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Alexandria Bay, New York

village · Jefferson County

At a glance

1,212
Population
$154,100
Median home value (all homes)
49% below U.S. median
$272,881
Typical market value
Zillow, 2026-07
$625/mo
Median rent
54% below U.S. median
$55,048
Median household income
30% below U.S. median
16.2 min
Average commute
74.4%
Homes with broadband
97.87%
Locations with fiber available
11.9%
Unemployment

Cost of living (Clay Affordability Index)

CAI 94 — 6% below the national average. how it's computed

Housing32% below
Goods & services1% below
Utilities16% below
Taxes49% above
Insurance11% above
Commute cost38% below
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 college41 mi
Nearest community college24 mi
Nearest technical college25 mi
High school graduates95.8%
College graduates25.9%

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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