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Benton, New York

town · Yates County

At a glance

2,948
Population
$258,600
Median home value
15% below U.S. median
$1,541/mo
Median rent
14% above U.S. median
$74,767
Median household income
5% below U.S. median
22.9 min
Average commute
76.7%
Homes with broadband
0.9%
Unemployment

Living here

Nearest 4-year college8 mi
Nearest community college11 mi
Nearest technical college11 mi
High school graduates78.7%
College graduates27.9%

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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