Cattaraugus County, NY
FIPS: 36009
Median HAM
3.7x
Low
Jul 2023
Minimum HAM
7.3x
Elevated
Jan 2026
HAM Burden
52%
Elevated
Dec 2025
Not enough historical data to show a trend chart for this county.
Economic Profile
BEA GDP data (2024)
GDP Per Capita
$50,865
National avg: ~$82,000
Total GDP
$3.9B
Thousands of current $
Population
77,042
2020 Census
Top Industries by GDP
Government and government enterprises23.6%
Real estate and rental and leasing16.2%
Manufacturing11.3%
Retail trade8.9%
Finance and insurance6.0%
Data Breakdown
Median HAM
Data as of Jul 2023
Median Home Price
$109,400
Census ACS
Gross Median Income
$36,951
Census ACS
Net Median Income
$29,272
Calculated
Median HAM
3.74x
Minimum HAM
Data as of Jan 2026
Median Home Price
$192,614
Redfin
Min Wage (Hourly)
$16.00/hr
State labor data
Net Min Wage Income
$26,561
Calculated
Minimum HAM
7.25x
HAM Burden
Data as of Dec 2025
Monthly Rent
$1,147
Zillow ZORI
Min Wage (Hourly)
$16.00/hr
State labor data
Monthly Net Min Wage
$2,213
Calculated
HAM Burden
51.8%
Methodology: HAM = Home Price / Net Annual Income. Net income assumes single filer, standard deduction, 2,080 hrs/yr for minimum wage. Federal + state tax + FICA deducted. Home price source priority: Zillow ZHVI > Redfin > Census ACS.