The Town FilesVictory, New York
Town in Cayuga County · population 1,652 (2020 Census)
- Median home
- $165,200
- Household income
- $71,071
- Jan low / Jul high
- 14° / 81°
- Snow a year
- 125 in
- Tornadoes ≤10 mi since 1950
- 7
- Median age
- 31.0
Victory is a town of 1,652 people in Cayuga County, New York. The median home is worth $165,200, below the typical New York town ($217,700). It ranks easier by car than 96% of New York towns, better for families than 87% of New York towns, better for first-time buyers than 80% of New York towns.
How Victory 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 Victory is worth $165,200, below the typical New York town ($217,700). Homes cost about 2.3 times the median household income of $71,071, which is more affordable than 72% of New York towns. Median rent is $1,066 a month. 91.0% of households own their home.
| Housing | Victory | Typical New York town |
|---|---|---|
| Median home value | $165,200 | $217,700 |
| Median rent | $1,066 | $1,080 |
| Median household income | $71,071 | $80,740 |
| Home value ÷ income | 2.3× | 2.8× |
| Homeownership | 91.0% | 79.5% |
| Median year built | 1973 | 1965 |
| Seasonal / vacation homes | 0.5% | — |
Who lives in Victory
| People | Victory | Typical New York town |
|---|---|---|
| Median age | 31.0 | 43.5 |
| Age 65 and over | 13.7% | 20.4% |
| Under 18 | 35.2% | — |
| Bachelor's degree or higher | 15.6% | 30.4% |
| Below the poverty line | 6.3% | 9.3% |
| Veterans | 6.8% | — |
| Born outside the U.S. | 2.4% | — |
| Work from home | 3.2% | 11.1% |
| Average commute | 35.0 min | 26.0 min |
| Homes with broadband | 86.7% | 91.1% |
Weather in Victory
July highs average 81.4°F and January lows 14.1°F. About 46.7 inches of rain and melted snow fall a year, with 125.1 inches of snow (typical New York town: 62.9 in). Expect about 8 days a year at 90°F or hotter and 132 nights at or below freezing.
Tornadoes, storms and disasters
7 tornadoes have passed within 10 miles of Victory since 1950, compared with 5 for the typical New York town. 4 rated (E)F2 or stronger. The strongest, an F3, struck on May 2, 1983 about 9.4 miles from the town center. Tornadoes within 10 miles have caused 1 deaths and 0 injuries since 1950. The most recent was on July 10, 2024.
Hail of 1 inch or larger has been reported within 10 miles 24 times; the largest was 2.50 inches on June 16, 2022.
Severe weather in Cayuga County since 1996
Cayuga County has been included in 19 federal disaster or emergency declarations since 1953, most often for fire, flood, other.
| Declared | Incident | Declaration |
|---|---|---|
| October 8, 2021 | Hurricane | DR-4625: Remnants Of Tropical Storm Fred |
| March 20, 2020 | Biological | DR-4480: Covid-19 Pandemic |
| March 13, 2020 | Biological | EM-3434: Covid-19 |
| November 14, 2017 | Flood | DR-4348: Flooding |
| October 28, 2012 | Hurricane | EM-3351: Hurricane Sandy |
Jobs and pay in Cayuga County
Cayuga County had 24,605 jobs in 2024, paying an average of $62,623 a year. Unemployment was 3.6% in 2023; in Victory itself the ACS puts it at 9.2%.
Towns near Victory
- Cato, NY5.1 mi · 517 people · home $163,300
- Ira, NY5.9 mi · 2,142 people · home $158,800
- Butler, NY6.3 mi · 1,835 people · home $89,900
- Conquest, NY6.4 mi · 1,791 people · home $150,000
- Sterling, NY7.3 mi · 3,221 people · home $141,200
- Wolcott, NY7.4 mi · 4,002 people · home $87,500
- Fair Haven, NY8.3 mi · 760 people · home $189,300
- Wolcott, NY8.3 mi · 1,556 people · home $90,500
Victory questions
Is Victory, New York a good place to retire?
On The Town Files lifestyle rankings, Victory scores better for retirees than 4% of New York towns and quieter than 41%. 13.7% of residents are 65 or older (median age 31.0).
How much does a house cost in Victory?
The median owner-occupied home in Victory is valued at $165,200 (Census ACS 2020–2024), against a median household income of $71,071, so homes cost about 2.3 times income. Median rent is $1,066 a month.
What is the weather like in Victory?
July highs average 81.4°F and January lows 14.1°F (NOAA 1991–2020 normals). It gets about 46.7 inches of precipitation a year and 125.1 inches of snow.
Does Victory get tornadoes?
7 tornadoes have passed within 10 miles of Victory since 1950 (NOAA Storm Events); the strongest was a F3 on May 2, 1983. 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)