Cattaraugus County

NY · Pop. 169,556 · Mixed County

5Homestead Score

Cattaraugus County is a mixed county in NY with a population of approximately 169,556.

$/Acre: $7,981

Property Tax: 1.72%

Growing Season: 170 days

Broadband: 78%

Safety: 6/10

Density: 119.9/sq mi

Pros

Good internet

Cons

Strict building codes, Higher crime rate

Taxes & Cost of Living

Property Tax Rate1.72%

Local Sales Tax0.72%

Combined Sales Tax4.72%

Cost of Living Index120.3

Median Household Income$60,968

Poverty Rate11.7%

Homestead ExemptionYes

Land & Building

Avg Land $/Acre$7,981

Median Home Price$525K

Acres for Sale795

Building CodeFull IRC

Permit Required

Zoning TypeMinimal Zoning

Tiny Home Friendly

Mobile Home Friendly

Min Lot Size2.5 acres

Climate & Growing

USDA Zone5

Growing Season170 days

Annual Rainfall41.8 inches

Avg Summer High80°F

Avg Winter Low26°F

Soil TypeLoam

Soil Quality7/10

Elevation3,963 ft

Top CropsCotton

Natural Disaster Risk

Drought3/10

Wildfire2/10

Tornado3/10

Flood5/10

Water & Energy

Primary Water SourceMunicipal

Well Depth (avg)249 ft

Water AvailabilityLimited

Solar (Avg PSH)3.8

Wind Potential7/10

Electric Rate$0.14/kWh

Laws & Regulations

Unincorporated

HOA PrevalenceRare

Livestock Allowed

Chicken OrdinanceAllowed

Burn Permit Required

Raw Milk AccessNo

Safety

Violent Crime /100K485

Property Crime /100K356

Overall Safety6/10

Sheriff Response23 minutes average

Healthcare

Nearest Hospital41.5 miles

Emergency Room

Healthcare Facilities4

Infrastructure & Community

Broadband Coverage78%

Cell CoverageFair

Starlink Available

Nearest Town18 miles

Nearest City49 miles

School District5/10

Farmers Markets3

Public Land Nearby37%

Business & Employment

Unemployment Rate4.2%

Ag EconomyWeak