Each edition grades its towns against each other only.
Cattaraugus’ average trip to work is 33 minutes, where New York’s towns sit at 25 minutes and U.S. towns at 25 minutes. Cattaraugus has fewer than 1,000 residents, too few for fair grades; the figures below are still real.
Where Cattaraugus beats most towns.
In a town this size, neighbors are the best guide. Ask them anything.
Census counts: 705 in 1880, a peak of 1,382 in 1900, 960 in 2020. The archive holds 11 old photos and papers going back to 1910 and 4 maps from 1923 on.
Who provides power, water and the rest in Cattaraugus, and how to reach them.
EPA SDWIS (Oct 9, 2026) · HIFLD + EIA-861 2025 · Census 2020 ZCTAs · NCES 2024–25 · registration: vote.gov, updated Aug 3, 2026.
Ordered by what stands out in Cattaraugus.
Cattaraugus’ median rent is $683 a month, below both New York’s towns ($1,101 a month) and U.S. towns ($1,185 a month). Typical home values rose 8.8% in the year to September 2026.
| Cattaraugus | New York towns | U.S. towns | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Median rent | $683 a month | $1,101 a month | $1,185 a month |
| Households that own their home | 70% | 75% | 73% |
Census ACS, 2020–24 · Zillow Home Value Index · Redfin Data Center
Most working residents leave Cattaraugus for work: only 4% work in town. Since 2013, Cattaraugus has lost 258 jobs, to 92 in 2023. 14% of Cattaraugus residents live below the poverty line.
| Cattaraugus | New York towns | U.S. towns | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Below the poverty line | 14% | 9.5% | 9.6% |
| Median household income | $60,000 | $82,000 | $80,000 |
| Working residents who work in town | 3.6% | 10% | 8% |
Census LEHD 2023 · ACS
Cattaraugus has cold, snowy winters and pleasant summers. Cattaraugus’ July high is 79°F.
NOAA U.S. Climate Normals, 1991–2020
Expected storm and flood damage is lower than in 66% of U.S. communities. Since 1978, 16 flood insurance claims have been paid out in Cattaraugus.
FEMA flood insurance claims · FEMA National Risk Index · OpenFEMA
No violent or property crimes were reported in Cattaraugus in 2025. In a town this small, a few incidents move the numbers a lot, so rates aren't shown.
Cattaraugus is small, so we show counts rather than rates.
FBI crime data, 2025 · crimes reported to police
21% of adults smoke cigarettes in Cattaraugus. Cattaraugus beats the New York average on 0 of 32 CDC measures and trails it on 20. 40% of adults sleep under 7 hours in Cattaraugus.
| Cattaraugus | New York towns | U.S. towns | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Smoke cigarettes (CDC PLACES) | 21% | 13% | 14% |
| Frequent physical distress (CDC PLACES) | 18% | 14% | 14% |
| Get no exercise (CDC PLACES) | 32% | 25% | 25% |
| Frequent mental distress (CDC PLACES) | 19% | 16% | 17% |
| What stands out | Cattaraugus | NY |
|---|---|---|
| More smokers | 21% | 11.3% |
| More adults with COPD | 11.1% | 6% |
| More older adults who have lost all their teeth | 19.9% | 12.8% |
CDC PLACES 2025 · modeled estimates for adults · CMS · HRSA
Museums, parks, gardens and other places to visit around Cattaraugus. Close and well known come first.
Big draw31 mi Stadium & arenaHighmark Stadium
Big draw31 mi Stadium & arenaRalph Wilson Stadium
26 mi WaterfallEternal Flame Falls
38 mi Stadium & arenaKeyBank Center
38 mi MuseumUSS The Sullivans
38 mi Stadium & arenaSahlen FieldHighmark Stadium: James161723, CC0 · Ralph Wilson Stadium: User Evilarry on en.wikipedia, Public domain · Eternal Flame Falls: Mpmajewski, CC BY-SA 3.0 · KeyBank Center: Andre Carrotflower, CC BY-SA 4.0 · USS The Sullivans: Unknown, Public domain · Sahlen Field: Quintinsoloviev, CC BY-SA 4.0
None within 15 miles of Cattaraugus; the nearest are
About 3 of every 100 Cattaraugus residents are enrolled in college, against 7 across New York.
Where Cattaraugus’s working residents go each day. Line width shows the share.
Census LEHD 2023
Village in New York, United States
Cattaraugus is a village in Cattaraugus County, New York, United States. The population was 996 at the 2020 census. The village lies in the northeast part of the town of New Albion, north of Salamanca.
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Cattaraugus has fewer than 1,000 residents, too few for fair grades; the figures below are still real.
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