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Adams, New York

village · Jefferson County

At a glance

1,531
Population
$192,400
Median home value (all homes)
37% below U.S. median
$225,515
Typical market value
Zillow, 2026-07
$900/mo
Median rent
33% below U.S. median
$64,432
Median household income
18% below U.S. median
26.5 min
Average commute
94.2%
Homes with broadband
6.42%
Locations with fiber available
1.6%
Unemployment

Cost of living (Clay Affordability Index)

CAI 100 — 0% above the national average. how it's computed

Housing19% below
Goods & services1% below
Utilities28% above
Taxes49% above
Insurance11% above
Commute cost1% above
For business: New York is CBII band 4/5 · time to build band 4/5. See state page for the breakdown.

Living here

Nearest 4-year college36 mi
Nearest community college13 mi
Nearest technical college11 mi
High school graduates92.7%
College graduates31.4%

Doing business here

Economic development contacts, most local first:

state Lysander  Economic Development
The Town of Lysander Economic Development page describes Lysander as home to companies and organizations of all sizes and highlights resources for easy access to transportation, land for expansion, water supply, and a skilled workforce.
state Queensbury Economic Development
The Town of Queensbury's Economic Development Department aims to maintain a diversified and sustainable local economy by supporting existing businesses and attracting new ones, and offers assistance to individuals and companies wishing to do business in Queensbury.
State sales taxYes
State income taxYes
Right-to-work stateNo

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