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Dryden, New York

village · Tompkins County

At a glance

1,671
Population
$230,900
Median home value (all homes)
24% below U.S. median
$359,644
Typical market value
Zillow, county-wide, 2026-07
$870/mo
Median rent
35% below U.S. median
$50,435
Median household income
36% below U.S. median
21.5 min
Average commute
85.9%
Homes with broadband
82.14%
Locations with fiber available
3.7%
Unemployment

Cost of living (Clay Affordability Index)

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

Housing6% below
Goods & services1% below
Utilities19% above
Taxes49% above
Insurance11% above
Commute cost18% below
For business: New York is CBII band 4/5 · time to build band 4/5. See state page for the breakdown.

Living here

Colleges in town:
Nearest 4-year college9 mi
Nearest community college1 mi
Nearest technical college11 mi
High school graduates96.8%
College graduates47.8%

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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