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Gouverneur, New York

village · St. Lawrence County

At a glance

3,615
Population
$107,200
Median home value (all homes)
65% below U.S. median
$140,008
Typical market value
Zillow, 2026-07
$872/mo
Median rent
35% below U.S. median
$35,752
Median household income
54% below U.S. median
22.3 min
Average commute
79.3%
Homes with broadband
22.32%
Locations with fiber available
12%
Unemployment

Cost of living (Clay Affordability Index)

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

Housing47% below
Goods & services2% below
Utilities11% 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 college23 mi
Nearest community college33 mi
Nearest technical college36 mi
High school graduates87.3%
College graduates22.2%

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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