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Byron, New York

town · Genesee County

At a glance

2,139
Population
$168,000
Median home value (all homes)
45% below U.S. median
$208,492
Typical market value
Zillow, 2026-07
$853/mo
Median rent
37% below U.S. median
$99,063
Median household income
26% above U.S. median
24.5 min
Average commute
97.2%
Homes with broadband
4.9%
Unemployment

Cost of living (Clay Affordability Index)

CAI 97 — 3% below the national average. how it's computed

Housing27% below
Goods & services2% below
Utilities18% above
Taxes49% above
Insurance11% above
Commute cost7% 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 college11 mi
Nearest community college6 mi
Nearest technical college7 mi
High school graduates97.7%
College graduates28.1%

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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