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Harford, New York

town · Cortland County

At a glance

980
Population
$109,800
Median home value (all homes)
64% below U.S. median
$209,946
Typical market value
Zillow, county-wide, 2026-07
$1,019/mo
Median rent
24% below U.S. median
$75,905
Median household income
3% below U.S. median
25.8 min
Average commute
87.3%
Homes with broadband
3.3%
Unemployment

Cost of living (Clay Affordability Index)

CAI 91 — 9% below the national average. how it's computed

Housing46% below
Goods & services2% below
Utilities9% above
Taxes49% above
Insurance11% above
Commute cost2% 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 college11 mi
Nearest community college6 mi
Nearest technical college15 mi
High school graduates79.9%
College graduates19%

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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