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Allegany, New York

village · Cattaraugus County

At a glance

1,740
Population
$164,100
Median home value (all homes)
46% below U.S. median
$168,000
Typical market value
Zillow, county-wide, 2026-07
$772/mo
Median rent
43% below U.S. median
$70,625
Median household income
10% below U.S. median
19.2 min
Average commute
89.5%
Homes with broadband
3.2%
Locations with fiber available
2.3%
Unemployment

Cost of living (Clay Affordability Index)

CAI 96 — 4% below the national average. how it's computed

Housing28% below
Goods & services2% below
Utilities6% above
Taxes49% above
Insurance11% above
Commute cost27% 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 college1 mi
Nearest community college37 mi
Nearest technical college3 mi
High school graduates98.2%
College graduates45.3%

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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