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Persia
A town of 2,048 people in Cattaraugus County, New York
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Parks & trails →Conserved land7.8%1,047 of 13,352 acres
Trails10 mi0.5 mi per sq mi
Parks & preserves5511 conserved acres per 1,000 residents
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About Persia
Town in New York, United States1835Established
2,207Population
21 sq miArea
1,339 ftElevation
Persia is a town in Cattaraugus County, New York, United States. The population was 2,203 at the 2020 census. It is in the northwest part of the county. The village of Gowanda is partially in the town.
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$181K Median sale price · Redfin, May 2026
The median sale price was $181,000 in May 2026.
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