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Colchester, New York

town · Delaware County

At a glance

1,713
Population
$240,500
Median home value (all homes)
21% below U.S. median
$253,239
Typical market value
Zillow, county-wide, 2026-07
$1,155/mo
Median rent
14% below U.S. median
$67,222
Median household income
14% below U.S. median
32.8 min
Average commute
95.3%
Homes with broadband
10%
Unemployment

Cost of living (Clay Affordability Index)

CAI 103 — 3% above the national average. how it's computed

Housing3% below
Goods & services2% below
Utilities1% above
Taxes49% above
Insurance11% above
Commute cost25% 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 college17 mi
Nearest community college24 mi
Nearest technical college39 mi
High school graduates92.1%
College graduates19.4%

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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