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Collins, New York

town · Erie County

At a glance

4,643
Population
$153,000
Median home value (all homes)
50% below U.S. median
$301,755
Typical market value
Zillow, county-wide, 2026-07
$799/mo
Median rent
41% below U.S. median
$60,905
Median household income
22% below U.S. median
24.2 min
Average commute
87.2%
Homes with broadband
6.2%
Unemployment

Cost of living (Clay Affordability Index)

CAI 95 — 5% below the national average. how it's computed

Housing32% below
Goods & services1% below
Utilities0% below
Taxes49% above
Insurance11% above
Commute cost8% 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 college19 mi
Nearest community college27 mi
Nearest technical college24 mi
High school graduates90.7%
College graduates16.3%

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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