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Cayuga County, NY market data
Population, household spending and competition for 56 business types in Cayuga County, each scored against other counties.
- Population, 2025
- 74,365
- −2.3% since 2020
- Households
- 31,524
- Median household income
- $67,904
- +16.3% vs. 2015–2019, before inflation
- Median home value
- $171,000
- Jobs located here
- 25,171
- Highest market score
- 73
- Real estate agents and brokers, #130 of 2,176 scored counties
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What this means
An estimated 74,365 people live in Cayuga County, in 31,524 households. Between 2020 and 2025, the population of Cayuga County declined 2.3%, against +3.1% for the U.S. The median household income in Cayuga County is $67,904 a year, 16% below the U.S. median of $80,734. That rose 16.3% from the 2015–2019 survey, before inflation.
Set against the U.S., households in Cayuga County spend the most on groceries (an index of 101, where 100 is the U.S. average) and the least on pets (63).
The highest Groundwork market scores in Cayuga County are for real estate agents and brokers (73), real estate businesses (73) and child care centers and preschools (72). Cayuga County ranks #130 of 2,176 scored counties for real estate agents and brokers.
Cayuga County is part of the Auburn area. For its number of households, Cayuga County has the most map listings, relative to the U.S., for funeral homes (81% above the U.S. rate) and the fewest for real estate businesses (65% below the U.S. rate).
All 56 business types in Cayuga County
Highest Groundwork market score first. Each score compares Cayuga County with other counties for that business type, from 0 to 100. Spending per listing divides a whole spending line (all vehicle repairs, all eating out) by one type’s listings: the demand for each competitor, not a business’s revenue. Compare it across markets with its index, where 100 is the U.S. figure for the same type; the real estate types, whose line is all housing costs, show the index only. How the score works.
| Business type | Score | Rank among counties | Listings | Per 10k households | Spending per listing | Spending per listing vs. U.S. (100) | Official establishments |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Real estate agents and brokers | 73 | #130 of 2,176 | 40 | 12.7 | Index only | 242 | 5 |
| Real estate | 73 | #143 of 2,229 | 43 | 13.6 | Index only | 284 | 11 |
| Child care and preschools | 72 | #206 of 1,611 | 6 | 1.9 | $2.5M | 248 | 10 |
| Clothing, shoes and laundry | 72 | #314 of 2,210 | 37 | 11.7 | $1.7M | 198 | 6 |
| Clothing and shoe stores | 72 | #317 of 2,087 | 26 | 8.2 | $2.5M | 196 | 6 |
| Convenience stores | 72 | #365 of 2,261 | 20 | 6.3 | $10M | 128 | 4 |
| Physical therapy | 66 | #291 of 1,422 | 5 | 1.6 | $6.9M | 288 | 6 |
| Nail salons | 65 | #258 of 1,328 | 7 | 2.2 | $4.1M | 247 | 4 |
| Gyms | 64 | #388 of 1,792 | 15 | 4.8 | $1.6M | 122 | 5 |
| HVAC and plumbing | 63 | #382 of 1,707 | 10 | 3.2 | $9M | 190 | 27 |
| Gyms, studios and classes | 63 | #487 of 2,088 | 30 | 9.5 | $793K | 120 | 5 |
| Grocery and convenience stores | 63 | #675 of 2,402 | 65 | 20.6 | $3.1M | 91 | 13 |
| Fast food and sandwich shops | 62 | #638 of 2,222 | 23 | 7.3 | $4.9M | 161 | 51 |
| Chiropractors | 60 | #448 of 1,490 | 9 | 2.9 | $3.8M | 160 | 6 |
| Home repair trades | 60 | #561 of 2,057 | 24 | 7.6 | $3.8M | 155 | 52 |
