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Elba, New York

village · Genesee County

At a glance

485
Population
$143,300
Median home value (all homes)
53% below U.S. median
$207,791
Typical market value
Zillow, 2026-07
$763/mo
Median rent
43% below U.S. median
$65,625
Median household income
16% below U.S. median
18.9 min
Average commute
88.1%
Homes with broadband
1.32%
Locations with fiber available
2.2%
Unemployment

Cost of living (Clay Affordability Index)

CAI 93 — 7% below the national average. how it's computed

Housing35% below
Goods & services2% below
Utilities12% below
Taxes49% above
Insurance11% above
Commute cost28% 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 college15 mi
Nearest community college5 mi
Nearest technical college4 mi
High school graduates94.8%
College graduates19.3%

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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