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Ellicott, New York

town · Erie County

At a glance

8,659
Population
$120,700
Median home value (all homes)
60% below U.S. median
$301,755
Typical market value
Zillow, county-wide, 2026-07
$875/mo
Median rent
35% below U.S. median
$60,880
Median household income
22% below U.S. median
15.8 min
Average commute
94.6%
Homes with broadband
2.5%
Unemployment

Cost of living (Clay Affordability Index)

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

Housing43% below
Goods & services1% below
Utilities10% below
Taxes49% above
Insurance11% above
Commute cost40% 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 college2 mi
Nearest community college1 mi
Nearest technical college7 mi
High school graduates93.7%
College graduates27.7%

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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