| Salons, barbers and spas | 57 | #790 of 2,385 | 102 | 32.4 | $283K | 133 | 14 |
| Electricians | 56 | #445 of 1,160 | 8 | 2.5 | $11.3M | 94 | 15 |
| Hair salons | 56 | #881 of 2,339 | 61 | 19.4 | $473K | 110 | 8 |
| Spas and skin care | 54 | #723 of 1,769 | 19 | 6.0 | $1.5M | 173 | Under 3 |
| Coffee shops and cafes | 54 | #830 of 2,063 | 13 | 4.1 | $8.7M | 234 | 21 |
| Grocery stores | 53 | #920 of 2,070 | 29 | 9.2 | $6.9M | 75 | 9 |
| Roofing and gutters | 52 | #541 of 1,177 | 6 | 1.9 | $15.1M | 178 | 10 |
| Sit-down restaurants | 52 | #1,070 of 2,405 | 127 | 40.3 | $888K | 134 | 53 |
| Doctors, dentists and clinics | 52 | #1,072 of 2,394 | 114 | 36.2 | $303K | 199 | 69 |
| Restaurants and cafes | 50 | #1,173 of 2,405 | 255 | 80.9 | $442K | 119 | 125 |
| Primary care and pediatrics | 49 | #857 of 1,656 | 15 | 4.8 | $2.3M | 129 | 35 |
| Dentists and orthodontists | 49 | #956 of 1,886 | 22 | 7.0 | $1.6M | 160 | 22 |
| Martial arts and dance studios | 46 | #777 of 1,334 | 11 | 3.5 | $2.2M | 107 | Under 3 |
| Barbershops | 45 | #823 of 1,356 | 13 | 4.1 | $2.2M | 118 | Under 3 |
| Gas stations | 45 | #1,386 of 2,358 | 26 | 8.2 | $2.3M | 98 | 29 |
| Pizza | 44 | #1,268 of 2,090 | 29 | 9.2 | $3.9M | 77 | 51 |
| Collision repair and body shops | 42 | #840 of 1,327 | 7 | 2.2 | $3.7M | 119 | 9 |
| Insurance agencies | 40 | #1,446 of 2,272 | 33 | 10.5 | $1.4M | 115 | 21 |
| Funeral homes | 39 | #1,000 of 1,472 | 12 | 3.8 | $407K | 60 | 7 |
| Car washes and detailing | 39 | #1,011 of 1,451 | 13 | 4.1 | $2M | 78 | 3 |
| Tire shops | 37 | #1,097 of 1,530 | 12 | 3.8 | $2.1M | 85 | 5 |
| Lawn, cleaning and pest control | 35 | #1,414 of 1,771 | 27 | 8.6 | $1.4M | 82 | 37 |
| Bakeries and dessert shops | 30 | #1,612 of 1,889 | 30 | 9.5 | $3.8M | 91 | 24 |
| Landscaping and lawn care | 28 | #1,316 of 1,493 | 20 | 6.3 | $1.9M | 63 | 28 |
| Pet stores | 24 | #859 of 974 | 5 | 1.6 | $3.6M | 80 | Under 3 |
| Pet grooming and boarding | 19 | #1,375 of 1,461 | 20 | 6.3 | $907K | 36 | 6 |
| Auto repair shops | 16 | #2,315 of 2,378 | 73 | 23.2 | $351K | 79 | 47 |
| Veterinarians | 15 | #1,428 of 1,485 | 12 | 3.8 | $1.5M | 56 | 13 |
| Auto repair and car care | 15 | #2,345 of 2,401 | 130 | 41.2 | $197K | 73 | 59 |
| Pet businesses | 13 | #2,180 of 2,200 | 48 | 15.2 | $378K | 43 | 19 |
| Laundromats | Not scored | Not scored | 4 | 1.3 | $16.2M | 129 | Under 3 |
| Optometrists and eye care | Not scored | Not scored | 4 | 1.3 | $8.6M | 276 | Under 3 |
| Pest control | Not scored | Not scored | 4 | 1.3 | $9.3M | 90 | Under 3 |
| Yoga, Pilates and fitness studios | Not scored | Not scored | 4 | 1.3 | $5.9M | 146 | 5 |
| House cleaning | Not scored | Not scored | 3 | 1.0 | $12.3M | 193 | 9 |
| Home inspectors | Not scored | Not scored | 2 | 0.6 | Index only | Too few | Under 3 |
| Dry cleaners | Not scored | Not scored | 1 | 0.3 | $64.6M | Too few | Under 3 |
| Oil change and quick lube | Not scored | Not scored | 1 | 0.3 | $25.6M | Too few | 4 |
| Property management | Not scored | Not scored | 1 | 0.3 | Index only | Too few | 4 |
| Urgent care and walk-in clinics | Not scored | Not scored | 1 | 0.3 | $34.6M | Too few | Under 3 |
| Mortgage brokers and lenders | Not scored | Not scored | 0 | 0.0 | None listed | None listed | Under 3 |
Household spending in Cayuga County
What households here spend in a year on each line, in total and per household, with the index against the U.S. average (100).
