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Fort Plain, New York

village · Montgomery County

At a glance

2,290
Population
$80,900
Median home value (all homes)
73% below U.S. median
$180,161
Typical market value
Zillow, 2026-07
$709/mo
Median rent
47% below U.S. median
$34,738
Median household income
56% below U.S. median
24.8 min
Average commute
82.2%
Homes with broadband
73.37%
Locations with fiber available
2%
Unemployment

Cost of living (Clay Affordability Index)

CAI 89 — 11% below the national average. how it's computed

Housing56% below
Goods & services2% below
Utilities27% above
Taxes49% above
Insurance11% above
Commute cost6% 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 college19 mi
Nearest community college17 mi
Nearest technical college21 mi
High school graduates86.5%
College graduates20.9%

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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