Cattaraugus, NY

Full City Profile · New York · Cattaraugus County County

3.3 /5.0
B Good
1,153 Population 1,029/sq mi density
$59,145 Median Income $25,419 per capita
$73,100 Home Value $172,773 Zillow
$633 Median Rent 16.7% income on rent
45°F Avg Temperature
B
Overall
3.3 / 5.0
Good overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
C+
Economy
2.8 / 5.0
$59,145 median income, 9.4% unemployment
A+
Affordability
5.0 / 5.0
$73,100 home value, $633/mo rent
C
Education
2.2 / 5.0
15.0% bachelor's degree or higher

Cattaraugus, NY

At a Glance

Median Income
$59,145
21% below
$25,419 per capita
Home Value
$73,100
74% below
Zillow: $172,773
Median Rent
$633/mo
46% below
16.7% of income on rent
Bachelor's Degree+
15.0%
55% below
85.6% high school+
Unemployment
9.4%
161% above
11.7% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
37.4%
17% above
20.5% smoking rate
Avg Temperature
45°F

How Cattaraugus Compares to the U.S. Average

Each bar shows Cattaraugus's value as a percentage of the national average (100% = U.S. avg)

Income
79%
Home Value
26%
Rent
54%
Poverty
94%
Bachelor's
45%
Unemployment
261%
Thin vertical line = U.S. national average (100%)

Is Cattaraugus 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

Cattaraugus residents earn a median household income of $59,145 , which is 21% below the national average of $75,149. Per capita income is $25,419. The unemployment rate stands at 9.4% (161% above the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 11.7% of residents live below the poverty line. The area is home to 1,778 business establishments, including 201 restaurants.

Housing & Cost of Living

The median home value in Cattaraugus is $73,100 , 74% below the national median of $281,900. Zillow estimates the typical home at $172,773. Median rent is $633/month, with 16.7% 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.

Education

15.0% of adults in Cattaraugus hold a bachelor's degree or higher (55% below the national average). 85.6% have completed high school. Local schools score 5.3/10 in standardized testing.

Climate & Weather

Cattaraugus has an average annual temperature of 45°F (7°C). Winters average 22°F in January while summers reach 67°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 49.0 inches.

Data Overview

People

Population1,153
Median Age35.3 yrs
Density1,029/mi²
Male / Female53% / 47%
Foreign Born0.2%
Veterans7.2%

Economy

C+
Median Income$59,145
Per Capita$25,419
Unemployment9.4%
Poverty11.7%
County GDP$3,919M
Avg Weekly Wage$1,039

Housing

A+
Home Value$73,100
Rent$633
Ownership68.3%
Zillow$172,773
Housing Units520
Rent Burden16.7%

Health

Obesity37.4%
Diabetes10.5%
Smoking20.5%
Heart Disease6.9%
Premature Death10,681/100K

Climate

Avg Temp45°F
Rain49.0 in/yr
Elevation1,363 ft

Education

C
Bachelor's+15.0%
High School+85.6%
Graduate+8.2%
School Score5.3/10

Community

2024 VoteR 66% / D 34%
Commute38 min
Broadband86.2%
Internet Speed129 Mbps
EV Stations1
Libraries13

Did You Know?

The median home in Cattaraugus was built in 1938.
The nearest airport is Bradford Regional (38 miles).
The Gini coefficient (income inequality) is 0.441 (U.S. avg: 0.490).
Natural hazard risk is rated "Relatively Moderate" by FEMA.
14.7% of the population has a disability.
Average internet download speed is 129 Mbps.
There are 201 restaurants in the area.
The county recorded 12 fatal vehicle crashes.