| Spending line | A year, all households | Per household | Index vs. U.S. (100) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Vehicle maintenance and repairs | $25.6M | $813 | 85 |
| Gasoline and other fuels | $60.6M | $1,922 | 74 |
| Food away from home | $112.8M | $3,578 | 88 |
| Groceries | $201M | $6,375 | 101 |
| Personal care products and services | $28.8M | $915 | 91 |
| Child care and other personal services | $14.9M | $472 | 81 |
| Memberships, classes and admissions | $23.8M | $754 | 77 |
| Medical and dental services | $34.6M | $1,096 | 85 |
| Pets | $18.1M | $575 | 63 |
| Clothing, shoes and related services | $64.6M | $2,051 | 100 |
| Vehicle insurance | $47.8M | $1,517 | 78 |
| Home repairs, maintenance and insurance | $90.4M | $2,867 | 95 |
| Lawn care, cleaning and other household services | $37M | $1,174 | 83 |
| Rent and homeowner costs | $528.5M | $16,766 | 101 |
Household spending is estimated from the incomes of the households in each neighborhood, using what households at each income spent nationally in 2024, adjusted for the region. It counts what residents spend, wherever they spend it.
Population and households in Cayuga County
- Population, 2025 estimate
- 74,365−2.3% since 2020
- Households
- 31,524
- Median age
- 44.5
- Homes lived in by their owners
- 71%
- Vehicles per household
- 1.7
- Land area
- 692 sq. mi.
- People per square mile
- 109
- Median household income
- $67,904+16.3% vs. 2015–2019, before inflation
- Average household income
- $86,583
- Median home value
- $171,000
- Jobs located here
- 25,171
- Daytime population
- 65,706Residents who don’t work, plus everyone whose job is here
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Questions
How fast is Cayuga County, NY growing?
Population estimates put Cayuga County at 74,365 people in 2025, down 2.3% since 2020, against +3.1% for the U.S. It has 31,524 households. Against the 2015–2019 survey, median household income rose 16.3%, before inflation.
How much do households in Cayuga County, NY spend?
Households in Cayuga County spend about $528.5M a year on rent and homeowner costs, $201M on groceries and $112.8M on food away from home. Relative to the U.S., household spending in Cayuga County runs highest on groceries (an index of 101, where 100 is the U.S. average) and lowest on pets (63).
Which business types have the highest market scores in Cayuga County, NY?
Of the business types scored in Cayuga County, real estate agents and brokers (73), real estate businesses (73) and child care centers and preschools (72) have the highest Groundwork market scores. For real estate agents and brokers, that ranks #130 of 2,176 scored counties.
How does Cayuga County, NY compare with the U.S.?
Median household income in Cayuga County is $67,904, 16% below the U.S. median of $80,734. The population fell 2.3% from 2020 to 2025, against +3.1% for the U.S. The median home value is $171,000, against $332,700 for the U.S. Against the U.S., map listings per household run highest for funeral homes (81% above the U.S. rate) and lowest for real estate businesses (65% below the U.S. rate).
What is the Groundwork market score?
The Groundwork market score runs from 0 to 100 and compares a market with others of its kind for one business type: states with states, metro areas with metro areas, small-town markets and counties with their own. It weighs household spending per competitor (35%), households per business with payroll (25%), population growth (20%) and spending power (20%), each ranked against those peers. A higher score means that, taken together, the market has more household spending and more households for each business already there, faster population growth and more spending per household than similar markets. It describes a market, not any one site or deal. 45 of the 56 business types have a score in Cayuga County, each ranked against other counties.
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