Each edition grades its towns against each other only.
21% of residents live below the poverty line in Candor, above both New York’s towns (9.5%) and U.S. towns (9.6%). Candor has fewer than 1,000 residents, too few for fair grades; the figures below are still real.
Where Candor beats most towns.
In a town this size, neighbors are the best guide. Ask them anything.
Census counts: 1,655 in 1820, a low of 1,655 in 1820, 5,172 in 2020. The archive holds 10 old photos and papers going back to 1869 and 3 maps from 1903 on.
Who provides power, water and the rest in Candor, and how to reach them.
EPA SDWIS (Oct 9, 2026) · HIFLD + EIA-861 2025 · Census 2020 ZCTAs · NCES 2024–25 · registration: vote.gov, updated Aug 3, 2026.
Ordered by what stands out in Candor.
Expected storm and flood damage is higher than in 74% of U.S. communities. Since 1979, 11 flood insurance claims have been paid out in Candor.
FEMA flood insurance claims · FEMA National Risk Index · OpenFEMA
Candor has chilly, snowy winters and pleasant summers. At 82°F, Candor’s July high is near the New York town median (81°F) and below the median of U.S. towns (85°F).
NOAA U.S. Climate Normals, 1991–2020
Most working residents leave Candor for work: only 9% work in town. Candor’s median household income is $47,000. Jobs based in Candor grew to 275 in 2023, 193 more than in 2013.
| Candor | New York towns | U.S. towns | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Median household income | $47,000 | $82,000 | $80,000 |
| Working residents who work in town | 8.7% | 10% | 8% |
Census LEHD 2023 · ACS
Candor beats the New York average on 0 of 32 CDC measures and trails it on 11. 42% of Candor adults sleep under 7 hours.
| Candor | New York towns | U.S. towns | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sleep under 7 hours (CDC PLACES) | 42% | 37% | 36% |
| Smoke cigarettes (CDC PLACES) | 17% | 13% | 14% |
| Frequent mental distress (CDC PLACES) | 19% | 16% | 17% |
| Frequent physical distress (CDC PLACES) | 16% | 14% | 14% |
| What stands out | Candor | NY |
|---|---|---|
| More smokers | 17.4% | 11.3% |
| More adults with COPD | 8.9% | 6% |
| More adults with depression | 23.4% | 17.5% |
CDC PLACES 2025 · modeled estimates for adults · CMS · HRSA
| Candor | New York towns | U.S. towns | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Households that own their home | 47% | 75% | 73% |
| Median rent | $871 a month | $1,101 a month | $1,185 a month |
Census ACS, 2020–24 · Zillow Home Value Index · Redfin Data Center
Museums, parks, gardens and other places to visit around Candor. Close and well known come first.
37 mi LakeCayuga Lake
29 mi State parkWatkins Glen State Park
26 mi State parkTaughannock Falls State Park
37 mi MuseumCorning Museum of Glass400K visitors a year
17 mi Stadium & arenaSchoellkopf Field
17 mi MuseumHerbert F. Johnson Museum of Art80K visitors a yearCayuga Lake: The original uploader was Cornellrockey at English Wikipedia. Later versions we, CC BY-SA 2.5 · Watkins Glen State Park: Flickr user: Peter Rivera Stamford, Connecticut https://www.flickr.com/people/ri, CC BY 2.0 · Taughannock Falls State Park: Michael C. Rygel, CC BY-SA 3.0 · Corning Museum of Glass: User:Stilfehler, CC BY-SA 3.0 · Schoellkopf Field: Alex Sergeev, (www.asergeev.com) Originally uploaded by en:User:Cornell010, CC BY-SA 3.0 · Herbert F. Johnson Museum of Art: Dmadeo, CC BY-SA 3.0
None within 15 miles of Candor; the nearest are
About 2 of every 100 Candor residents are enrolled in college, against 7 across New York.
5 notable people were born in Candor.
Town in New York, United States
Candor is a town in Tioga County, New York, United States. The population was 5,172 at the 2020 census. The Town of Candor has a village named Candor. The town is south of Ithaca.
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Candor has fewer than 1,000 residents, too few for fair grades; the figures below are still real.
5 notable people were born here, including Herman L. Humphrey and Alice Blinn.
