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Camillus’s story
227 years in pictures
6 postcards, papers and photographs from public archives.
- 1799Camillus is settled
- 2006Camillus 2005-07-25
- 2007AnnesgroveCamillus2007
CamillusNY
A town of 1,424, settled in 1799. Nearly 9.5% of it is conserved land.
Photo: Joegrimes at English Wikipedia · Public domain
Population
1,424
+0.7% since 2010
Median home value
$164K
Census ACS
Household income
$50K
median
Median age
38.4
years
Jobs based here
161
A commuter town
What makes Camillus stand out
The 3 things Camillus does most differently from other towns.
0 miof trails
Outdoors
#239 most conserved land in NY
0.3 miles of trails across 2 parks and preserves
9.5% of the town is conserved land.
100 U.S. towns● Camillus
Health
Healthier than 74%
of U.S. towns on CDC estimates
Better than NY on 10 measures, worse on 4.
2006 · Camillus 2005-07-25History
Settled in 1799
6 archive photos, postcards and papers
Archive photos and papers going back 227 years.
Small town
1,424 people, and everyone knows the way
In a town this size, neighbors are the best guide. Ask them anything.
Nearby towns
Camillus’s report card
Now in Camillus
Be the first to start the conversation.
Residents weigh in
Camillus is #73 of 609 in NY for “Highest graduation rate”. Fair?
Your answer becomes a post in Camillus’s Town Square.
Start a conversation
Weather
Forecast →70°
Cloudy
H 67° · L 46°
Local news
All →- Police believe large storage unit fire in Camillus was accidentalSyracuse.com · Sep 25
- Over 50 storage units damaged in Camillus storage facility fire, police saylocalsyr.com · Sep 24
- Firefighters battle large fire at Camillus storage facility for hoursSyracuse.com · Sep 24
Upcoming events
Nothing on the calendar.
The data
Ordered by what stands out in Camillus. Another town gets a different order.
Work & commute
Most working residents commute out of Camillus
Most working residents leave Camillus for work: only 1% work in town. The top destinations are Syracuse (25%), Camillus (11%) and DeWitt (7%). Half commute less than 9 miles.
1%work in town
Where working residents work
In Camillus1%
Syracuse25%
Camillus11%
DeWitt7%
Geddes6%
9 mi
median commute distance
161
jobs based in Camillus
A commuter town
jobs vs. working residents
Census LEHD 2023 · ACSCommute map →
Outdoors
9.5% of Camillus is conserved land
0.3 miles of trails across 2 parks and preserves.
9.5%conserved
9.5%
conserved · 25 of 258 acres
0.3 mi
of trails · 0.8 per sq mi
#239
most conserved land in NY
#328
most walkable in NY
| Biggest places to walk | Trails | Acres |
|---|---|---|
| 1. Camillus Valley Natural Area | — | 11 |
| 2. Munro Park | — | 6 |
Trails & parks © OpenStreetMap contributors · Conserved land: USGS PAD-USParks & trails →
Health
Healthier than 74% of U.S. towns
Camillus beats the New York average on 10 of 32 CDC measures and trails it on 4.
B+Health Grade
32 measures vs. New York
10 better18 too close to call4 worse
| What stands out | Camillus | NY |
|---|---|---|
| Fewer adults facing food insecurity | 11.7% | 17.2% |
| Fewer uninsured adults | 5.5% | 7.9% |
| More adults with depression | 23.9% | 17.5% |
St. Joseph's Hospital Health Center
8.2 mi away · emergency room
None
primary care, dental or mental-health shortage
65th
percentile among NY towns
CDC PLACES 2025 · modeled estimates for adults · CMS · HRSAFull health report →
Housing
Homes in Camillus sell for about $235K
The median sale price was $235,000 in April 2026.
$235Kmedian sale price
1
homes sold in April
Zillow Home Value Index · Redfin Data CenterHousing market →
Natural hazards
High risk, with inland flooding at the top
Expected storm and flood damage is higher than in 71% of U.S. communities.
71risk score of 100
FEMA risk score
Inland flooding
12
paid flood claims since 1979
2
federal disasters paid out here
FEMA National Risk Index · OpenFEMANatural hazards →
Climate
Snowy winters, pleasant summers
Camillus has chilly, snowy winters and pleasant summers. A typical July afternoon reaches 81°, a January night drops to 16°, and about 79 inches of snow falls in a normal winter.
79″snow a winter
Typical low → high °F
Winter18–33°
Spring35–55°
Summer58–79°
Fall41–59°
Oct 19
typical first frost
Apr 29
typical last frost
+1.2°
vs. the 20th-century average
NOAA U.S. Climate Normals, 1991–2020Full climate →
A commuter town
99% of working residents leave Camillus for work
Where Camillus’s working residents go each day. Line width shows the share.
161jobs based in Camillus
1%of working residents work in town
9 mimedian commute distance
Census LEHD 2023
About Camillus
Town in New York, United States
Camillus is a town in Onondaga County, New York, United States. As of the 2020 Census, the population was 25,346. The Town of Camillus is west of Syracuse. There is also a village named Camillus in the town. Much of the town is a western suburb of Syracuse.
From Wikipedia, licensed CC BY-SA 4.0 · facts via Wikidata (CC0)
- Established
- 1799
- Population
- 25,346
- Area
- 34 sq mi
- Elevation
- 440 ft
- ZIP code
- 13031
- Area code
- 315
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