Land and home values in Cayuga County, New York
Cayuga County (small town, Auburn, NY) covers 692 square miles and 25 census tracts. Residential land is about $3.63 per sq ft at the county median, from $2.26 in its most rural tracts to $7.68 in its most valuable. The typical home is worth about $190,000 and a 2-bedroom rents for about $1,200 a month, as of October 12, 2026.
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| Land: residential | $3.63 | per sq ft |
| Land: residential | $158,341 | per acre |
| Land: quarter-acre lot | $39,585 | 10,890 sq ft |
| Land: farmland | $5,270 | per acre |
| Home: typical (median) | $190,000 | value |
| Home: entry-level | $128,000 | lower quartile |
| Home: upper-end | $278,000 | upper quartile |
| Build new | $179 | per sq ft, no land |
| Rent: 1-bedroom | $975 | per month |
| Rent: 2-bedroom | $1,200 | per month |
| Rent: 3-bedroom | $1,560 | per month |
| Rent: 4-bedroom | $1,780 | per month |
| Gross yield, 2-bed | 7.6% | a year |
Price tiers
| Tier | Tracts | Land $/sq ft | Typical home | Rent 2-bed |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Small town | 7 | $3.07 | $183,000 | $1,180 |
| Rural | 17 | $5.38 | $200,000 | $1,250 |
| Farmland | 1 | $4.85 | $198,000 | $1,120 |
Tiers rank neighborhoods by home value within each metro area; outside metro areas they follow how built-up the land is. They describe prices only.
Cities and towns
Highest-value places
| Place | Type | Land $/sq ft | Typical home |
|---|---|---|---|
| R. David Gregg Residence | Subdivision | $7.20 | $193,000 |
| Aurora | Town | $7.15 | $305,000 |
| Union Springs | Town | $6.91 | $189,000 |
| Sherwood Equal Rights Historic District | Neighborhood | $6.60 | $246,000 |
| Cayuga | Town | $5.31 | $184,000 |
| Fair Haven | Town | $5.13 | $220,000 |
| Moravia | Town | $4.92 | $152,000 |
| Melrose Park | Community | $4.39 | $260,000 |
Questions people ask
How much is land worth in Cayuga County, NY?
Residential land in Cayuga County, NY is about $3.63 per square foot, or $158,341 an acre, as of October 2026. A quarter-acre lot (10,890 sq ft) is about $39,585. Smaller lots sell for more per square foot and large tracts for less.
What is the typical home value in Cayuga County, NY?
The typical (median) home in Cayuga County, NY is worth about $190,000, with entry-level homes around $128,000 and upper-end homes around $278,000, as of October 2026.
How much is rent in Cayuga County, NY?
A 2-bedroom rents for about $1,200 a month in Cayuga County, NY, a 1-bedroom about $975 and a 3-bedroom about $1,560 (gross rent including utilities, HUD Fair Market Rent basis).
How much is farmland per acre in Cayuga County, NY?
Farmland averages about $5,270 an acre in Cayuga County, NY (USDA, including buildings), well below residential land.
Is this an appraisal?
No. Indicative values for screening, budgeting and negotiation, not an appraisal. For lending, a tax appeal or legal use, hire a state-licensed or certified appraiser.