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Hamilton, New York

village · Madison County

At a glance

4,370
Population
$264,200
Median home value (all homes)
13% below U.S. median
$334,574
Typical market value
Zillow, 2026-07
$1,245/mo
Median rent
8% below U.S. median
$66,750
Median household income
15% below U.S. median
14.5 min
Average commute
84.1%
Homes with broadband
3.54%
Locations with fiber available
2.4%
Unemployment

Cost of living (Clay Affordability Index)

CAI 104 — 4% above the national average. how it's computed

Housing5% above
Goods & services1% below
Utilities25% below
Taxes49% above
Insurance11% above
Commute cost45% below
For business: New York is CBII band 4/5 · time to build band 4/5. See state page for the breakdown.

Living here

Colleges in town:
Colgate University Graduate degrees
Nearest 4-year college1 mi
Nearest community college23 mi
Nearest technical college17 mi
High school graduates93.9%
College graduates59.2%

Doing business here

Economic development contacts, most local first:

city Hamilton Partnership for Community Development
The Partnership for Community Development is a nonprofit partnership between the Village of Hamilton, Town of Hamilton, and Colgate University that works to enhance sustainable economic opportunity and community vitality in Hamilton and the surrounding areas. It includes The Hub Small Business Incubator and the Hamilton Chamber of Commerce under its fiscal umbrella and supports housing, parks, trails, street design, community centers, and small business grants.
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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