At a Glance
Median Income
$70,357
$36,738 per capita
Home Value
$113,100
Zillow: $170,088
Median Rent
$638/mo
25.8% of income on rent
Violent Crime
358/100K
1,963/100K property
Bachelor's Degree+
25.7%
92.2% high school+
Unemployment
2.8%
9.4% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
33.8%
13.7% smoking rate
Avg Temperature
51°F
246 sunny days/yr
How Cassadaga Compares to the U.S. Average
Each bar shows Cassadaga's value as a percentage of the national average (100% = U.S. avg)
Thin vertical line = U.S. national average (100%)
Is Cassadaga a Good Place to Live?
B
3.3 / 5.0 — Good
Based on economy, affordability, safety, and education metrics compared to national averages.
Economy & Jobs
Cassadaga residents earn a median household income of $70,357 , which is 6% below the national average of $75,149.
Per capita income is $36,738. The unemployment rate stands at 2.8% (22% below the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 9.4% of residents live below the poverty line. The area is home to 3,224 business establishments, including 330 restaurants.
Housing & Cost of Living
The median home value in Cassadaga is $113,100 , 60% below the national median of $281,900.
Zillow estimates the typical home at $170,088. Median rent is $638/month, with 25.8% of renters spending more than 30% of income on housing. The cost of living index is 107.9 (100 = national average). The median home was built in 1938.
Safety & Crime
Cassadaga reports 358 violent crimes per 100,000 residents
, which is 6% below the national average of 380/100K.
Property crime is 1,963/100K.
Education
25.7% of adults in Cassadaga hold a bachelor's degree or higher
(24% below the national average).
92.2% have completed high school. Local schools score 5.0/10 in standardized testing.
Climate & Weather
Cassadaga has an average annual temperature of 51°F (10°C).
Winters average 28°F in January while summers reach 72°F in July. The area gets 246 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 41.1 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 36.
Data Overview
People
Population515
Median Age49.1 yrs
Density606/mi²
Male / Female48% / 52%
Foreign Born13.6%
Veterans7.5%
Economy
A
Median Income$70,357
Per Capita$36,738
Unemployment2.8%
Poverty9.4%
County GDP$6,275M
Avg Weekly Wage$1,018
Housing
A+
Home Value$113,100
Rent$638
Ownership92.5%
Zillow$170,088
Housing Units279
Rent Burden25.8%
Crime
F
Violent358/100K
Property1,963/100K
Health
Obesity33.8%
Diabetes8.5%
Smoking13.7%
Heart Disease5.3%
Premature Death9,667/100K
Climate
Avg Temp51°F
Sunny Days246/yr
Rain41.1 in/yr
AQI36 (Good)
Elevation1,320 ft
Education
B
Bachelor's+25.7%
High School+92.2%
Graduate+12.7%
School Score5.0/10
Community
2024 VoteR 61% / D 39%
Commute30 min
Broadband93.0%
Internet Speed179 Mbps
EV Stations1
Libraries24
Did You Know?
Cassadaga was founded in 1848.
The median home in Cassadaga was built in 1938.
The nearest airport is Erie International/Tom Ridge Field (47 miles).
The Gini coefficient (income inequality) is 0.448 (U.S. avg: 0.490).
Natural hazard risk is rated "Relatively Moderate" by FEMA.
16.4% of the population has a disability.
13.6% of residents are foreign-born.
Average internet download speed is 179 Mbps.
There are 330 restaurants in the area.
The county recorded 10 fatal vehicle crashes.