Cayuga County Public RecordsNew York

Cayuga County, NY has 27 public schools and several private institutions, serving around 11,000 students. The high school graduation rate is approximately 87%, while about 22% of adults hold a bachelor’s degree or higher. School safety initiatives have led to a below-average rate of incidents compared to statewide data. Key educational programs include STEM and technical education, and Cayuga-Onondaga BOCES offers adult education. Many schools score an average of 5-7 out of 10 on GreatSchools ratings, reflecting steady academic performance with ongoing improvement efforts.

As of 2022, Cayuga County, NY has an employment rate of approximately 58.6%, with about 34,800 people employed. Major employment industries include health care and social assistance (16%), manufacturing (13%), and retail trade (12%). The largest occupational groups are office and administrative support (14%) and production (10%). Around 80% of workers commute by car, with a mean travel time of 21.3 minutes. About 68% of residents work within Cayuga County, while the remaining 32% commute primarily to nearby Onondaga and Tompkins counties.

Cayuga County, NY, features a homeownership rate around 69%, with median home values near $162,000 and median rents approximately $1,050 per month. The housing market has seen steady appreciation, with prices rising about 8% year-over-year as of 2023. Housing types include single-family homes, historic properties, and lakefront residences in neighborhoods like Auburn, Skaneateles, and Weedsport. Property taxes average 2.6% of assessed value, with annual taxes for a median home around $4,200. Both buyers and renters find diverse options across rural, suburban, and small-city settings in this Finger Lakes region.

Cayuga County, NY has about 48,000 registered voters as of 2023: roughly 38% Democratic, 33% Republican, 21% unaffiliated, and 8% other parties. The county holds local, state, and federal elections, with 2022 turnout near 54%. Republicans narrowly won recent countywide races. There are 64 polling sites managed by the bipartisan Board of Elections. Key issues include economic development and rural infrastructure. Major parties are Democratic and Republican; the Board comprises two commissioners, one from each. Election results and polling place info are published at cayugacounty.us/BOE.

As of the 2020 Census, Cayuga County, NY, had a population of approximately 76,248. The median age is 43.7 years, with 49.2% male and 50.8% female residents. Racially, the population is 88.8% White, 5.6% Black or African American, 0.5% Asian, 0.4% Native American, and 2.8% identifying as two or more races. Hispanic or Latino residents make up about 3.2% of the population.

Cayuga County, NY, reports a moderate crime rate compared to state averages. In 2022, the county saw 1,152 reported crimes, with property crimes comprising 75% (866 incidents) and violent crimes 25% (286 incidents), according to NYS Division of Criminal Justice Services. The crime rate per 1,000 residents stands at 8.4, lower than the national average (22.0). Law enforcement agencies encourage prompt reporting of suspicious activity, aiding a steady decline in crime since 2018. Community policing and local initiatives remain key to maintaining safety across urban and rural areas of Cayuga County.