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Cato, New York

village · Cayuga County

At a glance

515
Population
$163,300
Median home value (all homes)
46% below U.S. median
$238,643
Typical market value
Zillow, county-wide, 2026-07
$695/mo
Median rent
48% below U.S. median
$82,292
Median household income
5% above U.S. median
25.6 min
Average commute
95.1%
Homes with broadband
35.11%
Locations with fiber available
0.8%
Unemployment

Cost of living (Clay Affordability Index)

CAI 97 — 3% below the national average. how it's computed

Housing29% below
Goods & services2% below
Utilities34% above
Taxes49% above
Insurance11% above
Commute cost3% below
For business: New York is CBII band 4/5 · time to build band 4/5. See state page for the breakdown.

Living here

Nearest 4-year college17 mi
Nearest community college16 mi
Nearest technical college16 mi
High school graduates94.9%
College graduates14.5%

Doing business here

Economic development contacts, most local first:

state Lysander  Economic Development
The Town of Lysander Economic Development page describes Lysander as home to companies and organizations of all sizes and highlights resources for easy access to transportation, land for expansion, water supply, and a skilled workforce.
state Queensbury Economic Development
The Town of Queensbury's Economic Development Department aims to maintain a diversified and sustainable local economy by supporting existing businesses and attracting new ones, and offers assistance to individuals and companies wishing to do business in Queensbury.
State sales taxYes
State income taxYes
Right-to-work stateNo

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