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Busti, New York

CDP · Chautauqua County

At a glance

282
Population
$324,600
Median home value (all homes)
7% above U.S. median
$180,156
Typical market value
Zillow, county-wide, 2026-07
$623/mo
Median rent
54% below U.S. median
64.7%
Homes with broadband
3.35%
Locations with fiber available
0%
Unemployment

Cost of living (Clay Affordability Index)

CAI 110 — 10% above the national average. how it's computed

Housing25% above
Goods & services2% below
Utilities26% below
Taxes49% above
Insurance11% above
Commute cost2% 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 college3 mi
Nearest community college5 mi
Nearest technical college5 mi
High school graduates96.4%
College graduates24%

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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