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Altona, New York

CDP · Clinton County

At a glance

544
Population
$187,500
Median home value (all homes)
38% below U.S. median
$152,380
Typical market value
Zillow, 2026-07
$1,107/mo
Median rent
18% below U.S. median
$39,000
Median household income
50% below U.S. median
28.8 min
Average commute
100%
Homes with broadband
99.42%
Locations with fiber available
18.4%
Unemployment

Cost of living (Clay Affordability Index)

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

Housing21% below
Goods & services2% below
Utilities34% above
Taxes49% above
Insurance11% above
Commute cost10% 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 college16 mi
Nearest community college20 mi
Nearest technical college15 mi
High school graduates52.5%
College graduates6%

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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