More than 3 in 4 Americans like to celebrate Halloween. What candy across Central New York do we love the most to celebrate Halloween with?

38% of New Yorkers start to enjoy the Halloween season at the beginning to mid-October, 13% say they don’t get into the spirit until the week of Halloween. Even if you don't decorate, we can all agree that the candy is king right? What is the most popular Halloween candy in New York State for 2024? Instacart has an answer.

Instacart calculated the share of grocery orders containing candy in October 2023 and commissioned an online survey conducted by The Harris Poll of more than 2,000 Americans. The following report features insights about the top candy picks state-by-state, what’s uniquely popular in different regions, how many people plan to trick-or-treat and pass out candy this year, and much more."

What they found was half of Americans plan to eat Halloween candy.....no surprise there. Nearly half of Americans plan to pass out Halloween candy to trick-or-treaters, and 31% of Americans plan to dress up in a costume. This year at least 23% of Americans will venture out trick-or-treating. What candy is their favorite to snack on?

So what did they find out for Central New York?

When it comes to the most popular candy purchased in every state, one candy dominated the map, claiming the top spot in 40 states, including California, Texas, and New York. Do you have any guesses on what it may be? You can keep scrolling to see the top candy for New York.

Let's Dive Deeper

Here's a look at the most popular candy for Halloween for Central New York for 2024:

For the second year in a row, we’re sharing a tool that lets you enter your zip code to discover your area’s Scare Score. This score, determined by analyzing candy, costume, and decor purchases via Instacart, rates your community’s Halloween spirit — and shows the top candies in your zip code."

So what did Instacart find out for CNY?

2024’s Most Popular Halloween Candy In Central New York

More than 3 in 4 Americans like to celebrate Halloween. What candy across Central New York do we love the most to celebrate with? Instacart has an answer.

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