Is Cato, NY 13033 a buyer’s or seller’s market?

The Cato housing market right now

In the three months ending August 31, 2026, 60% of homes in Cato, NY 13033 sold above their list price, the typical home went under contract in 52 days and there were 3.2 months of supply. Under four months of supply means sellers have the edge: expect competition for well-priced homes. With only 5 sales, these figures can swing a lot from month to month.

Compared with the same period a year earlier, the share selling over asking was about the same (60% then), homes sold more slowly (9 days then) and the median sale price rose 26% to $309,866. Overall, Cato is less competitive than a year ago, which gives buyers more room.

Within Cayuga County, homes here sell more slowly than in 69% of the county’s ZIP codes, and sell more often over asking than in 85%.

Nearby, buyers who want less competition could look at Scipio Center 13147 (0% sold over asking) or Martville 13111 (0% sold over asking), while Sterling 13156 (83% sold over asking) and Cayuga 13034 (67% sold over asking) are even more competitive.