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Green Island, New York

village · Albany County

At a glance

2,970
Population
$138,300
Median home value (all homes)
54% below U.S. median
$376,480
Typical market value
Zillow, county-wide, 2026-07
$1,084/mo
Median rent
20% below U.S. median
$59,406
Median household income
24% below U.S. median
23.3 min
Average commute
85.8%
Homes with broadband
5.01%
Locations with fiber available
10.4%
Unemployment

Cost of living (Clay Affordability Index)

CAI 92 — 8% below the national average. how it's computed

Housing37% below
Goods & services1% below
Utilities29% below
Taxes49% above
Insurance11% above
Commute cost11% 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 college1 mi
Nearest community college1 mi
Nearest technical college5 mi
High school graduates90.8%
College graduates26.5%

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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