Living in Cattaraugus, New York
Cost of living, income, home prices, rent and demographics of Cattaraugus · Census data 2020–2024
Cattaraugus has 1,034 residents with a median age of 39.7. The median household income is $60,341 (30% lower than the New York median), the median home value is $71,200, the median rent is $683/month.
Cattaraugus is a small town, so Census survey estimates have wide margins of error. Treat percentages as approximate.
Cattaraugus at a glance
- Population
- 1,034
- Median age
- 39.7State: 39.8
- Median household income
- $60,341State: $85,974
- Median home value
- $71,200State: $423,800
- Median rent
- $683/moState: $1,621
- Homeowners
- 70.2%
- Bachelor's degree or higher
- 14.8%
- Average commute
- 33 min
Is Cattaraugus a good place to live?
Pros: Home values 83% lower than the state median.
Cons: Median household income 30% lower than the New York median; an average commute of 33 minutes; unemployment of 9.9%; a poverty rate of 14.3%.
The weather is best in June to September.
Cost of living in Cattaraugus
Housing is the biggest part of the cost of living. In Cattaraugus the median home value is $71,200, 79% lower than the U.S. median. Renters pay a median of $683 per month, which is 17% of household income. Homeowners with a mortgage pay $1,114 a month in housing costs.
Cattaraugus median household income
The median household income in Cattaraugus is $60,341 and the income per person is $26,794. 14.3% of residents live below the poverty line (New York: 14%).
Housing in Cattaraugus: homes for sale and rent
- Housing units
- 512
- Owner-occupied
- 70.2%
- Renter-occupied
- 29.8%
- Vacant
- 16.2%Includes seasonal homes
- Median year built
- 1938
- Average household size
- 2.39
Cattaraugus demographics
- Population
- 1,034
- Median age
- 39.7
- Under 18
- 25%
- 65 and older
- 16.2%
- Households
- 429
- Foreign-born
- 0.3%
- Veterans
- 6.2%Adults 18+
Hispanic or Latino can be of any race. Population history of Cattaraugus ›
Education in Cattaraugus
14.8% of adults 25 and older in Cattaraugus have a bachelor's degree or higher (New York: 40.2%), and 7.9% have a graduate or professional degree.
Jobs and commute in Cattaraugus
- Unemployment rate
- 9.9%State: 6.4%
- Average commute
- 33 minState: 33 min
- Work from home
- 1.7%
- Drive alone
- 81.1%
- Public transit
- 0%
- Walk to work
- 4.2%
- Homes with broadband
- 90.2%
Cattaraugus vs nearby towns
| Town | Population | Median income | Home value | Rent |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Cattaraugus | 1,034 | $60,341 | $71,200 | $683 |
| Little Valley | 1,243 | $44,655 | $101,200 | $725 |
| South Dayton | 543 | $40,000 | $67,300 | $794 |
| Gowanda | 2,683 | $51,828 | $96,400 | $753 |
| Ellicottville | 348 | $86,042 | $377,300 | $1,160 |
| Perrysburg | 466 | $58,698 | $114,600 | $936 |
| East Randolph | 499 | $75,870 | $109,400 | $496 |
| Cherry Creek | 327 | $68,516 | $81,800 | $780 |
| Randolph | 953 | $75,571 | $94,300 | $689 |
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What is the median household income in Cattaraugus, NY?
The median household income in Cattaraugus is $60,341, 30% lower than the New York median of $85,974 (U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-year estimates 2020–2024).
What is the average home price in Cattaraugus?
The median home value in Cattaraugus is $71,200, compared with $423,800 in New York.
How much is rent in Cattaraugus?
The median gross rent in Cattaraugus is $683 per month, about 17% of household income.
Is Cattaraugus, NY a good place to live?
Pluses: home values 83% lower than the state median. Minuses: median household income 30% lower than the New York median; an average commute of 33 minutes; unemployment of 9.9%; a poverty rate of 14.3%.
What is the median age in Cattaraugus?
The median age in Cattaraugus is 39.7 years (New York: 39.8).
How long is the commute in Cattaraugus?
The average commute to work in Cattaraugus is 33 minutes; 1.7% of workers work from home.
What is the unemployment rate in Cattaraugus?
The unemployment rate in Cattaraugus is 9.9% (U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-year estimates 2020–2024).
How educated is Cattaraugus?
14.8% of adults in Cattaraugus have a bachelor's degree or higher.
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-year estimates 2020–2024 (margins of error apply, especially in small towns). Figures are in 2024 dollars.
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