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Berkshire, New York

town · Tioga County (primary) , Fulton County

At a glance

1,263
Population
$141,900
Median home value (all homes)
53% below U.S. median
$211,016
Typical market value
Zillow, county-wide, 2026-07
$1,368/mo
Median rent
1% above U.S. median
$74,881
Median household income
5% below U.S. median
34.5 min
Average commute
86.4%
Homes with broadband
7.1%
Unemployment

Cost of living (Clay Affordability Index)

CAI 95 — 5% below the national average. how it's computed

Housing36% below
Goods & services1% below
Utilities21% above
Taxes49% above
Insurance11% above
Commute cost31% 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 college18 mi
Nearest community college15 mi
Nearest technical college18 mi
High school graduates88%
College graduates12.8%

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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