Cato is a tiny village located in the state of New York. With a population of 526 people and two associated neighborhoods, Cato is the 877th largest community in New York. Cato has an unusually large stock of pre-World War II architecture, making it one of the older and more historic villages.

Overall, Cato’s crime rate is one of the lowest in the nation, which makes a great place to live if safety is an important concern.

As is often the case in a small village, Cato doesn't have a public transportation system that people use for their commute.

The percentage of adults in Cato with college degrees is slightly lower than the national average of 21.84% for all communities. 14.48% of adults in Cato have a bachelor's degree or advanced degree.

The per capita income in Cato in 2022 was $37,660, which is lower middle income relative to New York, and middle income relative to the rest of the US. This equates to an annual income of $150,640 for a family of four. However, Cato contains both very wealthy and poor people as well.

The people who call Cato home describe themselves as belonging to a variety of racial and ethnic groups. The greatest number of Cato residents report their race to be White. Important ancestries of people in Cato include English, Irish, German, Italian, and Scottish.

The most common language spoken in Cato is English. Other important languages spoken here include Italian and Polish.