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Aurora, NY
Village in Cayuga County, New York.
Population
651
Land area
0.9sq mi
People per sq mi
708
ZIP codes
0
Aurora and its ZIP codes
Aurora at a glance
- Aurora is 68% denser than New York as a whole.
- Households here earn a median of $71,250 a year, 17% less than the New York figure of $85,974.
- A typical owner-occupied home is valued at $262,500 (38% below New York) and median rent is $1,350 a month.
Local data for Aurora, NY
Counts from official public data
Housing and community stats
Aurora, NY, American Community Survey 2020-2024
Median household income
$71,250
Poverty rate
14.0%
Median home value
$262,500
Median rent
$1,350/mo
Homeownership
73.1%
Bachelor's or higher
51.3%
Median age
21.1
Average commute
13.1 min
Largest reported origins and ancestries: Irish Americans (78), German Americans (57), Italian Americans (45).
Economy and federal money
Jobs, pay, income and spending are for Cayuga County. PPP loans are for Aurora.
Unemployment rate
4.0%
Aug 2026, 0.0 pts in a year
Average annual pay
$65,392
24,534 jobs, 2025
Income per person
$57,027
BEA, 2024
Federal spending
$485M
FY 2026, $6,362 per person
How people get to work
Aurora, NY, workers 16 and older. American Community Survey 5-year estimates
- Drove alone52.5%
- Carpooled0.7%
- Public transit4.3%
- Walked26.6%
- Bicycle0.0%
- Taxi, ride-hailing, motorcycle or other7.2%
- Worked from home8.6%
Average one-way commute: 13.1 minutes for people who do not work from home.
Environment and hazard risk
Aurora, NY, from FEMA, NOAA and EPA
Natural hazard risk
Relatively Low
Top: ice storm
Storm events since 1996
805
Countywide, mostly thunderstorm wind
Flood insurance policies
279
0.9% of homes, county
July high / Jan low
80° / 17°F
37.0 inches of rain a year
Hazards, floods and storm historyCheck a flood zone1 historic places
Health statistics
Share of adults in Aurora, NY, CDC PLACES estimates
Obesity
26.3%
U.S. 33.3% -7.0 pts
Diabetes
5.7%
U.S. 12.1% -6.4 pts
Smoking
7.6%
U.S. 12.8% -5.2 pts
Uninsured (18-64)
5.4%
U.S. 11.1% -5.7 pts
Cities near Aurora
| Name | Distance | Land area (sq mi) |
|---|---|---|
| Union SpringsVillage | 6.4 mi | 1.7 |
| RomulusCensus-designated place | 6.9 mi | 0.6 |
| OvidVillage | 8.1 mi | 0.4 |
| InterlakenVillage | 9.2 mi | 0.3 |
| LodiVillage | 11 mi | 0.6 |
| CayugaVillage | 12 mi | 0.9 |
| Seneca FallsCensus-designated place | 12 mi | 4.7 |
| WaterlooVillage | 13 mi | 2.2 |
| Melrose ParkCensus-designated place | 14 mi | 3.7 |
| DresdenVillage | 14 mi | 0.3 |
| AuburnCity | 14 mi | 8.3 |
| MoraviaVillage | 14 mi | 1.7 |
| TrumansburgVillage | 15 mi | 1.4 |
| GenevaCity | 17 mi | 4.2 |
| JacksonvilleCensus-designated place | 17 mi | 3.6 |
| South LansingCensus-designated place | 18 mi | 2.8 |
Frequently asked questions
- What county is Aurora, NY in?
- Aurora is in Cayuga County, New York.
- What is the population of Aurora, NY?
- About 651 people live in Aurora, based on American Community Survey 5-year estimates.
- What cities are near Aurora?
- Nearby places include Union Springs (6.4 mi), Romulus (6.9 mi), Ovid (8.1 mi), Interlaken (9.2 mi), Lodi (11 mi).
Source: U.S. Census Bureau (TIGER/Line boundaries, American Community Survey) · Data as of 12/31/2023