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Broome, New York

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At a glance

773
Population
$179,200
Median home value (all homes)
41% below U.S. median
$1,231/mo
Median rent
9% below U.S. median
$78,490
Median household income
0% below U.S. median
36.1 min
Average commute
87.7%
Homes with broadband
1.1%
Unemployment

Cost of living (Clay Affordability Index)

CAI 98 — 2% below the national average. how it's computed

Housing23% below
Goods & services2% below
Utilities10% above
Taxes49% above
Insurance11% above
Commute cost37% 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 college15 mi
Nearest community college28 mi
Nearest technical college28 mi
High school graduates90.1%
College graduates17.4%

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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