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Cayuga Heights, New York

village · Tompkins County

At a glance

4,000
Population
$433,000
Median home value (all homes)
43% above U.S. median
$359,644
Typical market value
Zillow, county-wide, 2026-07
$1,700/mo
Median rent
26% above U.S. median
$166,526
Median household income
112% above U.S. median
13.2 min
Average commute
81.8%
Homes with broadband
28.7%
Locations with fiber available
3.6%
Unemployment

Cost of living (Clay Affordability Index)

CAI 122 — 22% above the national average. how it's computed

Housing60% above
Goods & services1% below
Utilities35% 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

Nearest 4-year college1 mi
Nearest community college11 mi
Nearest technical college1 mi
High school graduates97.7%
College graduates81.3%

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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