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Cato, NY


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Cato, New York

Cato, New York, in Cayuga county, is 23 miles W of Syracuse, New York (center to center) and 118 miles E of Buffalo, New York. The village is conveniently located inside the Syracuse metropolitan area. There are an estimated 601 people in Cato.

The People and Families of Cato

In Cato, about 58% of adults are married.

Wealth and Education

In 2000, Cato had a median family income of $49,219.

Political Inclinations

Party contributions tended to flow to the Democratic team.

Cato Housing

Approximately 60% of housing in Cato is owner-occupied. Dwellings tend to be older, with average home age more advanced in the village than you'll find in other villages. Living the single life? Just starting out? Well, you can likely find a small apartment rental in Cato. The village is known in New York for having lower rents than most places. Tax haters might appreciate the relatively low real estate taxes in Cato.

Commuting

In Cato, 93% of commuters drive to work.

High Points

Cato strengths, compared to Peers (similar size places nationally) or State (other places in New York):

CategoryTrophy
Affordability of Rents
(vs. State)
Top 13%Cato Affordability of Rents
Affordability of Property Taxes
(vs. State)
Top 19%Cato Affordability of Property Taxes

Comparative Profile of Cato, NY

Comparing Cato to similar size places nationwide (Peers) and to other places in New York (State):

Ratings range from 1 (lowest) to 10 (highest).


The People

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Female Share of the Population89
Senior Citizens78
Well-Paid Single Women73
Well-Paid Single Men63
Age of the Population55
Children Under 5 Years Old44
Male Share of the Population32
Racial Diversity31

Families

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Average Household Size76
Portion of People Married55

Wealth

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Median Family Income84
People Above Poverty86
People in Middle Class or Better74
College Educated Adults41

Commute & Sprawl

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Working at Home87
Walking and Biking to Work55
Public Transportation Use42
Short Commute Times35

Housing

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Studio & One-Bedroom Rentals109
People Living Alone66
Affordability of Rents59
Affordability of Property Taxes29
Seasonal and Vacation Housing11
Housing Recently Built12
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