Catlin is a town in Chemung County, New York, United States.

[2] The town is named after Phineas Catlin, a surveyor and public official.

The town of Dix was formed from the north part of Catlin in 1835.

New York State Route 14 passes along the east town line, and New York State Route 414 is a north–south highway in the western part of Catlin.

18.8% of all households were made up of individuals, and 7.4% had someone living alone who was 65 years of age or older.