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Big Flats, New York

CDP · Chemung County

At a glance

5,651
Population
$224,400
Median home value (all homes)
26% below U.S. median
$270,194
Typical market value
Zillow, 2026-07
$1,381/mo
Median rent
2% above U.S. median
$89,286
Median household income
14% above U.S. median
16.8 min
Average commute
92.9%
Homes with broadband
71.48%
Locations with fiber available
2.2%
Unemployment

Cost of living (Clay Affordability Index)

CAI 103 — 3% above the national average. how it's computed

Housing8% below
Goods & services1% below
Utilities34% above
Taxes49% above
Insurance11% above
Commute cost36% below
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 college7 mi
Nearest community college7 mi
Nearest technical college5 mi
High school graduates99.2%
College graduates56.2%

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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