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Barker, New York

village · Niagara County

At a glance

590
Population
$175,000
Median home value
42% below U.S. median
$385/mo
Median rent
71% below U.S. median
30 min
Average commute
89.5%
Homes with broadband
2.1%
Unemployment

Living here

Nearest 4-year college22 mi
Nearest community college21 mi
Nearest technical college20 mi
High school graduates81.6%
College graduates13.4%

Doing business here

Economic development contacts, most local first:

county Niagara County
The Niagara County Center for Economic Development is comprised of the Niagara County Industrial Development Agency and Niagara County Department of Economic Development. Working together under one roof, our agencies are able to provide comprehensive services to the Niagara County business community. The mission of the Center for Economic Development is to create and retain jobs, generate economic opportunities, attract new companies and grow existing businesses, attract private investment, expand the tax base, assist economically distressed areas, promote sustainable development, and improve the quality of life for Niagara County residents.
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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