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Grafton, New York

town · Rensselaer County

At a glance

1,859
Population
$216,800
Median home value (all homes)
29% below U.S. median
$332,753
Typical market value
Zillow, county-wide, 2026-07
$1,112/mo
Median rent
18% below U.S. median
$100,809
Median household income
28% above U.S. median
32.6 min
Average commute
87.8%
Homes with broadband
0.9%
Unemployment

Cost of living (Clay Affordability Index)

CAI 102 — 2% above the national average. how it's computed

Housing11% below
Goods & services1% below
Utilities13% above
Taxes49% above
Insurance11% above
Commute cost24% 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 college12 mi
Nearest community college11 mi
Nearest technical college17 mi
High school graduates94.6%
College graduates33%

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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