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Cattaraugus, NY


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Cattaraugus, New York

Cattaraugus, New York, in Cattaraugus county, is 38 miles S of Buffalo, New York. The village is home to some 1,075 residents.

The People and Families of Cattaraugus

In Cattaraugus, about 56% of adults are married.

The people of Cattaraugus are more likely male than female.

Wealth and Education

In 2000, Cattaraugus had a median family income of $35,417. Home-based work is more common in Cattaraugus than in most places.

Crime and Safety

While crime is a worry everywhere, the people of Cattaraugus can take comfort in the low amount of crime in the village.

Cattaraugus Housing

According to the 2000 census, 68% of the housing in Cattaraugus was owner-occupied. You may be likely to find historic buildings in the village as the average housing age is high. It's possible to find inexpensive apartments in Cattaraugus.

Commuting

In Cattaraugus, 88% of commuters drive to work.

High Points

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

CategoryTrophy
Low Violent Crime
(vs. Peers)
Top 2%trophyCattaraugus Low Violent Crime
Affordability of Rents
(vs. State)
Top 4%trophyCattaraugus Affordability of Rents
Low Property Crime
(vs. Peers)
Top 7%Cattaraugus Low Property Crime

Comparative Profile of Cattaraugus, NY

Comparing Cattaraugus 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
Male Share of the Population99
Children Under 5 Years Old67
Well-Paid Single Men63
Senior Citizens67
Age of the Population54
Female Share of the Population22
Racial Diversity11

Families

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Average Household Size54
Portion of People Married44

Wealth

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
College Educated Adults84
People Above Poverty54
People in Middle Class or Better42
Median Family Income31

Commute & Sprawl

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Working at Home99
Short Commute Times56
Walking and Biking to Work43
Public Transportation Use31

Housing

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Studio & One-Bedroom Rentals86
Seasonal and Vacation Housing88
People Living Alone78
Affordability of Rents710
Affordability of Property Taxes28
Housing Recently Built12

Crime

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Low Violent Crime1010
Low Property Crime1010
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