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Grand Island, New York

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At a glance

21,488
Population
$327,000
Median home value (all homes)
8% above U.S. median
$1,199/mo
Median rent
11% below U.S. median
$115,991
Median household income
48% above U.S. median
18.9 min
Average commute
92.9%
Homes with broadband
3.5%
Unemployment

Cost of living (Clay Affordability Index)

CAI 110 — 10% above the national average. how it's computed

Housing25% above
Goods & services2% below
Utilities6% below
Taxes49% above
Insurance11% above
Commute cost28% 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 college8 mi
Nearest community college9 mi
Nearest technical college5 mi
High school graduates95.9%
College graduates46.5%

Doing business here

Economic development contacts, most local first:

city Grand Island Economic Development
The mission of this board is to pro-actively develop Grand Island's business community. It is charged with helping existing businesses survive and prosper, identifying and attracting new businesses that are compatible with our environment, and working with economic development opportunities as they occur.
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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