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Canisteo, NY
Village in Steuben County, New York.
Population
2,085
Land area
0.9sq mi
People per sq mi
2,233
ZIP codes
0
Canisteo and its ZIP codes
Canisteo at a glance
- Canisteo is about 5.3 times as dense as New York as a whole.
- Households here earn a median of $53,558 a year, 38% less than the New York figure of $85,974.
- A typical owner-occupied home is valued at $111,000 (74% below New York) and median rent is $795 a month.
Local data for Canisteo, NY
Counts from official public data
Housing and community stats
Canisteo, NY, American Community Survey 2020-2024
Median household income
$53,558
Poverty rate
16.6%
Median home value
$111,000
Median rent
$795/mo
Homeownership
70.1%
Bachelor's or higher
22.0%
Median age
42.7
Average commute
23.9 min
Largest reported origins and ancestries: Irish Americans (441), German Americans (299), Chinese Americans (117).
Economy and federal money
Jobs, pay, income and spending are for Steuben County. PPP loans are for Canisteo.
Unemployment rate
3.9%
Sep 2026, +0.2 pts in a year
Average annual pay
$77,182
34,483 jobs, 2025
Income per person
$59,218
BEA, 2024
Federal spending
$720M
FY 2026, $7,693 per person
How people get to work
Canisteo, NY, workers 16 and older. American Community Survey 5-year estimates
- Drove alone65.4%
- Carpooled21.8%
- Public transit1.5%
- Walked8.7%
- Bicycle0.0%
- Taxi, ride-hailing, motorcycle or other0.4%
- Worked from home2.2%
Average one-way commute: 23.9 minutes for people who do not work from home.
Environment and hazard risk
Canisteo, NY, from FEMA, NOAA and EPA
Natural hazard risk
Relatively Low
Top: landslide
Storm events since 1996
785
Countywide, mostly thunderstorm wind
Flood insurance policies
472
1.1% of homes, county
July high / Jan low
81° / 12°F
38.4 inches of rain a year
Health statistics
Share of adults in Canisteo, NY, CDC PLACES estimates
Obesity
34.8%
U.S. 33.3% +1.5 pts
Diabetes
11.2%
U.S. 12.1% -0.9 pts
Smoking
15.3%
U.S. 12.8% +2.5 pts
Uninsured (18-64)
6.3%
U.S. 11.1% -4.8 pts
Cities near Canisteo
| Name | Distance | Land area (sq mi) |
|---|---|---|
| North HornellVillage | 5.9 mi | 0.5 |
| HornellCity | 6 mi | 3.3 |
| AlmondVillage | 7.7 mi | 0.6 |
| AlfredVillage | 9.7 mi | 1.2 |
| ArkportVillage | 9.7 mi | 0.7 |
| AndoverVillage | 12 mi | 1 |
| AvocaVillage | 13 mi | 1.3 |
| BathVillage | 15 mi | 3.2 |
| CanaseragaVillage | 16 mi | 1.1 |
| CohoctonVillage | 17 mi | 1.5 |
| SavonaVillage | 20 mi | 1 |
| WellsvilleVillage | 20 mi | 2.4 |
| ScioCensus-designated place | 20 mi | 1.3 |
| WaylandVillage | 21 mi | 1.1 |
| StannardsCensus-designated place | 21 mi | 2.8 |
| DansvilleVillage | 21 mi | 2.6 |
Frequently asked questions
- What county is Canisteo, NY in?
- Canisteo is in Steuben County, New York.
- What is the population of Canisteo, NY?
- About 2,085 people live in Canisteo, based on American Community Survey 5-year estimates.
- What cities are near Canisteo?
- Nearby places include North Hornell (5.9 mi), Hornell (6 mi), Almond (7.7 mi), Alfred (9.7 mi), Arkport (9.7 mi).
Source: U.S. Census Bureau (TIGER/Line boundaries, American Community Survey) · Data as of 12/31/2023