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Belfast, New York

CDP · Allegany County

At a glance

633
Population
$94,600
Median home value (all homes)
69% below U.S. median
$138,569
Typical market value
Zillow, 2026-07
$507/mo
Median rent
62% below U.S. median
$56,250
Median household income
28% below U.S. median
33.7 min
Average commute
83.3%
Homes with broadband
22.99%
Locations with fiber available
1.4%
Unemployment

Cost of living (Clay Affordability Index)

CAI 90 — 10% below the national average. how it's computed

Housing51% below
Goods & services2% below
Utilities6% below
Taxes49% above
Insurance11% above
Commute cost28% 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 college6 mi
Nearest community college47 mi
Nearest technical college23 mi
High school graduates94.5%
College graduates32.3%

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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