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Canaan, New York

town · Columbia County

At a glance

1,791
Population
$408,400
Median home value (all homes)
35% above U.S. median
$533,028
Typical market value
Zillow, 2026-07
$1,632/mo
Median rent
21% above U.S. median
$107,313
Median household income
37% above U.S. median
30.6 min
Average commute
90.6%
Homes with broadband
4.2%
Unemployment

Cost of living (Clay Affordability Index)

CAI 119 — 19% above the national average. how it's computed

Housing52% above
Goods & services2% below
Utilities8% above
Taxes49% above
Insurance11% above
Commute cost16% 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 college14 mi
Nearest community college8 mi
Nearest technical college10 mi
High school graduates98.1%
College graduates58.2%

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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