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Colton, New York

CDP · St. Lawrence County

At a glance

260
Population
$116,300
Median home value (all homes)
62% below U.S. median
$198,678
Typical market value
Zillow, 2026-07
$441/mo
Median rent
67% below U.S. median
$69,605
Median household income
11% below U.S. median
32 min
Average commute
84.4%
Homes with broadband
61.98%
Locations with fiber available
2.6%
Unemployment

Cost of living (Clay Affordability Index)

CAI 91 — 9% below the national average. how it's computed

Housing44% below
Goods & services2% below
Utilities6% below
Taxes49% above
Insurance11% above
Commute cost22% 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 college14 mi
Nearest community college38 mi
Nearest technical college66 mi
High school graduates93%
College graduates32.7%

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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