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Charleston, New York

town · Richmond County (primary) , Montgomery County

At a glance

1,394
Population
$184,200
Median home value (all homes)
39% below U.S. median
$732,730
Typical market value
Zillow, county-wide, 2026-07
$1,250/mo
Median rent
7% below U.S. median
$91,417
Median household income
16% above U.S. median
34.1 min
Average commute
91%
Homes with broadband
7.3%
Unemployment

Cost of living (Clay Affordability Index)

CAI 104 — 4% above the national average. how it's computed

Housing22% below
Goods & services8% above
Utilities18% above
Taxes49% above
Insurance11% above
Commute cost30% 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 college6 mi
Nearest community college6 mi
Nearest technical college2 mi
High school graduates88.5%
College graduates21.3%

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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