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Elizabethtown, New York

CDP · Herkimer County (primary) , Essex County

At a glance

721
Population
$188,100
Median home value (all homes)
38% below U.S. median
$206,905
Typical market value
Zillow, county-wide, 2026-07
$741/mo
Median rent
45% below U.S. median
$64,583
Median household income
18% below U.S. median
14.6 min
Average commute
96.8%
Homes with broadband
42.58%
Locations with fiber available
2.4%
Unemployment

Cost of living (Clay Affordability Index)

CAI 97 — 3% below the national average. how it's computed

Housing20% below
Goods & services1% below
Utilities17% below
Taxes49% above
Insurance11% above
Commute cost44% 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 college25 mi
Nearest community college27 mi
Nearest technical college28 mi
High school graduates92.3%
College graduates31%

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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