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Cato, NY
Village in Cayuga County, New York.
Population
515
Land area
1sq mi
People per sq mi
521
ZIP codes
0
Cato and its ZIP codes
Cato at a glance
- The median household income is $82,292, 4% below the New York median of $85,974.
- A typical owner-occupied home is valued at $163,300 (61% below New York) and median rent is $695 a month.
Local data for Cato, NY
Counts from official public data
Housing and community stats
Cato, NY, American Community Survey 2020-2024
Median household income
$82,292
Poverty rate
9.5%
Median home value
$163,300
Median rent
$695/mo
Homeownership
79.0%
Bachelor's or higher
14.5%
Median age
40.2
Average commute
25.6 min
Largest reported origins and ancestries: Irish Americans (110), German Americans (62), Italian Americans (43).
Economy and federal money
Jobs, pay, income and spending are for Cayuga County. PPP loans are for Cato.
Unemployment rate
4.0%
Aug 2026, 0.0 pts in a year
Average annual pay
$65,392
24,534 jobs, 2025
Income per person
$57,027
BEA, 2024
Federal spending
$485M
FY 2026, $6,362 per person
How people get to work
Cato, NY, workers 16 and older. American Community Survey 5-year estimates
- Drove alone82.6%
- Carpooled9.8%
- Public transit0.0%
- Walked0.9%
- Bicycle0.0%
- Taxi, ride-hailing, motorcycle or other0.0%
- Worked from home6.8%
Average one-way commute: 25.6 minutes for people who do not work from home.
Environment and hazard risk
Cato, NY, from FEMA, NOAA and EPA
Natural hazard risk
Relatively Low
Top: ice storm
Storm events since 1996
805
Countywide, mostly thunderstorm wind
Flood insurance policies
279
0.9% of homes, county
July high / Jan low
81° / 14°F
46.7 inches of rain a year
Health statistics
Share of adults in Cato, NY, CDC PLACES estimates
Obesity
35.3%
U.S. 33.3% +2.0 pts
Diabetes
9.8%
U.S. 12.1% -2.3 pts
Smoking
15.4%
U.S. 12.8% +2.6 pts
Uninsured (18-64)
5.9%
U.S. 11.1% -5.2 pts
Cities near Cato
| Name | Distance | Land area (sq mi) |
|---|---|---|
| MeridianVillage | 1.8 mi | 0.7 |
| WeedsportVillage | 8.1 mi | 1 |
| JordanVillage | 8.6 mi | 1.2 |
| Red CreekVillage | 9.3 mi | 0.9 |
| Port ByronVillage | 9.4 mi | 0.9 |
| HannibalVillage | 10 mi | 1.2 |
| ElbridgeVillage | 11 mi | 1 |
| SavannahCensus-designated place | 12 mi | 1.2 |
| BaldwinsvilleVillage | 12 mi | 3.2 |
| WolcottVillage | 13 mi | 1.9 |
| Fair HavenVillage | 13 mi | 1.8 |
| FultonCity | 13 mi | 3.9 |
| Village GreenCensus-designated place | 14 mi | 1.2 |
| RadissonCensus-designated place | 14 mi | 4.5 |
| PhoenixVillage | 15 mi | 1.2 |
| Seneca KnollsCensus-designated place | 15 mi | 1.3 |
Frequently asked questions
- What county is Cato, NY in?
- Cato is in Cayuga County, New York.
- What is the population of Cato, NY?
- About 515 people live in Cato, based on American Community Survey 5-year estimates.
- What cities are near Cato?
- Nearby places include Meridian (1.8 mi), Weedsport (8.1 mi), Jordan (8.6 mi), Red Creek (9.3 mi), Port Byron (9.4 mi).
Source: U.S. Census Bureau (TIGER/Line boundaries, American Community Survey) · Data as of 12/31/2023