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Candor, NY
Village in Tioga County, New York.
Population
984
Land area
0.4sq mi
People per sq mi
2,258
ZIP codes
0
Candor and its ZIP codes
Candor at a glance
- Candor is about 5.4 times as dense as New York as a whole.
- Households here earn a median of $47,417 a year, 45% less than the New York figure of $85,974.
- A typical owner-occupied home is valued at $119,400 (72% below New York) and median rent is $871 a month.
Local data for Candor, NY
Counts from official public data
Housing and community stats
Candor, NY, American Community Survey 2020-2024
Median household income
$47,417
Poverty rate
20.8%
Median home value
$119,400
Median rent
$871/mo
Homeownership
46.7%
Bachelor's or higher
17.2%
Median age
43.3
Average commute
25.1 min
Largest reported origins and ancestries: Irish Americans (221), German Americans (106), Italian Americans (97).
Economy and federal money
Jobs, pay, income and spending are for Tioga County. PPP loans are for Candor.
Unemployment rate
3.7%
Aug 2026, +0.1 pts in a year
Average annual pay
$68,577
13,068 jobs, 2025
Income per person
$57,815
BEA, 2024
Federal spending
$1B
FY 2026, $21,023 per person
How people get to work
Candor, NY, workers 16 and older. American Community Survey 5-year estimates
- Drove alone71.5%
- Carpooled4.8%
- Public transit0.0%
- Walked4.1%
- Bicycle0.2%
- Taxi, ride-hailing, motorcycle or other0.7%
- Worked from home18.8%
Average one-way commute: 25.1 minutes for people who do not work from home.
Environment and hazard risk
Candor, NY, from FEMA, NOAA and EPA
Natural hazard risk
Relatively Low
Top: landslide
Storm events since 1996
494
Countywide, mostly thunderstorm wind
Flood insurance policies
556
2.6% of homes, county
July high / Jan low
80° / 14°F
Hazards, floods and storm historyCheck a flood zone1 historic places
Health statistics
Share of adults in Candor, NY, CDC PLACES estimates
Obesity
33.2%
U.S. 33.3% about the same
Diabetes
11.3%
U.S. 12.1% -0.8 pts
Smoking
17.4%
U.S. 12.8% +4.6 pts
Uninsured (18-64)
6.9%
U.S. 11.1% -4.2 pts
Cities near Candor
| Name | Distance | Land area (sq mi) |
|---|---|---|
| Newark ValleyVillage | 7.8 mi | 1 |
| SpencerVillage | 8.3 mi | 1 |
| OwegoVillage | 9.4 mi | 2.5 |
| Van EttenCensus-designated place | 11 mi | 1.3 |
| BrooktondaleCensus-designated place | 11 mi | 0.2 |
| DanbyCensus-designated place | 12 mi | 3.5 |
| Slaterville SpringsCensus-designated place | 12 mi | 0.3 |
| West DanbyCensus-designated place | 12 mi | 1.4 |
| NicholsVillage | 14 mi | 0.5 |
| ApalachinCensus-designated place | 15 mi | 2.9 |
| South HillCensus-designated place | 15 mi | 5.9 |
| East IthacaCensus-designated place | 15 mi | 2.1 |
| Crest View HeightsCensus-designated place | 15 mi | 1.2 |
| NewfieldCensus-designated place | 16 mi | 1.3 |
| Tioga TerraceCensus-designated place | 16 mi | 1 |
| VarnaCensus-designated place | 16 mi | 0.7 |
Frequently asked questions
- What county is Candor, NY in?
- Candor is in Tioga County, New York.
- What is the population of Candor, NY?
- About 984 people live in Candor, based on American Community Survey 5-year estimates.
- What cities are near Candor?
- Nearby places include Newark Valley (7.8 mi), Spencer (8.3 mi), Owego (9.4 mi), Van Etten (11 mi), Brooktondale (11 mi).
Source: U.S. Census Bureau (TIGER/Line boundaries, American Community Survey) · Data as of 12/31/2023