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Ghent, New York

CDP · Columbia County

At a glance

517
Population
$318,500
Median home value (all homes)
5% above U.S. median
$558,829
Typical market value
Zillow, 2026-07
$138,446
Median household income
76% above U.S. median
39.6 min
Average commute
100%
Homes with broadband
81.52%
Locations with fiber available
0%
Unemployment

Cost of living (Clay Affordability Index)

CAI 112 — 12% above the national average. how it's computed

Housing23% above
Goods & services2% below
Utilities21% above
Taxes49% above
Insurance11% above
Commute cost51% above
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 college13 mi
Nearest technical college10 mi
High school graduates96.7%
College graduates40.3%

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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