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Bristol, New York

town · Ontario County

At a glance

2,081
Population
$228,600
Median home value (all homes)
25% below U.S. median
$331,802
Typical market value
Zillow, county-wide, 2026-07
$86,000
Median household income
10% above U.S. median
24.9 min
Average commute
98.8%
Homes with broadband
3.4%
Unemployment

Cost of living (Clay Affordability Index)

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

Housing7% below
Goods & services1% below
Utilities15% above
Taxes49% above
Insurance11% above
Commute cost5% 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 college20 mi
Nearest community college10 mi
Nearest technical college21 mi
High school graduates96.4%
College graduates32.8%

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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