HomeNew York › Harrietstown

Harrietstown, New York

town · Franklin County

At a glance

5,222
Population
$209,000
Median home value (all homes)
31% below U.S. median
$180,341
Typical market value
Zillow, county-wide, 2026-07
$847/mo
Median rent
37% below U.S. median
$66,460
Median household income
15% below U.S. median
14.5 min
Average commute
85.4%
Homes with broadband
2.5%
Unemployment

Cost of living (Clay Affordability Index)

CAI 99 — 1% below the national average. how it's computed

Housing13% below
Goods & services2% below
Utilities9% 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

Nearest 4-year college10 mi
Nearest community college4 mi
Nearest technical college43 mi
High school graduates90.9%
College graduates43.4%

Doing business here

Economic development contacts, most local first:

county Franklin County
The Franklin County Government Office of Economic Development & Tourism provides financial assistance to tourism-related businesses and organizations through the county’s destination management grant programs. The grant programs provide financial support to undertake promotional tactics, development of new or enhanced tourism experiences, and event sponsorship.
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

Similar towns nearby

Saranac Lake, NY 3 mi · pop 4,965 · $200k
St. Armand, NY 9 mi · pop 1,555 · $241k
Lake Placid, NY 10 mi · pop 2,306 · $400k
Santa Clara, NY 11 mi · pop 511 · $389k
North Elba, NY 12 mi · pop 7,540 · $432k