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Alfred, New York

village · Allegany County

At a glance

4,819
Population
$170,800
Median home value (all homes)
44% below U.S. median
$201,238
Typical market value
Zillow, 2026-07
$899/mo
Median rent
33% below U.S. median
$40,625
Median household income
48% below U.S. median
12.2 min
Average commute
91.3%
Homes with broadband
74.23%
Locations with fiber available
16.4%
Unemployment

Cost of living (Clay Affordability Index)

CAI 95 — 5% below the national average. how it's computed

Housing26% below
Goods & services2% below
Utilities27% below
Taxes49% above
Insurance11% above
Commute cost54% below
For business: New York is CBII band 4/5 · time to build band 4/5. See state page for the breakdown.

Living here

Colleges in town:
Alfred University Graduate degrees
Nearest 4-year college0 mi
Nearest community college38 mi
Nearest technical college33 mi
High school graduates97.5%
College graduates71.1%

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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