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Moravia, NY
Village in Cayuga County, New York.
Population
1,385
Land area
1.7sq mi
People per sq mi
813
ZIP codes
0
Moravia and its ZIP codes
Moravia at a glance
- Moravia is 93% denser than New York as a whole.
- The median household income is $63,073, 27% below the New York median of $85,974.
- A typical owner-occupied home is valued at $131,300 (69% below New York) and median rent is $829 a month.
Local data for Moravia, NY
Counts from official public data
Housing and community stats
Moravia, NY, American Community Survey 2020-2024
Median household income
$63,073
Poverty rate
10.6%
Median home value
$131,300
Median rent
$829/mo
Homeownership
71.6%
Bachelor's or higher
29.1%
Median age
37.4
Average commute
24.2 min
Largest reported origins and ancestries: German Americans (275), Irish Americans (141), Italian Americans (99).
Economy and federal money
Jobs, pay, income and spending are for Cayuga County. PPP loans are for Moravia.
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
Moravia, NY, workers 16 and older. American Community Survey 5-year estimates
- Drove alone74.8%
- Carpooled8.5%
- Public transit0.0%
- Walked8.2%
- Bicycle0.0%
- Taxi, ride-hailing, motorcycle or other0.0%
- Worked from home8.5%
Average one-way commute: 24.2 minutes for people who do not work from home.
Environment and hazard risk
Moravia, 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 zone14 historic places
Health statistics
Share of adults in Moravia, NY, CDC PLACES estimates
Obesity
35.6%
U.S. 33.3% +2.3 pts
Diabetes
11.9%
U.S. 12.1% about the same
Smoking
16.3%
U.S. 12.8% +3.5 pts
Uninsured (18-64)
6.7%
U.S. 11.1% -4.4 pts
Cities near Moravia
| Name | Distance | Land area (sq mi) |
|---|---|---|
| GrotonVillage | 9.1 mi | 1.7 |
| South LansingCensus-designated place | 13 mi | 2.8 |
| McLeanCensus-designated place | 13 mi | 0.2 |
| Cortland WestCensus-designated place | 13 mi | 5.2 |
| HomerVillage | 13 mi | 1.9 |
| AuroraVillage | 14 mi | 0.9 |
| FreevilleVillage | 14 mi | 1.1 |
| Melrose ParkCensus-designated place | 14 mi | 3.7 |
| Munsons CornersCensus-designated place | 14 mi | 2.2 |
| CortlandCity | 15 mi | 3.9 |
| LansingVillage | 15 mi | 4.6 |
| DrydenVillage | 16 mi | 1.8 |
| Union SpringsVillage | 16 mi | 1.7 |
| InterlakenVillage | 16 mi | 0.3 |
| SkaneatelesVillage | 17 mi | 1.4 |
| Northeast IthacaCensus-designated place | 17 mi | 1.5 |
Frequently asked questions
- What county is Moravia, NY in?
- Moravia is in Cayuga County, New York.
- What is the population of Moravia, NY?
- About 1,385 people live in Moravia, based on American Community Survey 5-year estimates.
- What cities are near Moravia?
- Nearby places include Groton (9.1 mi), South Lansing (13 mi), McLean (13 mi), Cortland West (13 mi), Homer (13 mi).
Source: U.S. Census Bureau (TIGER/Line boundaries, American Community Survey) · Data as of 12/31/2023