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Canton, New York

village · St. Lawrence County

At a glance

7,167
Population
$183,800
Median home value (all homes)
39% below U.S. median
$201,535
Typical market value
Zillow, 2026-07
$796/mo
Median rent
41% below U.S. median
$62,054
Median household income
21% below U.S. median
13.1 min
Average commute
93.9%
Homes with broadband
43.47%
Locations with fiber available
6.5%
Unemployment

Cost of living (Clay Affordability Index)

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

Housing22% below
Goods & services2% below
Utilities0% above
Taxes49% above
Insurance11% above
Commute cost50% below
For business: New York is CBII band 4/5 · time to build band 4/5. See state page for the breakdown.

Living here

Colleges in town:
St Lawrence University Graduate degrees
Nearest 4-year college1 mi
Nearest community college55 mi
Nearest technical college59 mi
High school graduates94.4%
College graduates53.9%

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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