 mi · 33,712 people · home $253,600
- Sullivan, NY11.4 mi · 14,794 people · home $194,100
- Eaton, NY11.5 mi · 4,284 people · home $119,400
Cazenovia questions
Is Cazenovia, New York a good place to retire?
On The Town Files lifestyle rankings, Cazenovia scores better for retirees than 82% of New York towns and quieter than 16%. 17.4% of residents are 65 or older (median age 27.6).
How much does a house cost in Cazenovia?
The median owner-occupied home in Cazenovia is valued at $295,200 (Census ACS 2020–2024), against a median household income of $92,857, so homes cost about 3.2 times income. Median rent is $1,240 a month.
What is the weather like in Cazenovia?
July highs average 77.2°F and January lows 11.3°F (NOAA 1991–2020 normals). It gets about 48.1 inches of precipitation a year and 113.3 inches of snow.
Does Cazenovia get tornadoes?
1 tornado has passed within 10 miles of Cazenovia since 1950 (NOAA Storm Events); the strongest was a F0 on September 24, 2001. The typical New York town has had 5.
- U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-year estimates (2020–2024)
- U.S. Census Bureau, 2020 Census and 2025 Gazetteer (2020 / 2025)
- NOAA NCEI U.S. Climate Normals (1991–2020)
- NOAA NCEI Storm Events Database (1950–2026)
- FEMA OpenFEMA Disaster Declarations (this product uses the FEMA OpenFEMA API but is not endorsed by FEMA) (1953–2026)
- NCES Common Core of Data (2023–24)
- BLS Quarterly Census of Employment and Wages; USDA ERS county unemployment (BLS LAUS) (2000–2024)
- The Town Files lifestyle rankings, built from federal demographic, school, crime and housing data (2025)