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Friendship, New York

CDP · Allegany County

At a glance

712
Population
$71,600
Median home value (all homes)
76% below U.S. median
$117,222
Typical market value
Zillow, 2026-07
$973/mo
Median rent
28% below U.S. median
$35,417
Median household income
55% below U.S. median
22.4 min
Average commute
76%
Homes with broadband
21.83%
Locations with fiber available
10.7%
Unemployment

Cost of living (Clay Affordability Index)

CAI 87 — 13% below the national average. how it's computed

Housing59% below
Goods & services2% below
Utilities4% above
Taxes49% above
Insurance11% above
Commute cost15% 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 college55 mi
Nearest technical college16 mi
High school graduates84.1%
College graduates9.3%

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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