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Black River, New York

village · Jefferson County

At a glance

1,651
Population
$228,200
Median home value (all homes)
25% below U.S. median
$250,245
Typical market value
Zillow, 2026-07
$906/mo
Median rent
33% below U.S. median
$86,645
Median household income
10% above U.S. median
17.7 min
Average commute
89.4%
Homes with broadband
0.85%
Locations with fiber available
19.8%
Unemployment

Cost of living (Clay Affordability Index)

CAI 102 — 2% above the national average. how it's computed

Housing7% below
Goods & services1% below
Utilities17% above
Taxes49% above
Insurance11% above
Commute cost33% 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 college51 mi
Nearest community college7 mi
Nearest technical college9 mi
High school graduates97.5%
College graduates32.4%

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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