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Guilderland, New York

town · Albany County

At a glance

37,260
Population
$357,400
Median home value (all homes)
18% above U.S. median
$376,480
Typical market value
Zillow, county-wide, 2026-07
$1,564/mo
Median rent
16% above U.S. median
$112,273
Median household income
43% above U.S. median
21.4 min
Average commute
93.4%
Homes with broadband
3.2%
Unemployment

Cost of living (Clay Affordability Index)

CAI 115 — 15% above the national average. how it's computed

Housing35% above
Goods & services1% below
Utilities22% above
Taxes49% above
Insurance11% above
Commute cost19% 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 college3 mi
Nearest community college7 mi
Nearest technical college5 mi
High school graduates96.3%
College graduates57.5%

Doing business here

Economic development contacts, most local first:

city Guilderland Industrial Development
Assists in the enhancement and diversity of the economy of the Town of Guilderland by supporting projects in the Town that create and/or retain jobs and/or promote private sector investment using the Agency's statutory powers under the laws of New York.
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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