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Amboy, New York

town · Onondaga County

At a glance

1,286
Population
$124,800
Median home value (all homes)
59% below U.S. median
$290,079
Typical market value
Zillow, county-wide, 2026-07
$944/mo
Median rent
30% below U.S. median
$65,234
Median household income
17% below U.S. median
31.2 min
Average commute
94%
Homes with broadband
11.2%
Unemployment

Cost of living (Clay Affordability Index)

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

Housing41% below
Goods & services1% below
Utilities24% above
Taxes49% above
Insurance11% above
Commute cost19% 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 college20 mi
Nearest community college24 mi
Nearest technical college18 mi
High school graduates90.1%
College graduates9.8%

Doing business here

Economic development contacts, most local first:

city Onondaga County Economic Development
The Onondaga County Office of Economic Development is a collaborative organization that provides information and services to relocating companies, expanding companies, and local businesses. It is our goal to improve and grow the physical, financial and human infrastructure in Onondaga County, improving the area’s ability to retain and recruit businesses. The Office is responsible for the management of the Onondaga County Industrial Development Agency (OCIDA), the Onondaga Civic Development Corporation (OCDC), and the Trust for Cultural Resources of the County of Onondaga (CRT). Every program and service that we offer is designed to build a more vibrant, thriving community.
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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